The Franco-Iberian Royals Message Board: Re: Emeritus King Juan Carlos and his current Spanish legal agenda(s)

Thank you for the links into these English language articles. Their explanation of the title "Reconciliation" and his motives makes the best sense. I am glad his daughters at least showed him some minimum human compassion and didn't turn their backs...I hope the King will do some interviews or appearances to speak about the book at the time it appears later this year...

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Two articles in English
https://www.hola.com/us/royals/20250630841230/king-felipe-father-juan-carlos-releasing-memoir-reconciliacion-feel-like-story-being-stolen/ https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/01/publish-and-be-damned-spains-former-king-juan-carlos-to-release-uncompromising-autobiograp

I think reconciliation refers to the reconciliation among Spaniards duringa his reign, leacing behind the split during and after the civil war.

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Thanks for the update, but since my knowledge of Spanish is almost zero then can you also let me know: does either of these articles comment about what the title "Reconciliation" is possibly referring to? So, is the King referring to a "reconciliation" with himself and all the events of his life and reign, or is it a "reconciliation" involving other people who were important in his lifetime? I'm also wondering if he's intending to comment on the recent lawsuits and hoping that those suits will be complete by the time of the publication of the book.

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Some recent news: his memoirs will be published by the end of this year with the title “reconciliation”, the publisher has announced.
Well, let’s see. https://theobjective.com/espana/politica/2025-06-30/juan-carlos-memorias-historia/
https://www.vozpopuli.com/altavoz/cultura/el-rey-juan-carlos-publicara-sus-memorias-a-finales-de-2025-bajo-el-titulo-reconciliacion.html

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I've been occasionally trying to follow the progress of King Juan Carlos's two legal suits in the Spanish courts, but the google results from sites like ADATV are not very informative or factual. So does anyone know from better sources online or real how these two cases he is proceeding with are going at the moment? Are they likely to last weeks or months or just a very short period of days? Will the media or public be allowed in the courts, or will these be both "closed" hearings? Another related question: do you think the former King is planning to write his announced memoirs after the conclusion of these two lawsuits, which would allow him to comment on the cases and the outcome, or do you know if the memoirs are already complete and with the publisher (Hachette?).