Philip VI of Spain is the current king of Spain, having ascended to the throne on June 19, 2014. He was born on January 30, 1968, in Madrid and is the son of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia. Philip VI is the first Spanish king to be born after the restoration of the monarchy in 1975. As king, Philip VI has focused on modernizing the monarchy and addressing issues such as regional independence movements, particularly in Catalonia. He has also emphasized the importance of unity and stability in Spain, working to strengthen the country's democratic institutions.