King Felipe VI of Spain: Honorary doctorate from University of Naples

A special day for King Felipe VI. of Spain (56): In the magnificent Teatro San Carlo in Naples, the monarch was awarded an honorary doctorate in social sciences and statistics on Thursday afternoon. The award from the renowned Federico II University marks a historic moment.

“We have realized a dream”, “It is the first time in the history of Federico II that we award an honorary academic degree to a non-Italian head of state.” According to Lorito, the reasons for this special honor are obvious: “Spain is a very important country with a high level of civilization, and the role of the head of state is closely linked to the stability of the country.”

Felipe VI exchanged for the award. his elegant dark suit without further ado for the traditional academic robe. Wearing a gown and mortarboard, he accepted the award and then gave his Lectio Magistralis, in which he thanked the institution. The ceremony was part of the university’s 800th anniversary celebrations.

Of course, his wife Letizia (52) followed the ceremony at the Spanish king’s side. The Queen chose a diamond-encrusted ensemble for the special occasion, teamed with a simple white blouse. With her elegant appearance, she underlined the importance of the day.

The honorary doctorate for Felipe VI. not only strengthens academic relations between Italy and Spain, but also honors the centuries-old connection between the two countries. The Spanish king joins an illustrious list of honorary doctorates from the University of Federico II, which is one of the oldest state universities in the world. Among others, Apple CEO Tim Cook (64) and the Italian filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino (54) have already been recognized by the university with an honorary doctorate.