So JC went from being booed and slinking out of Spain in disgrace to a hero's welcome? I can believe that many were happy to see the ex-king, but I have a hunch that "vive el rey" was referring to Felipe. A lot of palace insiders, who are now on the outside, miss the personal enrichment that comes from a close relationship with Juan Carlos. But the public? The taxpayers? The investigation into his alleged corruption didn't go anywhere, really, although JC was found to have undeclared income and was made to pay back taxes. The rest of the allegations either fell apart due to insufficient evidence or were outside the statute of limitations. Are Spaniards feeling nostalgic and forgiving about the former king? I can't imagine Juan Carlos returned without Felipe and Letizia knowing and approving.

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