Former king Juan Carlos returns to Spain after two years in exile
Spain's former king made his first trip home in nearly two years in exile following financial scandals.He will stay travel to Madrid on Money to visit his wife Sofia, his son King Felipe VI, and other royal family members.
Pulling up to the sailing club in the resort town of Sanxenxo, the 84-year-old - who flew in from Abu Dhabi on Thursday evening - was greeted by dozens of well-wishers, and a crowd of journalists. Hobbling along with his cane and holding onto the arm of an aide, the ex-monarch beamed as he greeted the crew of his yacht, the"Bribon" - Spanish for"rascal".
The former monarch will stay with a close friend in Sanxenxo until Monday, when he travels to Madrid for a brief visit with his wife Sofia, his son King Felipe VI and other family members.News of the disgraced former king's impending arrival sparked a backlash earlier this week.
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