Head of State
- The Monarchy of Spain holds the constitutional head of state, which has no executive role, other than appointing officials, requiring reports of official activities and representing Spain at formal and ceremonial occasions. The king is also the commander in chief of the Spanish Armed Forces in which capacity he suppressed the 23-F Spanish coup d'état attempt in February 1981.
- The King Juan Carlos I has held this position since 22 November 1975. This is a hereditary post, and the 1978 Constitution of Spain is open to both male and female heirs, daughters of a monarch however can inherit only if the monarch has no sons. A proposal to change the constitution to give equal rights to males and females to inherit the throne has not been decided on yet.
- The Heir apparent is Prince Felipe, Prince of Asturias, and some duties of state have been devolved to him.
- The Military Chief of Staff (Jefe de Estado mayor) is Air Force General José Julio Rodríguez Fernández.
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