Line of succession to the Spanish throne facts for kids
The line of succession to the Spanish throne is a special list of people who could become the next King or Queen of Spain. It's like a family tree that shows who gets to rule next, based on certain rules. This list is important because it helps everyone know who will lead the country if the current King or Queen can no longer do so.
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How Royal Succession Works in Spain
Spanish royal succession follows a system called male-preference primogeniture. This is a fancy way of saying that the oldest child of the King or Queen is usually next in line. However, if there's a boy, he comes before his older sisters. For example, if the King had an older daughter and then a younger son, the son would be next in line before his older sister. This rule has been used for a long time in Spain.
Who's Next in Line to the Spanish Throne?
The order of who will become the next ruler is very clear. As of 2011, here are the people in line to the Spanish throne:
- Infanta Leonor of Spain, who is the daughter of King Felipe VI. She is currently the first in line.
- Infanta Sofía of Spain, who is the younger daughter of King Felipe.
- Infanta Elena of Spain, the oldest daughter of Juan Carlos I, who was the King before Felipe VI.
- Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y de Borbón, who is the son of Infanta Elena.
- Victoria Federica de Marichalar y de Borbón, who is the daughter of Infanta Elena.
- Infanta Cristina of Spain, who is the younger daughter of Juan Carlos I.
- Juan Urdangarín y de Borbón, who is the oldest son of Infanta Cristina.
- Pablo Urdangarin y de Borbón, who is the middle son of Infanta Cristina.
- Miguel Urdangarín y de Borbón, who is the youngest son of Infanta Cristina.
- Irene Urdangarín y de Borbón, who is the daughter of Infanta Cristina.
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In Spanish: Sucesión al trono de España para niños
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Throne in the Royal Palace of Madrid
