Queen Sofía of Spain

Sophia of Greece and Denmark (, ; born 2 November 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family and former Greek royal family who was Queen of Spain during the reign of her husband, King Juan Carlos I, from 1975 to 2014. 

 Biography 
Sophia of Greece and Denmark was born on 2 November, 1938 in Athens. Her parents were King Paul and his wife Queen Frederica. Sophia is the sister of King Constantine II and Princess Irene.

She became queen upon her husband's accession in 1975.Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Fürstliche Häuser  XV. "Spanien". C.A. Starke Verlag, 1997, pp. 20, 100-101. (German).  On 19 June 2014, Juan Carlos abdicated in favor of their son Felipe VI.

In 2023, Sophia attended the funeral of her brother, Constantine.

 Titles 
2 November 1938-14 May 1962: Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark 

14 May 1962-21 July 1969: Her Royal Highness Princess Sophia of Spain 

21 July 1969-22 November 1975: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Spain 

22 November 1975-19 June 2014: Her Majesty The Queen of Spain  

19 June 2014-present: Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain 

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Category:1938 births
Category:Living people

Category:Recipients of the Order of the Legion of Honour
Category:Grand Crosses of the Order of the Legion of Honour
Category:Recipients of the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands
Category:Dames Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands
Category:Kings and Queens consort of Spain
Category:Spanish infantes and infantas
Category:People from Athens