Who is Don Juan Carlos?
Juan Carlos, in full Juan Carlos Alfonso Victor María de Borbón y Borbón, (born January 5, 1938, Rome, Italy), 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.
What happened to the last king of Spain?
In June 2014, Juan Carlos, citing personal reasons, abdicated in favour of his son, who acceded to the throne as Felipe VI. Since August 2020, Juan Carlos has lived in self-exile from Spain over allegedly improper ties to business deals in Saudi Arabia.
Who did Franco pick as his successor?
Juan Carlos of
Various shots inside the Spanish parliament building as General Franco announces to the Cortes that he names Juan Carlos of Bourbon as his successor on his death or retirement – natural sound. This means that the Spain will become the monarchy again. He receives vote of confidence from Cortes, 491 to 19.
Where was King Juan Carlos born?
Rome, ItalyJuan Carlos I / Place of birthRome is the capital city of Italy. It is also the capital of the Lazio region, the centre of the Metropolitan City of Rome, and a special comune named Comune di Roma Capitale. Wikipedia
When did Spain lose its monarchy?
After sixteen years without monarchy or kingdom, in 1947, Spain was made a Kingdom again by General Franco, who claimed to rule Spain as Head of state of the Kingdom of Spain through the Law of Succession.
Does the Spanish royal family have any power?
As the reigning monarch the king of Spain has absolute sovereign immunity, he cannot be charged in any court of law in the Spanish state. This immunity applies to both civil and criminal cases. Sovereign immunity is reserved exclusively for the current holder of the Office of King.
Where does Juan Carlos live?
Abu Dhabi
Since Juan Carlos left Spain on August 3 of last year, he has been living on Zaya Nurai Island, located 15 minutes by boat from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is an exclusive site for the world’s most powerful, featuring a five-star hotel and 11 large mansions.
Why is Sofia called Babya?
Sofía was named after her paternal grandmother, Queen Sofía of Spain. She was christened on 15 July by the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela, in the gardens of the Palacio de la Zarzuela.
Why was Alfonso XIII called the African?
Following World War I, Spain entered the lengthy yet victorious Rif War (1920–1926) to preserve its colonial rule over northern Morocco. Critics of the monarchy thought the war was an unforgivable loss of money and lives, and nicknamed Alfonso el Africano (“the African”).