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Sources close to King Juan Carlos I confirm the big news about the royal family

The emeritus remains in the spotlight while the Royal Family completely distances itself from his legal situation

The figure of King Juan Carlos has once again made headlines following the Supreme Court's decision on a new lawsuit filed against him. Far from his golden era as head of state, the emeritus finds himself once more facing accusations related to his personal finances. However, sources close to Juan Carlos I have confirmed a major news: the Royal Family has turned their back on him and has no intention of supporting him in the ongoing processes.

While the Supreme Court dismisses the lawsuit citing lack of evidence and already prescribed offenses, the silence in Zarzuela becomes the main protagonist. What does this distance mean for the future of the monarchy and the image of the current King Felipe VI?

Juan Carlos I and Felipe VI dressed in dark suits, one with a purple tie and the other with a black tie, both with serious expressions.
The complex relationship of Juan Carlos I with Felipe VI | en.edatv.news, Europa Press

The judicial response: a new chapter for Juan Carlos I

Recently, the Supreme Court decided not to admit the lawsuit filed by several retired judges, former prosecutors, and intellectuals, who accused the emeritus king of having committed five tax offenses.

The basis of this accusation was alleged irregularities related to undeclared income and donations through foundations like Zagatka and Lucum. Additionally, there was also an explicit criticism of the tax regularizations carried out by Don Juan Carlos.

According to the high court, there are no new data, evidence, or documents that justify reopening the case. "Nothing has changed in legal terms," emphasizes the Supreme Court, which considers the previous decision of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office to be reasoned.

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The Supreme Court dismisses the complaint against King Juan Carlos | X

The latter, let us recall, filed the proceedings in March 2022 after an "exhaustive investigation." It concluded that it was not possible to pursue criminal action for various reasons, including the prescription of the offenses or the inviolability of the monarch.

"It was a matter of time before it was attempted again," a source from the emeritus's close circle declared to Monarquía Confidencial, downplaying the surprise of the new attempt at incrimination. This statement, besides revealing a certain resignation, reflects a climate of continuous scrutiny and wear surrounding the former head of state for years.

The Prosecutor's Office has recalled that its actions have allowed the recovery of 5,095,148 euros for the public coffers. A figure corresponding to tax quotas owed by the emeritus, plus interest and surcharges. This regularization came in time and form, according to tax authorities, to avoid criminal consequences.

They confirm the major news from the Royal Family: they turn their back on Juan Carlos I's situation

While the media spotlight once again focuses on the fiscal past of King Juan Carlos, in Zarzuela, absolute silence prevails. The Royal Household has limited itself to recalling that the emeritus is no longer part of the institution, marking a significant distance.

The relationship with the former monarch has been completely distant since the start of the investigations. The Crown's decision has been firm: not to intervene, not to comment, and, above all, not to get involved in Juan Carlos I's personal matters. A stance that, although discreet, has been consistent over the past years.

A man with gray hair and a beard looks thoughtfully toward the window, wearing a white jersey and patterned tie, with brown and white curtains in the background.
Felipe VI and the Royal Family distance themselves from Juan Carlos I's scandals | Instagram, @casareal.es

This distancing has had a strong emotional impact, according to people from his closest circle, although the emeritus has tried to show composure. "The emeritus has always appeared very calm," the aforementioned media assures.

The confirmation that the Royal Family has turned their back on King Juan Carlos I marks a point of no return in the recent history of the Spanish monarchy. While justice dismisses his cases and the emeritus insists on his calmness, silence and distance prevail in Zarzuela. Will this be the definitive strategy to protect the Crown, or the beginning of a new stage of family tensions and public questioning?

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