This Article is From Jan 07, 2014

Spain king's daughter charged with financial crimes

Spain king's daughter charged with financial crimes

A file photo taken on June 20, 2013 shows Spanish Princess Cristina attending a mass commemorating the centenary of the birth of Don Juan de Borbon at the chapel of the Royal Palace in Madrid

Madrid: Spanish King Juan Carlos' youngest daughter Cristina has been summoned to face tax crime and money-laundering charges, a court on the island of Majorca said on Tuesday.

Cristina, 48, would be the first direct relative of the king ever to appear in court accused of wrongdoing. She has been linked to the business affairs of her husband Inaki Urdangarin, who is under investigation for alleged embezzlement of public funds.

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