Editorial: El Mundo

• The figure of the Emeritus King, Juan Carlos I, is tarnished by his latest video and decision to live abroad.
• Juan Carlos I's role in the Transition is recognized, but it is also considered a collective achievement of all Spaniards.
• The legitimate authority of Felipe VI is based on the Spanish Constitution, not just on his ancestry.
• The royal house was unaware of and disapproves of the message issued by Juan Carlos I.
• Juan Carlos I's memoirs, with his allusions to Queen Letizia, are also problematic.

Conclusion: The conduct of Juan Carlos I is negatively affecting his son's reign and the nation's interests.

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