- will be replaced by Crown Prince Felipe
PM Rajoy announces the abdication and says the King believes the time is right for change
- new constitutional amendment to be proposed to allow abdication
I wonder if our dear Queen Liz has similar thoughts of stepping down. Unlikely methinks.
Update:
- royal palace sources say he decided in January but delayed until now because of the European elections
- decision to abdicate is a political one , not health reasons
