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Yes , I forgot indeed but they are the very last ones.
Daily mail claiming that Juan Carlos has been “banished” by his son Felipe.
https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/www....s-82-banished-country-son-King-Felipe-VI.html
Honestly, can you blame Felipe?
If it turns out that Felipe was indeed the beneficiary of JC's overseas accounts or knew about them, that may backfire. It will look as if Felipe is ready to throw his father under the bus to save his own skin, which BTW is consistent with his previous behavior, for example when he deprived his sister of the title of Duchess of Palma de Mallorca and effectively banished her even though she was not found guilty of any criminal charge in a court of law.
Just seen a report from Pilar Eyre, Queen Sofia's biographer that JC is in Abu Dhabi and accompanied by his female companion of 40 years, Marta Gaya ...
I also think that soon he will not return to Spain.
I'm not surprised he took his mistress with him into exile, because he must want someone to keep him company.
All this is very sad, but this story of the mistress will not be a shock to the Spaniards, because everyone knows that the marriage of JC and Queen Sofia no longer exists and the stories of the lovers have long been known.
It may not be a shock to the Spanish people, but it really makes JC look like he gives none, in the English expression. He appears anything but penitent or sorry for re-exiling himself.
(Also, people in Spain may or may not care about the lady friend, but he's not helping his global perception.)
Of course, this doesn't help his image at all.
Fortunately Felipe is much more responsible than his father, and maintains an already long marriage with Letizia, and it seems that everything is fine between them.
Just seen a report from Pilar Eyre, Queen Sofia's biographer that JC is in Abu Dhabi and accompanied by his female companion of 40 years, Marta Gaya ...
This new bombshell of information adds further insult to injury, if true. If, at the completion of investigation the Spanish courts require him to return to Spain for trial, Juan Carlos could stay in Abu Dhabi under the protection of the ruling family. I feel for Felipe and his family as they go out and about during their summer in Majorca, carrying on as the dirt continues to pile up onto Juan Carlos.
I think Abu Dhabi has an extradition treaty with Spain. Signed by JC. I could be mistaken, however.
On another note there was an interesting interview in Spanish Vanity Fair with Selina Scott, the British journalist that spent time with JC and family back in the 1980's. Many of her recollections are strangely prescient now.
I'm sure he will be granted diplomatic immunity. JC feels he has been betrayed by his country and his son. I'm sure his Middle Eastern hosts will not betray him. As an octogenarian there will also always be the possibility to allege poor health.
At most he may answer a few questions via video link but I doubt he will ever be put in the position of a judicial hearing. Due to the political climate this would amount to putting the monarchy and the entire transition on trial and is certainly something everybody will be looking to avoid.
On another note there was an interesting interview in Spanish Vanity Fair with Selina Scott, the British journalist that spent time with JC and family back in the 1980's. Many of her recollections are strangely prescient now.
I'm sure he will be granted diplomatic immunity. JC feels he has been betrayed by his country and his son. I'm sure his Middle Eastern hosts will not betray him. As an octogenarian there will also always be the possibility to allege poor health.
At most he may answer a few questions via video link but I doubt he will ever be put in the position of a judicial hearing. Due to the political climate this would amount to putting the monarchy and the entire transition on trial and is certainly something everybody will be looking to avoid.
On another note there was an interesting interview in Spanish Vanity Fair with Selina Scott, the British journalist that spent time with JC and family back in the 1980's. Many of her recollections are strangely prescient now.
Like what?
I wonder if she's the same one who seemed like she was flirting with Constantine in the 90's (or vice-versa).
Thanks Darius1, I'll look for the article, do you recall which month of Spanish Vanity Fair. I take Vanity Fair US, they usually have great articles. I think you're probably right about Juan Carlos being safe in Abu Dhabi despite there being any extradition agreements.