King Felipe VI Commemorates 1200th Anniversary of Spain's First Municipal Charter

King Felipe VI of Spain traveled to the small town of Brañosera in Palencia, Spain, to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the Fuero de Brañosera. This charter, granted in 824 AD, is considered the first municipal charter in Spain. During a speech, the King remarked, “We have come to understand, as Claudio Rodríguez said, ‘what feat vibrates in the light’ of this landscape.” He further emphasized the importance of understanding this historical event to explain Spain's present and future. The event underscores the enduring legacy of local governance and the importance of historical preservation in shaping national identity. The celebration showcased the rich history of Brañosera and the significance of the Fuero in the development of Spanish law and local autonomy.