The rise and fall of Juan Carlos: Is the Spanish monarchy in peril?

Appointed by the late dictator, Francisco Franco, as next in line to the Spanish throne, Juan Carlos I was long respected as the king of Spain’s democratic transition. But today, he may turn out to be the cause of the monarchy’s downfall. Money laundering, tax evasion, suspicious gifts ... the scandals never seem to stop.
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[@pneron2032]

It is very sad, because Juan Carlos did so much to rebuild his country.

[@mr.anderson2241]

@Joan Luna Pérez I mean he’s the one who willingly relinquished a lot of power in order to have Spain democratize, he could’ve kept falangism and been a dictator-king

[@ByJuanesusGamer]

@@mr.anderson2241 no, hubiera acabado como Carrero

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@Joan Luna Pérez If you read into the history, his efforts were crucial for allowing the transition to be so peaceful.

[@IblewuponyourfaceIII]

Franco did

[@lynnebarnes3840]

Yes, when he wasn't big game hunting with his mistress.

[@rafaelhego]

Long life to our King Felipe VI. He's almost the last hope for our Homeland and for the future of Spanish Democracy.

[@majorian6201]

Monarchy and democracy can't mix, so pick one.

[@luki008]

​@@majorian6201 did you heard about that Denmark and Norway are most democratic countries in the World

[@majorian6201]

@@luki008 Because their monarch is but a useless symbol. If anything they don't need them.

[@luki008]

@@majorian6201 its not like that Norway king have a power as monarch but his power is small bc of utah. Also the Spanish king also don't have a power soo....

[@majorian6201]

@@luki008 1. What is utah? 2. Just because many high ranking democracies also have king, doesn't that monarchs protect democracies or whatever (corelation doesn't mean causation). Heck, by their own nature a monarch can't exist in a democracy without one of them being very weak.

[@Simon-uh3fm]

3000 voters is hardly of any statistical importance

[@brauljo]

For real, I bet way more people are against the monarchy.

[@fredobendal802]

Without the monarchy there is no Spain that the other countries looking up I think if there is no monarch the Spain will collapse and divided into small "Republic" poor and become non sense for others Think before you do something that makes your country collapse

[@cyrilsuperkonar3422]

No, monarchies today give a lot of autonomies to regions like Catalonia or Scotland, this makes the country unstable, while countries like France homogenises all regions like Brittany and Alsace and as so are more powerful

[@fredobendal802]

@@cyrilsuperkonar3422 the current situation of the country are always depends on the people and if the supply from the country are limited then so what do you expect? Spain should be grateful cuz they once become a most powerful empire so the influence from the past might be use for the sake of the future monarchy is one of the stable form of government unlike to the other republic which they were need to re elect a leader so if the predecessor is not part of the party even though the plan was great the successor will never ever follow that plan so what does it mean? It means unstable and unsecured future

[@cyrilsuperkonar3422]

@Fredo Bendal ok we will see how much time it will take to Scotland and Catalonia to become independent. Or part of France.

[@nordicwarrior2176]

All monarchies of Europe are German and Family. Going back to the Tsar of Russia, The Kaiser of Germany and Brittish Royal Family. Juan Carlos is related to the Queen Elizabeth too.

[@lynnebarnes3840]

Why are a handful of inbred, dishonest, overindulged, individuals, given such respect and cash.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@lynnebarnes3840 Well mostly since they symbolise the unity of the nation and are able to be apartisan when the country is in @~?£. I would hope the Monarchy would do more and show they are relevant while helping solve the problems of the country. As for the rest it is because of their sacrifice and their commitment, I am not sure about the corruption allegations that should be dealt legally but King Felipe really needs to be his own man.

[@lynnebarnes3840]

Exactly, those born in to royalty are not Spanish, but, the young queen is.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

No, they aren't. *British A lot of royalties are related. I would have been surprised if there was no relation between the two.

