John Downing: Why exiled king Juan Carlos's memoir has Spanish society on edge
Briefly

Juan Carlos, the former king of Spain, is writing a memoir aiming to restore his image after stepping down in 2014 due to financial and personal scandals. Now 87 years old and residing in Abu Dhabi since 2020, he faces no immediate legal repercussions due to royal immunity and lack of evidence in ongoing investigations. Although he has seldom returned to Spain, his visits are often limited to sailing his yacht, Bribon, along the northern coast.
Juan Carlos, once viewed as a democratic reformer, faced scandals that led to his abdication in 2014, leading to his exile in Abu Dhabi since 2020.
The former king is now 87 years old and is working on a memoir that aims to rehabilitate his tarnished reputation amidst ongoing financial allegations.
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