: He faced a harassment suit in London brought by Corinna, which was eventually dismissed due to crown immunity and lack of evidence.

The king's reputation began to unravel in 2012, triggered by a series of personal and financial scandals.

: During a severe economic recession in Spain, the king was pictured with a dead elephant on an expensive safari in Botswana.

: Allegations emerged regarding a $100 million payment from Saudi Arabia hidden in secret Swiss bank accounts.

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: He earned worldwide acclaim for dismantling the dictatorship.

: The hunt was attended by his long-time lover, Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, whose later legal battles would haunt the monarchy.