Juan Carlos has fled Spain, but questions over his past will follow him | Giles Tremlett | The Guardian
The immunity once afforded the former Spanish king won’t protect him any more against allegations of graft and fraudFor the past century and a half, job security has not been part of the Spanish monarchy’s experience. When former king Juan Carlos announced that he was packing his bags and heading into a form of exile on Monday, he was really following a family tradition. Related: Spain speculates over whereabouts of scandal-hit ex-king Juan Carlos Continue reading…
The immunity once afforded the former Spanish king won’t protect him any more against allegations of graft and fraud
For the past century and a half, job security has not been part of the Spanish monarchy’s experience. When former king Juan Carlos announced that he was packing his bags and heading into a form of exile on Monday, he was really following a family tradition.
Related: Spain speculates over whereabouts of scandal-hit ex-king Juan Carlos