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Spain's Ex‑King Juan Carlos Stuck in Abu Dhabi as Middle East Crisis Sparks Hollywood Outcry

Spain's former monarch, Juan Carlos I, finds himself unable to leave Abu Dhabi due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the broader impact of the crisis.

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Spain releases secret 1981 coup documents after 45 years

Spain has published 153 declassified documents on the 1981 23-F coup, revealing orders to shoot to kill and King Juan Carlos I’s role in stopping it.

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My travels with Pope Francis: European Book Prize winner Javier Cercas talks faith, facts and lies

Javier Cercas won the 2025 European Book Prize with 'God's madman at the end of the world', a novel about one of Pope Francis' last trips before his death. In a wide-ranging interview, the acclaimed writer tells Euronews about life in the Vatican, Spain's military coup and fighting fake news.

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Regrets and reconciliation: Spain's emeritus King Juan Carlos shares respect for Franco in memoir

In his memoirs, Spain's former king Juan Carlos I reviews half a century of history: his role in the country's transition to democracy, the strained relationship with his family - including his son Felipe VI - and the "mistake" he made by accepting millions of euros from Saudi Arabia.

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20 People Who Were Part Of Royalty But Decided To Part Ways With Their Duties

These 20 royals said “no thanks” to tradition.

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Publish and be damned: Spain's former king Juan Carlos to release 'uncompromising' autobiography

Former monarch Juan Carlos I will publish "Reconciliation", his memoirs at the end of the year. The book will explore his controversial private life, his role in Spain's democracy and reflections from his exile in Abu Dhabi. He's now revealing all he says because his 'story' is being stolen.

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Internet Can’t Get Over How Spanish Princess Sofía “Was The First” To Move Towards Prince George

Prince George and Infanta Sofía of Spain had an adorable encounter as they met during the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain. The post Internet Can’t Get Over How Spanish Princess Sofía “Was The First” To Move Towards Prince George first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ex-lover of Spain's former king loses $153 million harassment lawsuit in London court

Former Spanish King Juan Carlos I has won his London court battle with an ex-lover who sought $153 million in damages for allegedly being harassed and spied after their breakup

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Spain's Juan Carlos I offers cautionary tale for Charles III

A playboy past that was once brushed under the carpet, a popular son whose telegenic family threatens to eclipse his own star, and endless leaks about his private life: Spain’s Juan Carlos I can empathize with the lot of Britain’s Charles III

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Macron dinner for Vargas Llosa and controversial Spanish former king

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Friday have dinner with Spain's exiled former king Juan Carlos I and Peruvian Nobel winner Mario Vargas Llosa. The literature laureate joined the élite French Academy on 9 February.

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Spain scraps 33 titles handed out by dictator Franco to family and aides

Spain abolished 33 aristocratic titles handed out by dictator Francisco Franco and his successor to loyal lieutenants and family on Friday as a new "Democratic Memory" law took effect.

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Why has Spain sent two kings to the Queen’s funeral?

As a cousin of the Queen, the Royal Family extended the exiled king an invitation

Evening Standard

Judges let former Spanish king appeal after he loses court battle with ex-lover

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, a Danish businesswoman, has taken legal action against Juan Carlos I, saying he caused her ‘great mental pain’.

The Independent UK

Former Spanish king wants appeal judges to consider fight with ex-lover

Juan Carlos says he is ‘entitled to immunity’ – but a High Court judge ruled that Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn’s claim could go ahead in England.

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Spain's former king mulls 2nd visit amid swirling debate

Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos I, is planning to visit Spain again in June

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Spain's king unveils assets amid push for more transparency

The Spanish government has passed a decree aimed at boosting the transparency in a monarchy still reeling from scandals involving King Felipe VI’s father, former King Juan Carlos I

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Former king of Spain wants to appeal after losing High Court fight with ex-lover

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, a Danish businesswoman, claims Juan Carlos I spied on and harassed her – allegations he denies.

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UK court OKs harassment claim against Spain's former king

A British court has ruled that royal immunity laws do not protect Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos I, in a lawsuit for alleged harassment filed by his ex-lover

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Spain: Prosecutors shelve fraud probes haunting former king

Spanish prosecutors are shelving two investigations into alleged financial wrongdoing in Juan Carlos I’s business dealings that prompted the former monarch to move from Spain to Abu Dhabi

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