Felipe VI has been officially sworn in as the new king of Spain at the country's parliament.
His accession to the throne follows the abdication of his father Juan Carlos.
The retiring monarch handed over to his son at midnight, in the first royal transition in the country since the introduction of democracy with the death of dictator General Franco in 1975.
Felipe VI was formally being sworn in at a low-key ceremony in parliament on Thursday, without the usual pomp and ceremony associated with a royal coronation, in recognition of the hardship still being endured by many Spaniards.
Felipe VI with his wife, Queen Letizia, and their children The 46-year-old was wearing military uniform with a sash, and took an oath of loyalty to Spain's constitution before giving an address.
"I swear to carry out my duties faithfully, to conserve and ensure the conservation of the Constitution and the law and to respect the rights of the citizens and regions," said the 46-year-old king.
He will later be driven through the streets of central Madrid with his wife, Queen Letizia, a former journalist, along a route decorated with red and yellow flowers - the colours of Spain's flag - before hosting an afternoon reception at the Royal Palace with 2,000 guests from all walks of society.
Felipe's mother, Sofia, during the swearing-in ceremony His father did not attend the swearing in ceremony so as not to distract attention from the new monarch, according to the palace.
Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia, however, will greet crowds from a balcony at the Royal Palace alongside the new royal couple.
Monarchists hope Felipe becoming king will be will bring in a new era for the troubled royal household.
He has remained untouched by a royal corruption scandal, in which his brother-in-law is charged with embezzling millions of euros of public funds in a case that shocked the public.
The outgoing king lost favour after going on an elephant hunting trip The outgoing king, credited with helping the country's transition to democracy, also lost favour after going on a secret elephant hunting trip at the height of Spain's recession.
Although polls show the decision to hand over to Felipe has boosted the popularity of the royals, nearly two thirds now also support the idea of a referendum on whether Spain should continue to be a constitutional monarchy.
Security forces are taking no chances and police have carried out house-to-house searches along the route King Felipe will be driven, with 7,000 police and 120 snipers out on the streets.
A Republican rally has been refused authorisation by the Madrid authorities.
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