crisiñaki
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Nonsense!!Absolute nonsense,you guys do have an uncanny sense for sensation.Some Catalans burning pictures.So what?Nothing against Catalans tho,I've lived happily among them for quite some time,but some take their sense/nonsense on "nationalism" too far indeed,they only ridicule themselves and,I say it again,have soo totally forgotten where they've come from and who is at the very center of the freedom they now enjoy and hold,and mis-use/abuse.
And forget it,I will not take this back.Nunca.The Catalans behave more and more like a spoilt rotten selfish lot,nothing more.Que"ll rísée,este broma de Espana.
There are things that are not new, there are things that go this way 30 years and even many more.
At this moment, great part of this noise they have its origin and purpose in political questions, because in a few months there are elections. As consequence of 11M and the elections that took place a few days later, a certain break took was produced between both principal political groups of the country, which always they had supported a certain consensus in principal questions.
This circumstance produced that the minority groups, many nationalists and independence, were acquiring more power. The electoral Spanish system favors to these minority groups, and for them often they turn into obliged associates in order that the big groups could govern. In case of the current government of Zapatero, this happened with a group independence and Catalan republican who is ERC. With more power, and certain control on the government, they have done what they have wanted. They have taken advantage of this gap that exists estre both big groups that represent the majority of the Spanish, to extract benefits. These groups look for the clash and the confrontation, because of it they extract a political benefit.
It is very doubtful that to these communities want the independence completes, and more in an Europe that joins. What I believe that many Spanish think, is that they tense the rope to obtain all the political possible power, but without managing to break it.
Spain goes 30 years of democracy living with the Basque problem where there is a terrorist group that murders, kidnaps, extracts... and the things have changed little.
But though it does not look like, even in the politics, the Spanish we are 35 more millions, to part of Basques and Catalans (though there are Basques and Catalans not nationalistic ), and of this like they do not protest, since they do not demand, since they do not tense the rope ... it seems that nobody remembers. And in these 35 millions there are persons of different ideology, but where the majority they prefer that there exists a general, good and equal consensus for all and that the problems that really are important to the citizens be resolved.
desculpe,but not "30 years and more",30 years and more saw Franco's rule,no-one,in or from Spain,could even utter a word in this direction without the whiplash.Spain has come a long way since,to a very high degree thanks to HM.But los stupidos seem to forget sooo easily,untill disaster strikes again one day,meanwhile they act like chicken loosing their head.
fanprincipesasturi said:felipe VI or elena I????????????
La Monarquia
It has been more than a year since the, then, heir to the Crown married journalist. For more then a year there was a breach of centuries ofl custom.
The prince and heir should have abdicated before the wedding for violating the "old laws, which prevent those who marry a 'non equal' people, that is, who practice a morgantical marriage.
Carlos III ordered the Pragmatical Sanction which, among many other things, forbade the Kings and Infantes marry people of lower status. Ferdinand VII modified some parts but left intact the paragraphs referring to the marriage topic.
Even the Constitution of 1876 (in force until 1923) states in Article 56: "[…] Neither the King nor the immediate successor can marry those, who are by Law excluded from the line of the succession to a Crown."
From Charles III, the Pragmatical sanction has undergone changes but none concerning Royals or Grandes of Spain, and therefore it remains in force, as is our current Civil Code, which dates back to 1,888.
The constitutional experts will want to see what the Constitution of 1978 says. It does not mention the issue of marriage, but it also doesn't say that the heirs to the Crown are descendatns of the current King. Article 57.1 states: "The Crown of Spain is hereditary in the successors of HM Don Juan Carlos de Borbon, legitimate heir of the historical dynasty […]. "
It says of "successors" not "descendants" and also referrs to "historic dynasty", and thus it must comply with the laws which affected the dinasty and which must be followed by the family, I insists, even today.
Were the Pragmatical sanctions implemented recently? Of course. Recent abdications involve the uncle of the current King, Don Juan, and sons of Alfonso XIII - Don Aldonso and Don Jaime. Both wer excluded from the line of the succession because of the implementation of the 'old laws'. Both practiced morgantic marriages.
