A new king for Spain
Fernando VII has been crowned as the new King of Spain.
Today, 19th of march of 1808, Fernando Vll has been crowned as the new Spanish monarch.
On the 17th, the people instigated by the supporters of Fernando, assaulted the palace and demanding the dimission of Godoy. Carlos IV was forced to renounce in favor of his son.
For the first time in the history of Spain, the king has been displaced of the throne by the machinations of his own son by the collaboration of a popular revolt.
This morning, Fernando has returned to the court, where it was acclaimed by the people of Madrid as the new monarch of Spain.