JUAN CARLOS I of Spain (1938). King of Spain
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JUAN CARLOS I of Spain (1938). King of Spain
JUAN CARLOS I of Spain (1938). King of Spain from 1975. The Cortes Generales proclaimed Juan Carlos King of Spain. 22/11/1975
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This historic photograph captures the moment on November 22, 1975, when Juan Carlos I was proclaimed as the new King of Spain by the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament. The transition from the Franco dictatorship to democracy was underway, and Juan Carlos, a popular figure and a symbol of modernization, was seen as the right man to lead Spain into a new era. In the image, Juan Carlos, dressed in the traditional Spanish uniform of the House of Bourbon, is seen taking the oath of allegiance to the Spanish Constitution, swearing to uphold the principles of democracy and the rule of law. The Queen Sophia of Greece, who was present as the representative of the European monarchies, is seen in the background, wearing a regal gown and a crown. The microphone before Juan Carlos symbolizes the importance of communication and transparency in the new democratic Spain. The bruise on Juan Carlos's left hand is a reminder of the physical violence that had marked the end of the Franco regime and the beginning of the transition. The photograph, taken in a horizontal format, is in color and captures the solemnity and significance of the moment. It is a testament to the historical transformation that Spain underwent in the late 1970s and the beginning of a new democratic era.
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