King Juan Carlos I of Spain abdicated in 2014 to protect the crown after a major scandal. But last March brought news of an even bigger one: He and his son, current King Felipe VI, were the beneficiaries of millions placed in private accounts in Switzerland, allegedly from Saudi Arabia. How did Juan Carlos, once considered a hero, become toxic to the Royal House of Spain?

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Journalist and writer Ana Romero (@AnaRomeroGalan); investigative journalist Álvaro de Cózar, co-creator of the podcast XREY. Special thanks to Borja Echevarría (@borjaechevarria).

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