The spokesman declined to say if the UAE, a federation of seven sheikdoms on the Arabian Peninsula, would be Juan Carlos’ permanent residence. UAE authorities have not responded to repeated questions regarding Juan Carlos’ stay in the country. In 2014, Juan Carlos abdicated the throne that then went to Felipe, who has taken steps to shield the monarchy from the scandals. Despite relocating outside of Spain, Juan Carlos has pledged via his lawyer to make himself available to prosecutors in Spain. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...___Hatton reported from Lisbon, Portugal.

Source: thestar August 17, 2020 13:22 UTC