[@eldermcnamara3631]

As a Hispanic living in America I think this is dumb , the monarchy is what keeps Spain stable without it Spain would fall and no longer be Spain, my fear is if they abolish the monarchy it will become a miniature Africa refugee hut 🛖 for refugees coming from Morocco 🇲🇦 not a good idea Spain , Y’all need to think before you act because no one would buy your product unless it’s apart of EU.

[@MsXtines]

America is also a “refugee hut” as I’m sure you’d agree?

[@JJMHigner]

The monarchy Will Survive just fine. I hate this Doom and Gloom lines. Juan Carlos did an amazing job for a long time for Spain. The country is already a democratic republic in most ways and the monarchy helps to keep it that way. Many of the people who gather this way are those who call for the breakup of Spain with regards to Catalonia and other regions. That's the real truth behind this stuff.

[@CrazyBoy-pd4ht]

I am spanish and from what I can tell you. There are usually 3 people in spain. 1. The guy who thinks that the king saved Spain and that if we become a republic the communists/americans/jews win. 2. The people who wish spain had a 3000th revolution where he took out the king and became and thinks we could instantly turn to sweden in 2 weeks because the money the king takes from taxes would turn us into oil princes. 3. ppl that go “oh yeah the king..... uhh yeah hes cool i guess” The old king JC did fucj yo with some of the money laundering but the whole point of having a king are for these reasons. Its a pretty food idea to have a Spanish king that can build strong relations with the Arabic kings where they will be able help heavily finance Spanish projects. If we were a republic, we would just become like Portugal which is just a poorer spain that speaks a weird version of Spanish. Oh and tourism and shit I think in the big picture the king has done more for the kingdom than bad. But thats just my opinion. So yes i support the king

[@carmencollor1224]

Form an early age, Juan Carlos sacrificed a lot, for a long time, for the sake of his family, his inheritance and his country. There is no deniying that Spain achieved development and freedom due to his influence. He is just human. Give the guy a break.

[@hiain6940]

Spain should rethink their decision. The problem with not having a monarch head is having many people involve in the state decisions and control. Which is even harder to point out who is doing wrong and not. So having single monarchy head would centralise the focus to whom the people should voice their concern. Constitutional monarchy has a positive side like UK and nordic countries. Trust me, absolute republic is NOT the best solution.

[@tombond8402]

What about Finland and France? Those nations are Republic but still thriving.

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@tombond8402 and Italy

[@andriy8797]

@@tombond8402 France? Bwahahah

[@thanhhoangnguyen4754]

@@andriy8797 Best example of France the capital one city of the light is now nothing more a sink hole disgusting place. Man i still shock how when i came to visiting Paris just to be robbed. Really What uave France become

[@matthewandrew]

France isn’t thriving. Keep the monarchy.

[@ilricettario]

Despite observations which might lead you to other conclusions he did support the new democracy after the fascists. The problem now is they are now the institution and supported the violence against the new democracy in Catalonia.

[@carlitoselcremita7816]

Lluis Companys nobody believes you mate.Castillian military threaten to kill catalans?how if catalans are spanish too?You are making very big claims.Spain isnt a threat.Neither the spanish people.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

*COUGH COUGH* That was because according to the Spanish Constitutional Court that referendum was unconstitutional and illegal...which he is meant to defend. In any case the vote was suspiciously done as many had more ballots than voters and well opinion polls suggested while 75% wanted a referendum only 41% wanted a republic.

[@fureszadam3160]

I support monarchy bit I also support ethnic rights so im in an identity crisis

[@PeterG1975]

The King did tremendous good for Spain. Any possible indiscretions later on must be weighed against that.

[@countessofalava6532]

They're not complaining about the monarchy, they are complaining about not being part of it, envious people!!

[@pedropalma7596]

Simple minded people dont realize the monarchy is what made spain a global super power and a beautiful society to live in...since the monarchy lost its position in the contry the country lost its posotion as one of the worlds greatest empire

[@silverkitty2503]

haha

[@BramptonAnglican]

Empires are dead and not coming back.

[@Saniitf]

God save the King!

