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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.
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.
May 18, 2022 · Spain's former King Juan Carlos will return to the country this week after nearly two years in exile in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Spanish royal palace has confirmed.
Jul 24, 2023 · Juan Carlos was once a handsome young king who saved Spain from tyranny. Now disgraced and living in exile, his son Felipe dreads his potential return.
Jun 23, 2024 · Juan Carlos (born January 5, 1938, Rome, Italy) was the king of Spain from 1975 to 2014. He acceded to the Spanish throne two days after the death of Francisco Franco. Juan Carlos was instrumental in Spain’s peaceful transition to democracy.
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.
Aug 4, 2020 · Spain's King Felipe stands with his father, former King Juan Carlos, who is credited with helping the country peacefully restore democracy after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975...
Aug 7, 2020 · Thanks to his decisive contribution to the defeat of an attempted military coup in 1981, Juan Carlos basked in a respect and popularity that made him one of the world’s most admired ...
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.
Sep 11, 2020 · After the end of the Franco era, King Juan Carlos I helped his country become wealthy and democratic. Today he is exiled, with his legacy clouded by possible connections to tax fraud. What...
