Thanks to the totally inept, civil war-obsessed, (Franco) tomb-desecrating, socio-communist government of Spain, JC now follows in the footsteps of his ancestors Carlos IV, Isabel II, and Alfonso XIII, who spent their last remaining years on earth in exile.
If the Dutch could let Prince Bernhard remain at home after the Lockheed scandal, you would think Spaniards could do the same to their king who did so much to restore democracy to his country. But no. The vengeful, shameless Spanish Left once again shows its true colors—part of the reason why I chose to go back to the US after 2 years in Madrid.
No. He is still under investigation.
The King has the right to grant pardons. But, as in any constitutional monarchy, it is the Govt. who actually exercises that power.
Is this to escape prosecution for his alleged crimes? Does only the current ruling monarch have immunity?
Can the monarch grant pardons (American presidents have that power)? I.e. Could Felipe pardon his father if he is convicted of a crime?
The Royal House has just published a letter sent by King Juan Carlos to his son, King Felipe, informing of his decision to leave the country, due to the financial scandals that are being investigated.
https://www.casareal.es/ES/AreaPrensa/Paginas/area_prensa_comunicados_interior.aspx?data=113
No information about his future country of residence.
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