[@nanaah4602]

from his corruption

[@deardiary8292]

@@UqwefsdjxsaI chose sigma royalist every single time.

[@익명-d5v6y]

long live his majesty the king!!!!

[@ural7756]

EL REY NO TIENE CORONA QUE LA TIENE DE CARTON, QUE LA CORONA DE ESPAÑA NO LA TIENE NINGÚN LADRÓN

[@dressydress9726]

The simpler question to ask: if we allow some families to be royalty, why you don’t have same royal treatments for yourselves? Who made you believe you are not royalty?

[@Anonymoususer44569]

Vivan los Reyes Católicos!!!

[@matthewbrooker]

All very well to get rid of monarchy, but to be replaced by what? Politicians? Yuk!

[@victor_user]

A King is also a politician, but not elected.

[@jonathanrobinson913]

Spanish people should be aware that whenever monarchy is overthrown the next government is a dictatorship, just briefly take a look at modern history of Russia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Iraq, Egypt and China whose monarchy was overthrown the next governments in these countries have been the most brutal ones without any exception, France hasn't been a heaven either. these people demonstrating against the monarchy in Spain are legit leftists.

[@za.monolit]

@@victor_user do you know what constitutional monarchies even are, it's not a political position if they don't have any political power. being head of state is just a ceremonial role and you're a mere figurehead, you don't have power.

[@victor_user]

@@za.monolit Head of state. A political charge that you will inherit because of your royal blood. Even with no real powers, it seems pretty unfair for many people like me that such an important charge will be inherited. That's all.

[@za.monolit]

@@victor_user monarchies remain due to their traditional and cultural significance. why do you think the commonwealth and the uk itself still have a queen. Or belgium. Or the netherlands. Or spain. Or denmark. It's part of their culture. Spain has always been a monarchy since it united. And each time a republic formed, it got replaced by monarchy.

[@jtwarshak]

Long live monarchy!!! This institution will save the world! We need more monarchies in this world.

[@fiftyskoopaklub2982]

Wrong. We need every single monarchy to be taken into the deep dank pits of hell where they belong. That horrific hereditary system has no place in a world of democracy and progress. End all monarchies.

[@echotmp]

Previous Kings before can have many concubines "paid", why not complain about that? It means a lot of people in your country have the blood of the Royals.

[@anjavinding5412]

As a Monarchist who is half spanish this...this right here..makes me sad

[@zorrozorro9681]

well, British royals have more dirt under their carpet than any other ones !! ask James Badcock ( James Malapolla ) to expose the money that British Royals hide on British tax havens ??!!! is all a gas light strategy !!

[@dasmin1135]

Maintaining a monarch with its core family is cheaper for Spain than a President that should be elected if the term ends.

[@dasmin1135]

@DBR Liamg Yeah, nearly all heads of state who convicted of corruption are President.

[@ironduke9921]

@The Stammering Dunce Monarchy > Republic

[@ironduke9921]

@The Stammering Dunce Nepotism, Isn't that what Joe Biden has done with his son Hunter? Now give an example of a Monarch doing absurd such things.

[@ironduke9921]

@The Stammering Dunce That's called a hereditary system and every single person alive rich or poor experiences it, You will when you receive a will from a dead relative. You clearly don't understand what nepotism is, Nepotism is when an individual of power deliberately empowers a relative or friend for short or long term personal benefit, there is no example of Monarchs doing such things, only corrupt politicians. Nepotism is not an individual being born into a hereditary role like a Monarch is.

[@ironduke9921]

@Raghav rob Maybe, but at least they don't kiss random underage girls on camera like Joe Biden.

[@dasmin1135]

Spanish constitutional monarchy will stay.

[@jonathanrobinson913]

Spanish people should be aware that whenever monarchy is overthrown the next government is a dictatorship, just briefly take a look at modern history of Russia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Iraq, Egypt and China whose monarchy was overthrown the next governments in these countries have been the most brutal ones without any exception, France hasn't been a heaven either. these people demonstrating against the monarchy in Spain are legit leftists.

