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The king's reputation began to unravel in 2012, triggered by a series of personal and financial scandals.

Juan Carlos I ascended to the throne in 1975, just two days after the death of dictator Francisco Franco. He was initially seen as Franco's protege, but he defied expectations by steering Spain toward a modern parliamentary monarchy. 2022---Juan-Carlos-I----New-series-focuses-on-the-ex-king

: He famously stood down a military coup in 1981, cementing his legacy as a "national savior". The king's reputation began to unravel in 2012,