Juan Carlos
/ (Spanish xwan ˈkarlɔs) /
born 1938, king of Spain from 1975: nominated by Franco as the first king of the restored Spanish monarchy that was to follow his death
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The nightmare is that suggestion of financial wrongdoing—or cover-up on behalf of his daughter—touches Juan Carlos.
“Juan Carlos has always been slightly obsessed by acquiring money,” says one member of Madrid society.
Extramarital affair rumors (even though, for years the papers did not report them) have never been a problem for Juan Carlos.
So, when Juan Carlos was put on the throne by Franco, he was said to be stone broke.
The ruling will bring back attention to a scandal that blighted the final years of the reign of 76 year-old King Juan Carlos.
Evaa turned away without answering, leaving Juan Carlos to answer for him.
Ponce de Leon | William PillingOf course it was intended for Marcelino, but he won't go, so papa accepted it for Juan Carlos.
Ponce de Leon | William PillingNow that Juan Carlos has joined the Patricios you are surely exempt from service.
Ponce de Leon | William PillingBut the king's grandson, young Prince Juan Carlos, is taking special studies so he will be ready to be king when he is old enough.
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