Game of Thrones: Spain's Future King as a Boy Racer

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Flashback to 1975, as Spain's then-prince Juan Carlos plays with his 7-year-old son Felipe.

Image: Prince Juan Carlos of Spain playing with his son Don Felipe

Prince Juan Carlos of Spain playing with his son Felipe on October 31, 1975 in the gardens of Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.AFP - Getty Images, file

June 2, 2014, 7:32 AM EDT / Updated June 2, 2014, 8:23 AM EDT

October 31, 1975: Prince Juan Carlos of Spain plays with his seven-year-old son Felipe in the gardens of Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. Juan Carlos became king less than a month later, following the death of longtime dictator Francisco Franco.

Spain's Prime Minister announced Monday that Juan Carlos is to abdicate after almost four decades as king and Crown Prince Felipe will take over the throne.

Image: King Juan Carlos abdicates — King Juan Carlos and his son Crown Prince Felipe attending a ceremony in Madrid on Spain's Armed Forces Day, June 1, 2013.KOTE RODRIGO / EPA, file

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