Former King of Spain flees Spain

[Middle Barael]

The extradition, what a show! The extradition, the king's got to go!

[-Astoria-]

The extradition, what a show! The extradition, the former king's got to go!

FTFY.

[Greed and Death]

If the constitutional monarchy is corrupt the only solution is to use what was before.

Put the Leader of Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista in charge.

[-Astoria-]

If the constitutional monarchy is corrupt the only solution is to use what was before.

Put the Leader of Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista in charge.

No.

[Godular]

Could he even be prosecuted in Spain?

The arraign in Spain apparently needs to be explained.

[Greed and Death]

If the constitutional monarchy is corrupt the only solution is to use what was before.

Put the Leader of Falange Española Tradicionalista y de las Juntas de Ofensiva Nacional Sindicalista in charge.

No.

Come on Democracy clearly doesn't work in Spain. we need a strong man to guide the country.

[The Blaatschapen]

No.

Come on Democracy clearly doesn't work in Spain. we need a strong man to guide the country.

And what is the name of said leader?

[Western Fardelshufflestein]

Could he even be prosecuted in Spain?

The arraign in Spain apparently needs to be explained.

Spain can no longer feign that they are not in pain.

[Greed and Death]

Come on Democracy clearly doesn't work in Spain. we need a strong man to guide the country.

And what is the name of said leader?

*raises hand*

I suppose I will have to rule Spain with an Iron fist then.

Or maybe Santiago Abascal Conde would be better.

[Autumn Wind]

Come on Democracy clearly doesn't work in Spain. we need a strong man to guide the country.

And what is the name of said leader?

Charles V?

[Rusozak]

Is this this same King that was hand picked from the royal family by Franco to be his successor? He always seemed sketchy, even if he brought about the demise of the nationalist government.

[Major-Tom]

The arraign in Spain apparently needs to be explained.

Spain can no longer feign that they are not in pain.

I just need an explanation from a gentleman in the Spanish nation.

[The Blaatschapen]

And what is the name of said leader?

*raises hand*

I suppose I will have to rule Spain with an Iron fist then.

I thought you wanted a strong man

[Salus Maior]

Is this this same King that was hand picked from the royal family by Franco to be his successor? He always seemed sketchy, even if he brought about the demise of the nationalist government.

From what I understand, he was a very savvy politician who was qualified for the job in plenty of ways. However, that kind of qualification isn't exclusive from self-serving practices.

[Aclion]

Seems sort of weird that the king would pay taxes. Who would he pay them to?

[Atheris]

*raises hand*

I suppose I will have to rule Spain with an Iron fist then.

I thought you wanted a strong man

oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I’ve been gone so long that I won’t venture to say much than bring Juan Carlos back, have him face the music back home and whatever happens, that it is my fellow countrymen who choose it. If that means doing away with the monarchy, so be it.

[Nakena]

Absolutly disgusting that he flees his own country like a coward.

The spanish bourbons are fucking done for.

[Rio Cana]

Why is everyone on about the Former King of Spain fleeing the country? I mean like for goodness sakes, This happened before!

His Majesty King Edward VIII abdicated (resigned) to be King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain to marry his American Queen-Consort (or rather more-so Duchess) Wallis Simpson, And fled the UK to many places since than....

(Formerly) His Royal Highness and (Formerly) Her Royal Highness; Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan fled the United Kingdom of Great Britain for the United States of America Commonwealth of Canada to avoid paparazzi attention and mostly the Monarchy, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now currently residing as dual citizens in the United States of America where both AND the Future of the British Monarchy itself; Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor are permanently staying at this point, Avoiding another duty call for the Monarchy; Summer With The Queen In August....

So this isn't anything new, Just something History forgot to explain to the Entertainment World.

You cannot compare former King Edward VIII with former King Juan Carlos. Former King Edward VIII only reign for 329 days. Former King Juan Carlos reigned for 39 years.

In our poll, those that believe the monarchy should continue are 42% of those that voted. While those that think it should end are 49%. Did not think it would be that close. Spanish public opinion in support of the the monarchy before this latest scandal was going down. Before this, 52% wanted a referendum on if to abolish the monarchy. This scandal does the monarchy no good.

[Rio Cana]

Some say he helped bring democracy to Spain while others say he was hand picked by the Spanish dictator without any public referendum.

And it's entirely possible that both are true; that Juan Carlos was hand-picked as Franco's successor without a vote, and then (without attempting to downplay the scandals that brought about his abdication) played a crucial and much-honoured role in bringing democracy to Spain.


As the lack of a vote or referendum in restoring the monarchy, it's true that Juan Carlos became king without any form of public vote, but his role as monarch and as representative of the historic ruling dynasty was explicitly outlined by Part II of the Spanish Constitution of 1978. This was then approved by a public referendum in December 1978, where the constitution - and the role of the monarch within that constitution - was approved by almost 92% of Spanish voters. So the role of the monarch within the modern Spanish nation does have significant democratic legitimacy.

The people of Spain are, of course, free to change their minds on this point via the special provisions applying to changes to Part II of the constitution (which similarly apply to replacing the existing constitution with a new constitution).

While that 1978 constitution did bring democracy, I think if the Spanish had cut out the part about establishing a monarchy that democracy would have been held up. In other words, a take it or leave it situation. Franco might not have been around but his supporters were still there. They even tried to overthrow the government in 1981.

[Rio Cana]

Can you at least link a news post, please? It makes the OP look a bit better imho.

This from German news - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbwuICDIfxc

[Salus Maior]

No inbreeding here.

"We promise!" *crosses fingers*

I don't think anyone is pretending that Charles II wasn't inbred.

[Neanderthaland]

The reign in Spain flees mostly in the plane.

[The Blaatschapen]

Gentlemen, this might be a good opportunity to restore the true and rightful royal house of Spain:

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If only they did not inbreed and married a lowly servant instead. Who he met at a ball and had to find by her glass slipper.

Her name of course is,just as fitting as said slipper.

Chinderella

[Auze]

Second Spanish Civil War when?