Seine Majestät König Juan Carlos I. von Spanien

1982

The text of the medal presented reads:

Juan Carlos I.
Für Einheit und Menschenwürde

Vita

1938
1938
Born in exile in Rome
Return to Spain, education in Spanish schools
1947
1947
1955-1960
1955-1960
Training at Spanish military academies
Degree in political science, economics, philosophy and history of literature
1960
1960
1969
1969
Swearing-in as Prince of Spain
Ascension to the Spanish throne after the death of Franco
1975
1975
1976
1976
Appointment of Adolfo Suárez as Prime Minister
Adoption of Spain's modern constitution
1978
1978
1981
1981
Support for the democratisation process during the coup attempt

Text of the Certificate of Honour

On Ascension Day, 20 May 1982, the International Charlemagne Prize for the year 1982 was awarded to His Majesty King Juan Carlos I in the Coronation Hall of Aachen City Hall, the former imperial palace, in recognition of his decisive work towards a Europe united with Spain and his powerful and courageous advocacy of the principles of justice and freedom that underpin the continent.