Juan Carlos I moved to the United Arab Emirates in 2020 and began living in exile.

Since the abdication, his relationship with King Felipe VI appears to have become quite strained.

In 2003, they made their fairytale story known to the public by announcing their engagement.

King Felipe smiling in 2022

In May 2004, the two were married in Madrid in a ceremony held at the beautiful Almudena Cathedral.

Both the world and King Felipe VI have fallen in love with Queen Letizia.

After all these years, these two royals appear to be still very much in love.

Former king Juan Carlos I and King Felipe in 2015

As Princess Leonor grew up, King Felipe VI chose only the best education for his daughter.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia personally paid the $92,700 required for their daughter to attend.

They were all smiles.

Juan Carlos I and King Felipe embrace in 2014

Facing her mother-in-law, Queen Letizia then began to remove the Queen Mother’s hand from Infanta Sofia.

Infanta Cristina, who faced eight years in prison, was accused of collaborating with him, per theBBC.

As King Felipe VI took the throne, his sister and brother-in-law were facing the courts.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia smiling at each other

Like her father, Infanta Cristina no longer lives in Spain.

She now resides in Geneva, Switzerland.

Froilan now lives with his grandfather, Juan Carlos I, in the United Arab Emirates.

King Felipe, Infanta Sofia, Queen Letizia, and Princess Sofia smiling

He remains fourth-in-line for the throne.

Waving to her family, the young royal confidently walked into the next chapter in her life.

Later that month, Infanta Sofia made her own significant step forward.

Queen Letizia, King Felipe and Queen Sofia walking together

After sending their youngest off to college, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are now royal empty-nesters.

The letter, posted onTwitter, honored the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the legacy she left behind.

You are all in our hearts and thoughts.

Infanta Elena in 2023

We will miss her dearly."

Infanta Cristina looking away

Felipe Juan Froilán in 2013

King Felipe places a comforting hand on the shoulder of daughter Princess Leonor

King Felipe and Queen Elizabeth II on a state visit in 2017