Photos: Spain crowns a new king

King Felipe VI waves as the royal family arrives at parliament in Madrid. With the king are Queen Letizia and princesses Leonor, bottom left, and Sofia. At far left is Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. (Andres Kudacki / Associated Press)

June 19, 2014 2:18 AM PT

Felipe VI was sworn in as Spain’s new king at a no-frills ceremony on June 19 followed by a parade.

Supporters of the new king show their colors in Madrid. (Christopher Furlong / Getty Images)

Wellwishers gather at the Royal Palace in Madrid. (Christopher Furlong / Getty Images)

King Juan Carlos and Crown Prince Felipe talk at the Royal Palace in Madrid during enactment of a law bringing about Juan Carlos’ abdication. (Gerard Julien / AFP/ Getty Images)

Wellwishers gather at the Royal Palace in Madrid before the new king’s official swearing-in ceremony. (Christopher Furlong / Getty Images)

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Crown Princess of Asturias Leonor ride in a motorcade to the Spanish parliament building. (Rafa Rivas / AFP/Getty Images)

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Crown Princess of Asturias Leonor ride in a motorcade from the Zarzuela Palace to the Spanish parliament building. (Cesar Manso / AFP/ Getty Images)

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Photos: Spain crowns a new king

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