The emeritus king, who turns 85 this Thursday, January 5, the third anniversary of his self-exile from the United Arab Emirates, plans to change his residence. Since he moved there, in August 2020, he has lived in one of the houses that his friend Emir Mohamed bin Zayed had provided for him. A large and comfortable house, which has become his home. However, the memories of a lived house are missing. Now that he is going to spend three years in the Emirates, the time has come for him to move, according to ABC.
The former head of state faces his 85 in good health, they slide from his environment. He starts the year with moving plans. The new residence would be a neighbor of the one he currently occupies. Both would be in the same urbanization, the luxurious and comfortable Al Bateen, quotes the newspaper. In his new home, the King’s father could gather his memories and personal belongings and put it to his taste with the accompanying photographs and paintings. Apparently, Don Juan Carlos has been able to receive part of his belongings thanks to the friends and family who have visited him throughout these two and a half years.
The emir himself also resides in Al Bateen. It is a residential area shielded from the media and cameras. An inaccessible environment in which Don Juan Carlos has been able to enjoy maximum privacy. This move would confirm his plans to establish his residence in the Emirates “permanently”, as reported via statement in March 2022. It also helps him maintain an active life and be focused on his well-being, for which he counts with the collaboration of a physiotherapist. Let’s remember when we saw him in the port of Sanxenxo, in May 2022, going down the stairs. He used a cane to walk and keep a firm step. Three escorts also accompany the emeritus, the newspaper mentions.
His life there takes place in the most absolute privacy. We saw him enjoying a Rafa Nadal match, with whom he shared a few hours. He also goes out to eat at nearby restaurants and for walks. A quiet life.