[@lt8566]

@@jonathanrobinson913 german republic of Weimar was far better than this silly Kaiser. It was a democracy, killing it was one of the first crimes of the nazies.

[@palastofhistory4026]

@@lt8566 the weimar republic was doomed from the start Even the first president friedrich ebert (A socialist) knew this when he tried to save the monarchy

[@peoplesrepublicofliberland5606]

Imagine having so little problems in your country you have to make some up.

[@Uqwefsdjxsa]

This is a certified *Liberland* Classic.

[@jeromerizzo423]

No. That is just media lies. Juan Carlos isn't being prosecuted. And his son Felipe is the new King. Also the Monarchy is apolitical. Ever since Juan Carlos made them a democracy the Monarchy acts as an ambassador representing Spain all over the world.

[@alexeiromanov2250]

GOOD FOR HIM!!!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIVE THE KING!!!!!

[@thunderbolt1964]

How dare they, do they have no love for their country!

[@greengardengreen6666]

Before passing on judgment. Read the history of Spain, the last 100years, then form an opinion.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

They are tree huggers.

[@ontariofirs7347]

Soy Filipino y me digo, "¡¡Viva el Rey de España!! ¡¡Viva la Hispanidad!!" 🇵🇭🇪🇸

[@zzzzzz3006]

Cringe

[@noelxlk]

based

[@davidstanton3174]

France and Serbia are restoring there's

[@hannahelvete]

France restoring their royal fam? Hahahahaha that’s a blatant lie.

[@johnnotrealname8168]

@@hannahelvete I believe it was Armenia that had rumblings last year but the parents of the heir are divorced, for @~?£'s sake, and many were annoyed they did not just give it to the kid.

[@jettaca88]

What a way yto tarnish your legacy. That’s why the monarchical system should be abolished completely.

[@victor_user]

Regrettably, many people here in Spain still refuse to accept this. Ideological blindness is strong, avoiding them to see the Spanish monarchy's corruption.

[@fastnbulbouss]

I live in Spain and I don't know one single person that supports the monarchs, they all want them out of the picture.

[@jonathanrobinson913]

Spanish people should be aware that whenever monarchy is overthrown the next government is a dictatorship, just briefly take a look at modern history of Russia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Iraq, Egypt and China whose monarchy was overthrown the next governments in these countries have been the most brutal ones without any exception, France hasn't been a heaven either. these people demonstrating against the monarchy in Spain are legit leftists.

[@victor_user]

@@jonathanrobinson913 You forget Narnia

[@fastnbulbouss]

@@jonathanrobinson913 I guess you never read anything about Spanish history. The current monarchs were installed by Franco. Monarchy had been dissolved.

[@jonathanrobinson913]

@@fastnbulbouss you leftists don't care about history, without monarchy Spain would become another Yugoslavia I mean It'll be gone It'll exist only in history books if you leftists don't change history books the way Soviets used to do.

[@srvivayo]

IM SPANIARD. Fake news. The King is extremely popular here!

[@SG-hd1qg]

Is he for real that's good?

[@za.monolit]

No

[@incisive2641]

He killed his brother

[@kightsun]

A 3000 person pole? That's less than the people living in my Podunk rural town in Alabama lol

[@NoneofyourBusiness-iv6pi]

Abolish all monarchies. Strip away all titles and perks of so-called "nobility"

[@zhangqian516]

Agreed! The monarchies are not relevant in today's world anymore.

[@jonathanrobinson913]

Spanish people should be aware that whenever monarchy is overthrown the next government is a dictatorship, just briefly take a look at modern history of Russia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Iraq, Egypt and China whose monarchy was overthrown the next governments in these countries have been the most brutal ones without any exception, France hasn't been a heaven either. these people demonstrating against the monarchy in Spain are legit leftists.

[@NoneofyourBusiness-iv6pi]

@@jonathanrobinson913 BS! US overthrew monarchy and created a Democracy.

