The judge makes a decision regarding King Juan Carlos that will make Queen Sofía very happy.

The Supreme Court has made a decision that marks a turning point in the legal situation of King Juan Carlos. The judges have rejected opening a criminal case against him for the management of his fortune abroad. This resolution also represents an unexpected piece of good news for Queen Sofía, who has kept a discreet attitude toward the controversies that have surrounded her husband in recent years.

The Supreme Court's ruling comes two years after the case was closed by the Prosecutor's Office, and with it, the possibility of reopening a process that many considered inevitable is definitively ruled out. What implications does this judicial decision have for the emeritus king and what impact does it generate in his closest circle, especially for Queen Sofía?

The Origin of the Trial for Juan Carlos I's Fortune

King Juan Carlos's fortune returned to the courts two years after the Prosecutor's Office decided to close its investigation. For years, the Public Ministry scrutinized the movements of millions of euros that the emeritus allegedly received without declaring to the Spanish tax authorities. Among them, the more than 60 million euros allegedly gifted by Saudi Arabia stand out, as well as luxurious trips funded by businessmen and funds housed in a 'trust' in Jersey.

The investigators then concluded that Juan Carlos I had a triple protection. These were the inviolability that protected him as head of state until his abdication, the statute of limitations on many of the acts, and the voluntary tax regularization that avoided an indictment. This legal shield has been wielded again, this time by the Supreme Court, to reinforce the thesis of the definitive closure.

The Judge Makes a Decision Regarding King Juan Carlos

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court consolidates a scenario of legal protection that, until now, seemed fragile for the emeritus king. After months of speculation and a new complaint filed by prominent jurists, the judges have decided to close the door to any criminal avenue. They consider that the reported acts either do not constitute a crime, have expired, or were neutralized thanks to voluntary payments made to the Treasury.

The resolution, drafted by Judge Manuel Marchena, leaves no room for interpretation. The court firmly supports the arguments with which the Anti-Corruption Office closed the case three years ago, stating that "in legal terms, nothing has changed" to justify a reopening of the process.

Additionally, they reproach the complainants for having made a "fragmented and biased selection" of the 2022 closure decree with the sole intention of forcing the judicialization of the case. "They do not refute any of these reasons," the ruling states, "they merely urge this Chamber to repeat the investigation and recalculate the statute of limitations." A blunt statement that places this new complaint in barren ground from a legal standpoint.

The Supreme Court also rejects that the arguments of the Prosecutor's Office can be "reformatted" to "make it say what it doesn't say." In their words, it was an "exhaustive investigation" that was duly substantiated, and which is now reaffirmed by the high judicial instance.

Queen Sofía, the Silent Beneficiary of This Judicial Turn

The judicial decision not only brings peace of mind to Juan Carlos I but also represents a kind of balm for his closest circle. Especially for Queen Sofía, whose image has remained unchanged in the face of controversies, this resolution could be seen as implicit support for the institutional stability she has always defended.

Queen Sofía has always stayed away from the spotlight during the murkiest chapters of her husband's financial history. However, this judicial decision represents a relief for her personal and family environment. For years, she has maintained a strong commitment to the stability of the Crown, even when it meant remaining silent in the face of scandals affecting her husband.

According to sources close to Zarzuela, Queen Sofía has lived with concern over the possibility that Juan Carlos I might have to face a criminal process. Especially because of the damage it could cause to the institution and her family. This new judicial support, therefore, relieves the pressure on

In short, the Supreme Court's decision not to open a criminal case against King Juan Carlos strengthens his legal position and offers clear relief to Queen Sofía. The resolution endorses the arguments of the Prosecutor's Office and definitively closes a chapter that threatened to once again splash the institution. Will this be the final point of the financial scandals that have pursued the emeritus, or just a temporary truce?