I can see onlu 3 people, who can legitimately succeed Juan Carlos:
A) Louis Alfonso de Borbon, the Duke of Cadiz and Ajou SAR
Explanation: his grandfather was forced to resign and according to the constitution of 1978, no Spaniard may be discriminated because of their sex or religion, social condition.
B) The Infanta Doña Elena
Explanation: although Marichalar was not a member of nobility, he at least belonged to the Aristocracy.
C) Don Carlos of Borbon Two Sicilies.
Explanation: his succession can be possible, if the pragmatical sanctions allow marriages not only to Princes and Princesses, but also to nobles.
If the current constitution if changed and the Pragmatic sanctions are annuled, Infanta Elena could claim rights to the Throne, as she is the eldest child.
1) Is the monarchy in crisis?
I don't think so. It is true though that there have been a number of incidents recently, which brought the Royal Family to the front pages of the newspapers, and not in positive ways. But I think this will be over soon and the normality will be recovered.
2) What trip or visit by the Royal Family has been the most interesting? Do you have any anecdotes?
One of the most interesting was the coverage of the funeral of King Hussein of Jordan, which was attended by all mimebros of the Spanish Royal Family. It was an impressive concentration of Important People in Amman. As for anecdotes .... Many. You can find some of them in my book, "Following the Footsteps of King."
3) Why is it such an important issue whether the Inganta was dicorced or not? Why nobody remembers that Monarchies have always separated, divorced, reconciles...?
The issue has become so important because such news raise the curiosity of people. Also because such kind of news help selling papers (are good for the buisness of some of the Media). But the truth is. the divorce is an ordinary fact in our days and part of our lives. Who hasn't got a divorced neighbour?
4) Is the loss of temper demonstrated by Juan Carlos a sign he must start hinking of abdication?
The loss of temper of the King must be viewed in the contest that the Venezuelan president repeatedly tried to break (interrupt) the Ibero-American Summit ever since he came to Santiago. Also, the moderator, in this case President Bachelet, draw attention to Chanez before the King, by jumping outraged after one of his comments. The rest is to be deduced by individuals, who may or may not agree with the King's actions.
5) How do you view the separation of the Dukes of Lugo? Do you know the whole truth behind it?
The separation of a couple is always a painful and sad as it involves breaking a common link. And although there will be people, who will say they know everything, I don't suppose that will be true. What really happened, that made them put an end to their union, is known only by the couple.
6) Do you think that with the latest developments, the king is in a crisis situation? How the separation of his daughter and the burning of photos in Catalona have affected Juan Carlos?
Generally, the King is an ooptimistic person, as far as I know. But the latest developments can make anyone nervous. The separation of Infanta Elena has deeply saddened him, no doubt. As for the pictures, I think you will find him more annoyed with the way the media (media policy) presented the news, rather then the fact itself.
8) How was the Royal Family affected by the unpleasant and unjustified campaign against the Princess of Asturias by some segments of the Media?
Obviously, they don't like it very much. Especially because, as you said, the campaign is biased and unjustified. And I think those, who are responsible for the campaign are those sectors of the Spanish society, who hoped that the Prince would perhaps choose one of their daughters as the future Queen of Spain.
I have quick question.....if Prince Felipe was assinated tomorrow while the King was a alive and ill lets say the Spanish Succession hasnt changed who gets the throne after the King?
Although the old laws related to the rules of succession may be viewed as outdated, they have been aimed at protecting the bloodline purity, which is fundamental to aristocracy. However, the recent generation of Crown Princes paired with a few ones from the older generation has violated these rules. The respective countries have introduced certain changes to laws, thereby accommodating the new circumstances. Given the above, the Spanish monarchy will do its best in duly addressing the issue. This will definetely entail modification of the Pragmatical Sanction.
Yes, Crown Prince Felipe has been “training” to succeed his father. At the same time, I do not think that it will take strenuous efforts to train Infanta Elena, who, I believe, is capable of becoming a fine Queen.