[@jonathanrobinson913]

@@NoneofyourBusiness-iv6pi US has never succeeded in establishing a democracy outside of US soil, Iraq and Afghanistan are two great examples of American-made democracies.

[@NoneofyourBusiness-iv6pi]

@@jonathanrobinson913 also France overthrew their monarchy and established a Democracy

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Sounds like Hercai Turkish movie to me. So Dramatic.

[@oisinmaccumhaill7037]

I didn’t know there was a Spanish monarchy until I saw this video title. So imma say yes. It’s in peril.

[@xJ9pQw2sR5]

You are placing too much importance on your ignorance lol

[@SG-hd1qg]

Viva el rey!

[@baconpancakes8899]

9:40 "A disappointed woman is dangerous" wise fact from a wise man. Very dangerous.

[@juliosalazar6924]

Bacon Pancakes actually he said: "A scorned woman is dangerous". That would be a better translation. He was right

[@thelordofgifts5343]

Heil Felipe.

[@jorgedelangel4873]

That's embarrassing Spanish and Espanol..

[@thethanoskillingkind3180]

I love to see that the French are missing their monarchy

[@echotmp]

I bet they do. Stupid move.haha! Remove monarchy in EUROPE then it's not Europe anymore. That's why plane tickets are expensive in Europe. Castles! yeah2x!

[@CAM8689]

not nearly enough to ever want to bring it back

[@lt8566]

That's a cliché. We hate the monarchy... In France. Spanish people must do what he wants and if they choose it, keep their monarchy. Long live the French Republic and the spanish kingdom/republic (as they want)!!

[@cyrilsuperkonar3422]

Vive la France! Vive la République !!!

[@echotmp]

You want a British flourishing economy? Well colonies were neglected. Compare all the countries under British rule.

[@ChristopherJYap]

God Bless the King

[@abuanwp]

All the monarchy has to do is to wait at least 10yrs and these old people are gone. lol!

[@RobertMartin-z3z]

Vandervort Rapid

[@cristiangerardinobilityhou5410]

If my 5th cousins (Royal Habsburgs/Bourbon dynasty) fail then I may be available. Look at me, I have all the global genetic connections and directly connected to Khazaria. The crimes of the reconquest era could be erased.

[@CaptainAJKool]

someone is lying. Start telling the truth

[@Tiok2023]

it s sad to see that the nation needed to support this king/criminal with their tax.. he really did so much to the nation...

[@thomasedison4297]

So sad

[@keithrichardson3942]

Let this distinguished family fade discreetly into the background xxx

[@maximumtrollmagic]

"Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of the last priest." -Denis Diderot

[@Uqwefsdjxsa]

Cringe Republican vs Sigma Royalist.

[@CristianLongoni]

El Rey tiene el mando de las fuerzas armadas y eso es fundamental en un país,si lo eliminan cualquier loco como el coletas puede replicar los pasos de Chávez!! Viva el Rey!!

[@kightsun]

Traitors all of them

[@arrturoarmas3268]

Killing elephants what a shame

[@missourimongoose8858]

I'm not down for killing elephants either but Botswana has a healthy population and they have to kill problem elephants every year

[@elizabethsommers7486]

Scammer

[@dibdoinael-nabbout2438]

The Spanish monarchy is working in a very wrong way

[@shirleyhowley4721]

What a bunch ! just like all the rest ! a parcel of rouges in a national our lot are the same !! Let them all abdicate !!

[@1TrTlq]

Couldn't you write in danger? In serious danger?. I had to check it.

[@kightsun]

Hating Elephant hunting is an extremely privileged position which shits on local African traditions and needs.

[@missourimongoose8858]

This is 1000% different than poaching but city folks will never understand that

[@Uqwefsdjxsa]

Africans hunted elephants and supported their hunting for Europeans for hundreds of years lol.

[@MohamedbineliasMohamed-oo2cn]

You tube video song dai just I'm not go to school ?

[@brauljo]

Monarchist apologetics and bootlicking is utterly baffling. ¿How can anyone think these people deserve such power and wealth just because they were born?

