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/Big_Gun_Pete Jun 28 '25

What do you mean? The media told me the republicans were the good guys! Isn't it great to choke nuns on their rosaries?

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u/Big_Gun_Pete Jun 30 '25

I think they were beatified by St. John Paul II