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(CNN Spanish) - The King Emeritus of Spain, Juan Carlos I, has communicated this Monday to his son and current monarch, Felipe VI, the decision to move outside of Spain. As stated in the letter addressed to the current king, Juan Carlos I makes the decision "in the face of the public repercussion that certain past events are generating" in his private life and in this way "facilitate the exercise" of his son's duties "from the tranquility and calmness that requires your responsibility ”.
Juan Carlos I makes this announcement after learning in June that the Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office is investigating him for his involvement in possible irregularities in the construction of a high-speed rail line in Saudi Arabia that was inaugurated in 2018. Although the Prosecutor's Office did not specify by What specific crimes would be investigated, his work will focus on delimiting or ruling out any criminal responsibility that Juan Carlos I may have incurred after ceasing to be head of state.
After learning of his father's decision, according to the statement of Spanish royalty, Felipe VI conveyed to him "his heartfelt respect and gratitude for his decision" while stressing the "historical importance of his father's reign, as a legacy and political and institutional work of service to Spain and democracy ”.
CNN contacted the Royal House to find out their position, but declined to speak on the matter. CNN also attempted to speak to the legal representatives of the emeritus king, but received no response.
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