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Juan Carlos I (Spanish: [xwaŋˈkaɾlos]; [ note 1 ] Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias, born 5 January 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family who reigned as King of Spain from 22 November 1975 until his abdication on 19 June 2014.
Jul 24, 2023 · Juan Carlos was once a handsome young king who saved Spain from tyranny. Now disgraced and living in exile, his son Felipe dreads his potential return.
Sep 13, 2024 · Juan Carlos, king of Spain from 1975 to 2014. He acceded to the Spanish throne two days after the death of Francisco Franco. Juan Carlos was instrumental in Spain’s peaceful transition to democracy. Learn more about Juan Carlos’s life and reign in this article.
Learn about the background, timeline and reactions of the abdication of Juan Carlos I, the former King of Spain, in 2014. Find out how he decided to step down, what legal and political issues were involved, and how his son Felipe VI became the new king.
May 18, 2022 · Spain's former King Juan Carlos will return to the country this week after nearly two years in exile in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Spanish royal palace has confirmed.
Aug 19, 2020 · In early August, Spain's former King Juan Carlos left the country following allegations of financial wrongdoing. But the country's affection for its monarch began to unravel as far back as...
Jul 18, 2020 · The emergence of shocking allegations of corruption and money laundering against former Spanish King Juan Carlos have cast doubt over the very future of the monarchy, under his son King Felipe.
