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Juan Carlos I Admits Corinna Affair Damaged His Standing and Influenced Exile in New Memoir Excerpts

The previewed memoir arrives this week in France, presenting contrition alongside a pledge of support for the Crown's future.

Overview

  • Publisher Stock released excerpts on November 3, with the full book due November 5 in France and December 3 in Spain.
  • Juan Carlos calls the relationship with Corinna Larsen an error he bitterly regrets, saying it hurt his reputation and contributed to his decision to leave Spain.
  • He writes that the affair never affected his responsibilities as king, as coverage revisits probes tied to undeclared funds and reports of large gifts, including an alleged €65 million.
  • The memoir recounts bringing a 13-year-old Felipe to the palace during the 23-F coup, stating his instruction as future king began that night, and offers praise for Queen Sofía, Felipe VI, and Princess Leonor.
  • An editorial in Faro de Vigo advocates facilitating his return from Abu Dhabi and describes his isolation there, asserting he has no pending legal cases.