The Princess of Asturias marked her 18th birthday by swearing an oath in front of the Spanish parliament. This is required by the Spanish Constitution.
The Princess arrived with her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, and her sister, Infanta Sofía.
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After the opening of the session, everyone stood up as the Princess took the oath. She said, “I swear to faithfully carry out my duties, to keep and ensure that the Constitution and the laws are kept, to respect the rights of citizens and the Autonomous Communities, as well as loyalty to the King.”
Immediately afterwards, the president of the Congress of Deputies said, “The Cortes Generales have just received the oath that Your Highness has taken, in compliance with the Constitution, as heir to the Crown. Ladies and gentlemen. Long live the Constitution! Long live the King! Long live Spain!”
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© Casa de S.M. el Rey
© Casa de S.M. el Rey
© Casa de S.M. el Rey
Later, the Princess received the collar of the Order of Charles III from her father. The Princess also gave a short speech in which she said, “On turning 18 today and reaching the age of majority, I have taken the oath provided for in our Constitution. I have sworn to faithfully carry out my duties, to keep and ensure that the Constitution and the laws are kept, to respect the rights of citizens and the autonomous communities, as well as fidelity to the King.”
“From today, I owe myself to all Spaniards, whom I will serve at all times with respect and loyalty. There is no greater pride. On this very important day – which I will always remember with emotion – I ask you to trust me, as I have put all my trust in our future, in the future of Spain.”
“I have solemnly, formally and publicly committed myself to our democratic principles and our constitutional values, which I fully assume. And I have assumed a great responsibility towards Spain before the Cortes Generales, which I hope to reciprocate with the greatest dignity and with the best example.”
“I have also sworn an oath of fidelity to the King. Not only to his person but also to what the Crown symbolizes and represents: the unity and permanence of Spain. I remember very well what my father, the King, told me when he awarded me the Golden Fleece: ‘You will be permanently guided by the Constitution, complying with it and observing it, you will serve Spain with humility and aware of your institutional position.’ These are words that I will keep in mind at all times.”
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