[@robnewman6101]

Spanish Royal Guards.

[@MohamedbineliasMohamed-oo2cn]

Phone lain YOLO I'm phone tong number tong tipu dosa

[@Frater-Sol]

ungrateful

[@Elonmuskasseater69]

Ooooo

[@lupeavalos9342]

No remove the king . End monarchy . I am assured . I am against the king . I hope they over throw the monarchy .

[@Uqwefsdjxsa]

Cringe Republican vs Sigma Royalist.

[@danielcabrera8827]

God bless all the independent republics of the Americas and the republics of Europe

[@Uqwefsdjxsa]

Cringe Republican vs Sigma Royalist.

[@scottfuentes6326]

Nahh, ambot na lang gyud kong ma wala ang monarchy. Huna huna a jud na mga Espanyol

[@jumbotheelephant8029]

You should really Go to hell!

[@Uqwefsdjxsa]

Cringe Republican vs Sigma Royalist.

[@pedropalma7596]

Jelousy

[@lynnebarnes3840]

Monarchy, what is it good for?

[@olidojosephd.9054]

For unity. Symbol of culture, heritage, nationalism, and tradition. Politically neutral head of state. To prevent prime minister from becoming dictator. For tourism. For coup d'etat to be less likely (I'm not saying monarchy is 100% immune to coup d'etat but coup d'etat are less likely to occur and succeed under monarchy rather than republic, soldiers in a republic swore loyalty to the constitution or the republic, soldiers in a monarchy swore loyalty to the monarch, that's why the 1981 Spanish coup d'etat which aims to derail Spain's democratic transition and return to Francoist dictatorship failed in the first place, because most of the army are still loyal to King Juan Carlos I who ordered to crush the coup attempt and that time "Spain's democracy has been SECURED at last").

[@lynnebarnes3840]

@@olidojosephd.9054 the French have thriving tourism and we all know what happened to their monarchy. I don't know how bowing down to a foreigner is going to make for a more united nation

[@olidojosephd.9054]

@@lynnebarnes3840 I also heard the same reasoning that "France haves more tourists than the UK but they don't have a monarch anymore" but honestly they should read the "full story" first. France have more tourists than the UK because it haves more beautiful palaces than the British, one notable example is the Palace of Versailles, but how did they build that? That's because France was an absolute monarchy thus the king controls all of the budget and can spend the money on building more beautiful palaces than the British at the expense of the "3rd Estate's" quality of living. While the British transitioned their country into a "constitutional monarchy" in 1688 and have their first prime minister in 1721 because King George I was a Hannover German that can't speak English and thus most of the money goes to welfare of the people while the parliament restricts King Georges' (yes, georgeS) budget so what they can afford is a dull mansion house which is now the Buckingham Palace (that's why its boring, it was never intended as palace, it's a mansion house). If the French transitioned early to cosntitutional monarchy, it would be also impossible to build palaces like Versailles which will generate your supposed to be "thriving tourism." Plus if you don't know, from First to Fourth Republic, France was super politically unstable those days. Do you know why are they politically stable nowadays? Because war hero Charles De Gaulle decided to give the presidency more powers (MONARCH-LIKE POWERS) than the prime minister and the parliament/legislature. And here we are today, France, on its Fifth Republic, have an "elected king" in any sense.

[@lynnebarnes3840]

@@olidojosephd.9054 the "elected king" is not a life long position, it is not a hereditary position, he's probably not inbred and he can be voted out. Buck house, was a private home first, but, it's not the only attraction in England. Many people including those in Cornwall would be better off without Monarchy, the history, the Jewels, Kew Gardens, (Queen Charlottes project) and the rest would remain.

[@pedropalma7596]

@@olidojosephd.9054 well said but dont bother with dark age minded people

[@Fermifire]

Francisco Franco 2.0

[@hamzajabran6303]

Power to the people

[@Hinata.Sakaguchi]

and will be replaced by more corrupt politician,the king has already abdicated,you can prosecute him all you want

[@cruzy2619]

No