Another Spanish employment problem. (skepticism about Prince Felipe and his succession of the throne from his father King Juan Carlos)(Brief Article)

From: The Economist (US) | Date: August 9, 1997 | Copyright information

ONE of King Juan Carlos's two daughters has already married a commoner. The other is about to follow suit. So the pressure is growing on Prince Felipe, the 29-year-old heir to Spain's throne, to find a wife, produce an heir, and do his bit to keep the monarchy going.

Not that it is creaking. Juan Carlos has done well. A youthful 59, he could reign for many more years. His racy, common touch has been a successful complement to Queen Sofia's sensitive intelligence. Most Spaniards, even on the left, are grateful to him for helping to entrench democracy in the edgy years after General ...

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