‘Sniper’ who simulated assassination of Spain’s king faces jail

Gunman also had Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in his sights

Felipe ascends the Spanish throne in ‘frugal’ celebration

Europe’s newest king appears keen to learn from mistakes of elephant-hunting father

Spain prepares for Felipe VI coronation

Day of ceremonies and celebrations to attempt balance between pomp and austerity

Felipe to take Spanish throne in midst of crisis

On his accession the new king must make himself useful to the country

Spanish draft Bill to legalise royal succession approved

Elevation of Prince Felipe to throne expected later this month

Passing on the crown in Spain

Spain’s Juan Carlos to abdicate after 40 years on throne

Challenge for successor Prince Felipe is to restore credibility of monarchy

Higgins pays tribute to Spanish king ahead of departure

King Juan Carlos had ‘succeeded in uniting the Spanish behind democratic principles’

What next for the beleaguered Spanish royals after princess Cristina corruption case?

Support for the monarchy is waning with each new scandal

Trio of cities in final push to win 2020 Olympic Games

Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo make last pleas ahead of this evening’s committee vote

Pilgrim city contemplates economic wreckage in wake of train disaster

Tragedy that struck at heart of Galicia is compounded by damage to local economy

Court case adds to woes of Spanish royal family

Growing belief King Juan Carlos has lost touch with his subjects