It's official: King Felipe VI takes over in Spain

The new king, clad in military uniform and flanked by his wife and daughters, also swore an oath before the packed parliamentary chamber.
In an address, the new king spoke of his respect for the Parliament and the nation -- as well as his own emotion at becoming the monarch of "a great nation" he loves and admires.
Felipe paid tribute to his father's "extraordinary" legacy over nearly four decades, including his leadership as the country returned to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975.
He also thanked his mother, Queen Sofia, for a lifetime of hard work and devotion to the Spanish people.
Felipe spoke of the need for a monarch to unify his country and to work with its political leaders, and vowed to carry out his duties, remain loyal to his nation and work for the interests of Spain.
"I will honor the pledge and the oath I have just taken," he said.
The head of state must set an example of honest and transparent behavior, he said, perhaps a reflection of the scandals that have beset the monarchy in recent times.
Felipe reflected on the country's recent economic woes but also spoke of the need for its people, at a time of adversity, to "look ahead to the Spain we are building together as I begin this reign."
The proclamation ceremony is a more subdued affair than a coronation, without the pomp of foreign dignitaries and elaborate ceremonies.
Stroke of pen
His father's 39-year reign had come to an end with the stroke of the pen and the stroke of midnight Wednesday.
Longtime leader Juan Carlos signed his abdication into law at the Royal Palace in Madrid, making his son the new king.
In another ceremony held to mark the transfer of power, Juan Carlos took off the red sash signifying his role as head of Spain's military, fastening it around his son's waist.
Crowds lined up outside the building waving the red and yellow Spanish flags as military bands marched in the streets of the capital, Madrid.
Juan Carlos has said Felipe, a former Olympic yachtsman, has "the maturity, the preparation and the sense of responsibility necessary" to serve as king and "to lead to a new stage of hope using his experience and the drive of a new generation."
The new king is regarded as being untouched by the accusations of corruption and excess that have plagued the royal family as many Spaniards continue to struggle to find jobs and pull themselves out of financial ruin.
At Felipe's side will be the new Queen Letizia, who before she married into the royal family worked as a TV presenter. Their elder daughter, Leonor, becomes Princess of Asturias, first in line to the throne.
Princess Cristina, the Prince's older sister, is embroiled in a tax fraud and money laundering investigation. She and her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, have denied allegations that they diverted public funds from Urdangarin's foundation for private use, CNN reported.
Spaniards have long held Juan Carlos, 76, in high regard for shepherding the country into democracy.
But his popularity took a hit in 2012 over a controversial elephant-hunting trip to Africa while the nation was mired in a deep economic crisis.
Some Spaniards have called for the monarchy to be abandoned, favoring the establishment of a republic instead.
The anti-monarchy movement has been fueled by the scandals that have hit the royal family in recent years.
The biggest task for Felipe, 46, will be to make the dealings of the royal palace more transparent. His family has a relatively austere reputation compared with other European monarchies, but there has been increasing resentment in Spain over the cost of the royal family to the public.