King Juan Carlos is in Madrid to attend this Sunday, alongside to Kings Felipe and Letizia and Queen Sofia, at the funeral of his nephew, Juan Gómez-Acebodied on August 12 in Palma at the age of 54 due to cancer. The King Emeritus arrived this Friday late afternoon in the Spanish capital, where he is staying in a luxury hotel located city center.
This is the first time that it has been proven that the former head of state has been staying in Madrid since he left Spain on August 3, 2020 to reside in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) due to the controversy generated by its tax irregularities and conduct. personnel.
This is the thirteenth time that Felipe VI’s father has visited Spain.since his departure. His last trip took place on July 15, when he was in Sanxenxo (Pontevedra) to sail with the “Bribon” and spend a few days with your sailing friendsIt is expected that at the funeral of the second of the five children of Infanta Pilar de Borbón, sister of Don Juan Carlos, who died in January 2020, it will coincide once again with Felipe VI and Queens Letizia and Sofía, as well as with the Infantas. Elena and Cristina.
The monarch’s family already coincided on April 8 in Madrid with the funeral of another cousin of Felipe VI, Fernando Gómez-Acebo, who died on Last March 1st at 49 years old. As on this occasion, the funeral will take place in the Cathedral Church of the Armed Forces, near the Royal Palace. The family of Juan Gómez-Acebo has agreed to postpone the burial of his ashes and the mass in his memory until September so that the mourner in the family can attend.
