Abdication doubts

January 13, 2014

According to AFP:

Once almost taboo, Spaniards are now talking seriously about a possible abdication by 76-year-old King Juan Carlos as he battles a string of health woes and his youngest daughter fights a corruption scandal.

A judge on Tuesday declared the king’s youngest daughter, 48-year-old Cristina, a suspect in alleged tax and money-laundering crimes.

He summoned her to testify on March 8 at his court…a first for a direct relative of a Spanish king.

Cristina has been linked to the business affairs of her husband, former Olympic handball player Inaki Urdangarin, who has been under investigation for alleged embezzlement of public funds.

To read the entire article on AFP, please click here.

President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan greet King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain for the State Dinner, October 13th, 1981.

President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan greet King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain for the State Dinner, October 13th, 1981.

 

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