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In photos: King Juan Carlos' reign

As the former Spanish king has gone into self-imposed exile, Royal Central takes a look back at his time on the Spanish throne (1975-2014). His enthronement on 22 November 1975: [getty src=”114004103″ width=”594″ height=”402″] [getty src=”174302877″ width=”594″ height=”398″] The religious celebration of his…
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Spain reacts: King Juan Carlos in self-imposed exile

Yesterday, Casa Real released a letter King Juan Carlos sent to his son, King Felipe, in which he revealed that he would leave Spain to live abroad after a corruption scandal, involving claims he hid money that came to him via a rail contract in bank accounts in Switzerland…
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Now her husband is in exile, what next for Queen Sofia of Spain?

In the words of her husband, she is the ”great professional”. Queen Sofia of Spain has been easily the most popular member of her country’s royal family for years. She’s also been one of the most influential royals Europe has known in recent times. As he worked towards dismantling the machinery of dictatorship that had held Spain in its grip since the country’s civil…
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BREAKING: King Juan Carlos of Spain leaves country in exile amid corruption scandal

King Juan Carlos of Spain is to leave the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, his home for half a century, as controversy around his financial affairs grows. The former monarch, who ruled Spain between 1975 and 2014, will leave for an undisclosed location. The announcement was made by the Royal Household. In a letter to his son King Felipe, Juan Carlos wrote: “Your Majesty, dear Felipe: With the…
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Queen Letizia: Our fashion favourites

With a penchant for making the high street look high-priced, it’s no wonder Spain’s Queen Letizia makes headlines for her fashion so often. Whether she’s in Zara, a ballgown, or her trusty espadrilles, Letizia always brings out her fashion A-game. Let’s take a look at some of our favourites from the Spanish queen: Kristin Contino, Chief Reporter [getty…
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