History in the making

The ceremony which will see Juan Carlos I approve the law which confirms his abdication takes place in less than an hour.  Once signed, the law means that at the stroke of midnight the king who has ruled Spain for 39 years will be replaced by his son who from that moment becomes Felipe VI.  Kingship is an ancient rite and the handover of power has happened in many ways throughout time.  This 21st century abdication will be broadcast live on Spanish TV and on the Spanish Royals You Tube channel.  A whole nation will be able to watch as this very modern king carries out a very old ceremony.  History in the making.