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Posted May. 21, 2007,
Happy (Belated) Anniversary to the King and Queen of Spain!
By Mickey Boardman
Happy 45th Anniversary to Mr. Mickey's favorite reigning sovereigns Juan Carlos and Sofia of Spain. They were married in Athens on May 14th, 1962 at a ceremony attended by a deluge of royals! Those of you unfamiliar with royal history might like some background information. The Spanish Monarchy was in exile during the Franco era and Juan Carlos's father Juan, Count of Barcelona didn't get along so well with the Generalisimo. Sofia was the elder daughter of King Paul of the Hellenes (that's Greece to you pedestrians) and his wife the former Federica of Hannover.
Since JC was a Catholic and Sofia was Orthodox, some finagling was needed to let the marriage even happen. The couple's titles were Prince and Princess of Spain. Eventually Franco named Juan Carlos as his successor (skipping the Count of Barcelona in the succession). Sofia is universally considered the most popular Queen Spain has ever had.
Here are a few photos from the wedding including a cute shot of them with a very young Charles, Prince of Wales.
Photos from Hola!