King Felipe VI of Spain has achieved an outstanding distinction that draws attention not only for his role as monarch but also for his impressive stature.
Right now, the king is experiencing great moments after celebrating his tenth anniversary as king, and a few days ago, his daughter, Princess Leonor, left for a 6-month-long trip, the most important as part of her training to be queen, as reviewed here on RoyalFamily.news.
In addition, he is receiving a lot of positive feedback from the people, as he has remarkable popularity among the Spanish population.
But that is not all. The king has made his entry into the Guinness Book of Records, but, curiously, it is not for any political or administrative feat, but for a more… genetic one.
What is King Felipe’s record?
According to Spanish media reports, Felipe VI holds the title of the world’s tallest monarch, with his impressive 6.46 feet (1.97 meters).
This height puts him above other kings of his generation, although he is not alone in his great height.
For example, Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein follows closely behind with his 6.33 feet (1.93 meters), while King Philip of Belgium and Prince William of Wales share third place with 6.23 feet (1.90 meters). William is not yet king, though.
Although Felipe VI is, so far, the tallest king, Prince Christian of Denmark, the eldest son of the Danish kings, has already surpassed him.
At just 19 years old, he is 6.50 feet (1.98 meters) tall. Although he is not expected to grow any taller, he is sure to be one of the tallest of his generation when his time comes to assume the throne.
King Felipe’s height has always been a topic of conversation.
It runs in his blood, as both he and his sisters, Infantas Elena and Cristina, shared that trait, as did his parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, who also stand out in height, exceeding the Spanish average.
And not only that, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia also seem to have inherited this remarkable feature, as they are taller than their mother, Queen Letizia. In fact, among the sisters, Infanta Sofia takes the crown for height.
So, in a world where royalty is often synonymous with traditions, King Felipe VI stands out not only for his leadership role but also for being a remarkable ambassador of height. Now that’s record-holding in style.