King Juan Carlos of Spain abdicates

[Lyrebird]

The timing is interesting.

Any thoughts?

 

[Kadabra]

While I don't know a whole lot about western European political dynamics, based on this article, to me it seems like he just got tired of it. I don't think the timing is significant, assuming you're referring to the corruption allegations against his daughter. People have pretty short attention spans when it comes to stuff like this, so it wouldn't have been a problem for him in the longer term.

What I find interesting is that the Queen of England is still in power. Not that I mind in the least, as she's a pretty fine lady.

 

[hurristat]

Part of it is that he's been under fire for his policies in the past few years, even though he doesn't have much by way of power. I heard from my parents (so not a verifiable source so don't quote me on this) that, among other things, he drew fire for being on the WWF committee and then went elephant poaching in Africa.

To me he's mostly important for "Porque no te callas?", which is the funniest thing.

I will say that I do think the decision to give his son more time to mature on the throne is wise, but that excuse is more convenient than anything else.

 

[Dorothy LaRouge]

His son is also the only Spanish royal with any shred of popularity these days.

 

[Jolene]

What I find interesting is that the Queen of England is still in power. Not that I mind in the least, as she's a pretty fine lady.

I think if the Queen does abdicate, she will wait until after she breaks Queen Victoria's record next year. She's already made it this far I don't know why she would quit now. Considering what great shape she's in I wouldn't be surprised if she lived to be 100 like her mom. I also wouldn't be surprised if Prince Charles died before becoming King. Then again nobody really likes him.

 

[Nero the Giant Whiscash]

What I find interesting is that the Queen of England is still in power. Not that I mind in the least, as she's a pretty fine lady.

I think if the Queen does abdicate, she will wait until after she breaks Queen Victoria's record next year. She's already made it this far I don't know why she would quit now. Considering what great shape she's in I wouldn't be surprised if she lived to be 100 like her mom. I also wouldn't be surprised if Prince Charles died before becoming King. Then again nobody really likes him.

I like him more than william and kate at this point but that being said most of the european monarchs reallly don't have much power any more

 

[BlackButterfree]

What I find interesting is that the Queen of England is still in power. Not that I mind in the least, as she's a pretty fine lady.

I think if the Queen does abdicate, she will wait until after she breaks Queen Victoria's record next year. She's already made it this far I don't know why she would quit now. Considering what great shape she's in I wouldn't be surprised if she lived to be 100 like her mom. I also wouldn't be surprised if Prince Charles died before becoming King. Then again nobody really likes him.

Her mother lived to be 100? Wow, that's impressive.