Is Spain a Kingdom?

The official name of Spain is Spain, and so it is said in the Constitution. The Kingdom of Spain is often used in diplomatic circles but is not official. Spain is a kingdom, a parliamentary monarchy, is the kingdom of Spain, but not Kingdom of Spain.

The name "Kingdom of Spain" (Reino de España) was the official name many years ago. Spain ISN´T a Kingdom. It's a parliamentary monarchy (Monarquía Parlamentaria).

However, in the driving license you can read in bold letters "REINO DE ESPAÑA".

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