The Spanish king who set, then saved, democracy
Jun 04, 2019
2 minutes
With little fanfare and a short farewell letter, Spain’s king emeritus, Juan Carlos I, officially retired from public life June 2. The former monarch, who reigned for 38 years, should not be fading away so quietly.
Despite past controversies, Juan Carlos must be remembered for his role in ushering in democracy for Spain
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