: He earned worldwide acclaim for dismantling the dictatorship.
: For decades, he was considered one of the most popular and progressive monarchs in Europe. 📉 The Fall: Scandals and Secrets 2022---Juan-Carlos-I----New-series-focuses-on-the-ex-king
: During a severe economic recession in Spain, the king was pictured with a dead elephant on an expensive safari in Botswana. : He earned worldwide acclaim for dismantling the
: Allegations emerged regarding a $100 million payment from Saudi Arabia hidden in secret Swiss bank accounts. 2022---Juan-Carlos-I----New-series-focuses-on-the-ex-king
Juan Carlos I ascended to the throne in 1975, just two days after the death of dictator Francisco Franco. He was initially seen as Franco's protege, but he defied expectations by steering Spain toward a modern parliamentary monarchy.