 Promotions in 2009 were lieutenant colonel in the Army, frigate captain in the Navy, and lieutenant colonel in the Air Force.Since 19 June 2014, after his ascension to the throne, he acquired the rank of "Capitán General" (Commander-in-chief) of all the Spanish armies (Land, Navy and Air Force).Felipe undertook his constitutional duties assiduously as heir to the throne, hosting many official events in Spain and participating in all events of different sectors and aspects of Spanish public life as required.