Denied Immunity, Spain's Ex-King Could Face Trial In UK Harassment Case
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Danish national Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein Sayn had testified she was romantically involved with the former monarch of Spain, Juan Carlos, and alleged multiple acts of harassment.
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos could face trial in Britain in a harassment case brought against him by his former lover after the English High Court ruled on Thursday that he does not have the right to sovereign immunity.
Danish national Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein Sayn, who lives in Britain and has testified that she was romantically involved with the former monarch and received financial information and documents from him, alleged multiple acts of harassment between 2012 and 2020.
"If the case goes further, the Defendant will have an opportunity to defend the claims made against him and, ultimately, the Court will hear evidence and make a decision after a trial," the ruling read.
Juan Carlos's lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while the Royal Palace declined to comment. The former king has denied the allegations previously, as the court acknowledged.
