Spanish Royal Crown
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The Spanish royal crown, known as crown of Alfonso of Spain, is the symbol of the Spanish monarchy
and has been used in proclamation
ceremonies since the 18th century.
The last Spanish king being solemnly crowned was John I of Castile
(August 24, 1358 – October 9, 1390). After him, all Castilian and Spanish kings have taken the royal rank by proclamation and acclamation
before the Church and since the 18th century, before the Cortes Generales
, although the royal crown has been present in these ceremonies. The current King, Juan Carlos I was proclaimed King of Spain on November 22, 1975 having the following symbols displayed in front of him:
The Commemorative Crown of the funeral of Elisabeth Farnese, Queen consort of Philip V
. The crown, made of gold-plated silver and no gems, displays the seals of the founding kingdoms of Castile
and León
, with a turret and lion respectively. It was made by order of king Charles III
in Madrid.
A scepter, present of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
, to king Philip II
; made in Vienna in the 16th century.
A silver crucifix, from the collection of the Congress of Deputies.
The last time the crown was seen in public was in the state funeral at the arrival of the remains and the burial of King Alfonso XIII in 1981 in the El Escorial Royal Site
45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Madrid.
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...
and has been used in proclamation
Proclamation
A proclamation is an official declaration.-England and Wales:In English law, a proclamation is a formal announcement , made under the great seal, of some matter which the King in Council or Queen in Council desires to make known to his or her subjects: e.g., the declaration of war, or state of...
ceremonies since the 18th century.
The last Spanish king being solemnly crowned was John I of Castile
John I of Castile
John I was the king of Crown of Castile, was the son of Henry II and of his wife Juana Manuel of Castile, daughter of Juan Manuel, Prince of Villena, head of a younger branch of the royal house of Castile...
(August 24, 1358 – October 9, 1390). After him, all Castilian and Spanish kings have taken the royal rank by proclamation and acclamation
Acclamation
An acclamation, in its most common sense, is a form of election that does not use a ballot. "Acclamation" or "acclamatio" can also signify a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval in certain social contexts in ancient Rome.-Voting:...
before the Church and since the 18th century, before the Cortes Generales
Cortes
Cortes is surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin. Cortes or Cortés may also refer to:-Institutions:* The Cortes , the national legislative assembly of Spain...
, although the royal crown has been present in these ceremonies. The current King, Juan Carlos I was proclaimed King of Spain on November 22, 1975 having the following symbols displayed in front of him:
The Commemorative Crown of the funeral of Elisabeth Farnese, Queen consort of Philip V
Philip V of Spain
Philip V was King of Spain from 15 November 1700 to 15 January 1724, when he abdicated in favor of his son Louis, and from 6 September 1724, when he assumed the throne again upon his son's death, to his death.Before his reign, Philip occupied an exalted place in the royal family of France as a...
. The crown, made of gold-plated silver and no gems, displays the seals of the founding kingdoms of Castile
Kingdom of Castile
Kingdom of Castile was one of the medieval kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. It emerged as a political autonomous entity in the 9th century. It was called County of Castile and was held in vassalage from the Kingdom of León. Its name comes from the host of castles constructed in the region...
and León
Kingdom of León
The Kingdom of León was an independent kingdom situated in the northwest region of the Iberian Peninsula. It was founded in AD 910 when the Christian princes of Asturias along the northern coast of the peninsula shifted their capital from Oviedo to the city of León...
, with a turret and lion respectively. It was made by order of king Charles III
Charles III of Spain
Charles III was the King of Spain and the Spanish Indies from 1759 to 1788. He was the eldest son of Philip V of Spain and his second wife, the Princess Elisabeth Farnese...
in Madrid.
A scepter, present of Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Rudolf II was Holy Roman Emperor , King of Hungary and Croatia , King of Bohemia and Archduke of Austria...
, to king Philip II
Philip II of Spain
Philip II was King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland. He was lord of the Seventeen Provinces from 1556 until 1581, holding various titles for the individual territories such as duke or count....
; made in Vienna in the 16th century.
A silver crucifix, from the collection of the Congress of Deputies.
The last time the crown was seen in public was in the state funeral at the arrival of the remains and the burial of King Alfonso XIII in 1981 in the El Escorial Royal Site
El Escorial
The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the king of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 kilometres northwest of the capital, Madrid, in Spain. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and...
45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Madrid.