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Prince Felipe: Spain's next king speaks of unity

Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia appear for the first time since the announcement of King Juan Carlos of Spain's abdicationThis was Prince Felipe's first public speech since his father's abdication announcement
Spain's king-in-waiting, Prince Felipe, has said he wants to promote his country as "united and diverse'' when he takes the throne.

In his first public remarks since his father, King Juan Carlos, decided to abdicate, 46-year-old Prince Felipe said he would dedicate all his strength "to continuing to serve Spaniards".

Parliament still needs to officially approve the crown prince's succession.

But he could become King Felipe VI as early as 18 June.

He will inherit the throne at a time when Spain is struggling with high unemployment and growing demands for Catalonian independence.

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