The emeritus king is already flying on his way to Spain. His plane took off at 1:15 p.m. local time from Abu Dhabi (11:15 a.m. peninsular time) and is scheduled to land at Vigo airport around 7:00 p.m.

The King, who is at the moment, will fly to Saudi Arabia, will cross the south of Syria, Greece and will end up flying over the airspace of Italy to arrive at the Galician airport in the middle of the afternoon.

It is the first flight that King Juan Carlos has made to Spain since he installed his habitual residence in the United Arab Emirates two years ago. Once he arrives in Galicia, he will travel to the town of Sanxenxo.

To follow the route of the flight that brought the King Emeritus to Spain, click HERE.