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| Juan Carlos signing his abdication |
The seventy-six year old king cited his health problems as the reason for the move.
His son, Crown Prince Felipe, forty-five, had been taking over more duties, as his father's health declined.
Felipe's coronation as king has yet to be scheduled, but will likely occur within the week.
Many Spaniards took the opportunity to call for the end to the almost entirely ceremonial monarchy.
