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Eugene

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Sat Aug 8, 2020, 10:20 PM Aug 2020

Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos lands in Abu Dhabi: reports

Source: BBC

Spain's ex-King Juan Carlos lands in Abu Dhabi: reports

8 August 2020

Spain's former king Juan Carlos has reportedly travelled to the United Arab Emirates after leaving his home country amid a corruption investigation.

A photograph published by Spanish media group NIUS appears to show the ex-monarch arriving in Abu Dhabi.

Juan Carlos made the shock announcement on Monday that he was leaving Spain.

The former king denies any wrongdoing and has said he would be available if prosecutors needed to interview him.

His departure has sparked a huge debate in Spain about the monarchy and intense speculation about where the former king has gone.

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-53710555


The photograph - published by Nius - appears to show Juan Carlos arriving in Abu Dhabi on the day he announced he was leaving Spain (NIUS)
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