Opinion: Twelve European monarchies survive

On his accession the new king must make himself useful to the country

Elevation of Prince Felipe to throne expected later this month

Challenge for successor Prince Felipe is to restore credibility of monarchy

King helped smooth Spain’s transition to democracy following Franco dictatorship

King Juan Carlos had ‘succeeded in uniting the Spanish behind democratic principles’

Former prime minister a consensus-builder who modernised the country

Several commemorative events held in Spanish capital

Princess Cristina undergoes five-hour interrogation

Daughter of king Juan Carlos faces charges of tax fraud linked to her use of funds from a shell company

Manner of Cristina’s arrival in court for corruption case triggers national debate

King’s daughter will not appeal court order to answer money-laundering charges

Support for the monarchy is waning with each new scandal

Summons issued to Cristina, youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos, on suspicion of tax fraud and money laundering

Infanta Cristina named as suspect by court in relation to husband’s business activities

Station transforms itself from being government puppet to outspoken critic

Health of Spanish king Juan Carlos and his future as monarch have come under scrutiny

Black-box located and expected to shed light on fatal incident near Santiago de Compostela

At least 80 people dead after high speed crash near Santiago de Compostela

“What happened is simply an error of administrative procedure”

Juan Carlos has increasingly appeared out of touch as country faces economic crisis

Growing belief King Juan Carlos has lost touch with his subjects