Former Spanish King Juan Carlos I reportedly wants to return from his self-imposed exile regardless of the damage it may cause to the reputation of the monarchy. King Juan Carlos, who abdicated his throne in favour of his son King Felipe VI in 2014, exiled himself to the UAE in August 2020 following the explosion of corruption allegations against him. However, the royal has apparently changed his mind now and is reportedly making plans to return to his homeland. "He's indifferent to the possible damage he's doing to the monarchy because he believes he's done his part. His statement comes days after reports claimed that King Juan Carlos had demanded to move back to Zarzuela Palace, the royal family's residence in Madrid.

Source: The Times January 05, 2022 18:47 UTC