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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 abdicated in 2014 amid scandals of bribery, embezzlement and harassment. He reportedly wants to return to Spain after today's election, but his son King Felipe may not welcome him.
- Rebecca Armitage
May 18, 2022 · Former King Juan Carlos, who abdicated in 2014, will visit Spain for the first time since 2020. He left the country after being linked to a corruption investigation, but three cases against him were dropped in March.
May 19, 2022 · Juan Carlos, the former Spanish monarch, traveled to Spain on Thursday for the first time since he left his country almost two years ago amid fraud investigations.
- Raphael Minder
Aug 17, 2020 · Spain's former king Juan Carlos has been living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since 3 August, the Spanish royal palace has confirmed, putting an end to speculation over his whereabouts.
Aug 3, 2020 · Spain's former King Juan Carlos has left the country for an unknown destination, weeks after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.
The reign of Juan Carlos I of Spain began on November 22, 1975, when the then Prince of Spain Juan Carlos de Borbón swore to the Fundamental Laws of the Kingdom before the Francoist Cortes after the death of dictator Franco, who had designated him as successor in 1969.
