Spain's former king, Juan Carlos I, has filed a legal complaint against Miguel Ángel Revilla, ex-president of Cantabria, for alleged defamatory remarks made between 2022 and 2025. The ex-monarch, represented by a lawyer linked to Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner, seeks €50,000 in damages, which he plans to donate to charity.

Revilla, a vocal critic of Juan Carlos I, has defended his comments, citing corruption allegations against the former king.

He expressed disappointment, calling the lawsuit an attempt to silence criticism.

The Spanish royal household has distanced itself, labeling the legal action as a personal initiative of the former king.

Revilla has vowed to face the case as an ordinary citizen, maintaining his stance against corruption.