After hearing the announcement of the abdication of His Majesty King Juan Carlos I, the City of Eagle, through the local chief executive, Bartolome Hernandez, wanted to "publicly express the appreciation and gratitude of this institution to the monarch, by the defense of our country and the interests of the Spanish during the last 39 years. "
Hernandez stressed the great role played by Don Juan Carlos, both in transition and democracy, while also highlighting its ability to serve as a meeting point to enable coexistence among all citizens.
Eagles Mayor he was "absolutely convinced that his son, the Prince of Asturias, is ready to take the crown, one guaranteed to have a person who will know to live up to the needs of Spain".
Source: Ayuntamiento de Águilas