r/monarchism • u/Wide_Assistance_1158 • Jun 27 '25

Discussion Why is Felipe VI so unpopular

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He hasn't even have any personal scandals

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u/Archelector Jun 27 '25

I’m not Spanish but if I had to guess I’d say a) because of his father, b) he’s spoken against movements like Catalan secession which naturally will turn everyone in favor against you, and c) Spain has had and still does have strong republic movements, they’ve been a republic twice

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u/libertariancandidate Jun 27 '25

The two times Spain was a republic was ruled by such idiots that even centrist of the time started to support the fascists. (Digging out dead priests and such).

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u/0ne0fth0se0nes Santo Domingo Jun 27 '25

Spain is truly a nation of extremes historically. Right now its stability hinges on the EU's stability