The Spanish Monarchy (Monarqua Espaola), constitutionally referred to as The Crown

(la Corona) and commonly referred to as the Monarchy of Spain (Monarqua de Espaa)
or Hispanic Monarchy (Monarqua Hispnica),[1] is a constitutional institution and a
historic office of Spain.[2] The monarchy comprises the reigning monarch, his or her family,
and the royal household organization which supports and facilitates the monarch in the
exercise of his royal duties and prerogatives.[3][4][5] The Spanish monarchy is represented by
King Felipe VI, his wife Queen Letizia, and their daughters Leonor, Princess of Asturias,
and Infanta Sofia.[6]
Opinion polls routinely reveal that the monarchy remains popular by a wide majority of
citizens in contemporary Spain,[7] with as many as 75% of Spanish citizens ranking the
monarchy above any other public institution in the country.[8] During the 2014 succession
of Felipe VI as king, opinions revealed that 72% of Spanish citizens believed the monarchy
was an important factor for political stability in Spain.[9] Nevertheless, public support for
the institution itself eroded or became indifferent in the wake of scandals emerging since
2008,[10] prompting the transition of the monarchy from Juan Carlos to the assiduous Felipe
VI.[11] Yet, only 37% of Spanish support restoring a republican form of government for
Spain.[11]
In 2010, the budget for the Spanish monarchy was 7.4 million euros, one of the lowest
public expenditures for the institution of monarchy in Europe.[12][13]