Politicians and citizens came together on Monday in commemoration of the man regarded as modern Spain’s founding father, former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez. .<br /><br />Three surviving ex-premiers were in attendance as Suarez’s coffin was received in Congress by state authorities. <br /><br />King Juan Carlos and his wife were also present.<br /><br />Adolfo Suarez died on Sunday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.<br /><br />Family members mixed with some of Spain’s leading political figures to pay tribute. <br /><br />With opinion polls rating him as the country’s most respected politician, members of the public were also keen to acknowledge his passing.<br /><br />Suarez is credited with steering Spain through to democracy and building bridges between disparate political factions following the end of fascism under dictator General Franco in 1975. <br /><br />Thousands queued outside Congress as Spain began three days of official mourning to mark his death.
