Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy in Congress

Published on January 06, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Official photograph of the commemorative event in Congress showing the Royal Family, political authorities, and historical figures gathered in the Constitutional Hall during the speech of King Felipe VI

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Monarchical Restoration in Congress

The Congress of Deputies dresses in formal attire to celebrate a historic event marking five decades of the parliamentary monarchical system in Spain, bringing together the highest institutional figures and representatives of the democratic transition 👑

Institutional Event with Royal Presence

The Constitutional Hall hosts a ceremony full of symbolism, highlighted by the attendance of His Majesty the King alongside Queen Sofía, as well as former presidents such as Felipe González and the framers of the constitution Miquel Roca and Miguel Herrero y Rodríguez de Miñón, all of them distinguished with the highest decoration of the Kingdom

Prominent Figures of the Event:
  • The entire Royal Family presiding over the commemorative event
  • Current political authorities and former heads of state
  • The surviving framers of the Constitution with their respective Golden Fleeces
"Today's democratic Spain is the fruit of the collective effort of institutions and society" - Speech of His Majesty the King

Reflections on the Role of the Crown

The royal speech emphasizes the unwavering commitment of the Monarchical Institution to democratic values, underlining how plural dialogue and citizen participation have been essential in consolidating the constitutional system 🗣️

Central Elements of the Academic Colloquium:
  • Analysis of the monarchical role during the Transition process
  • Interventions by experts in Ethics, History, and Constitutional Law
  • Active listening session by members of the Royal Household

Symbolism and Institutional Coexistence

The event culminates with an official photograph that captures the spirit of national unity, while attendees share moments of political cordiality that reinforce the foundations of democratic coexistence, in an atmosphere where even the historical portraits seem to relive the foundational moments of the current system 🤝