Spanish King Juan Carlos has resigned. Prince Felipe of Asturias will now ascend the throne, according to Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.
The Spanish Royal Family has been a target of numerous scandals lately. Juan Carlos’ younger daughter Christina married a man who was involved in a major corruption case. The king himself was criticized for secretly going on a safari in Africa at the government’s expense when the country was in a grave economic condition. People learned about his activities when the king broke his leg. As a result, Juan Carlos was dismissed from chairing the WWF.
