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Tax trial confirmed for Spain's Princess Cristina
Source: BBC
7 November 2014 Last updated at 12:24 GMT
Tax trial confirmed for Spain's Princess Cristina
A Spanish court has dropped money-laundering charges against Princess Cristina, the sister of King Felipe VI.
However, the high court in Palma de Mallorca said it would continue with a prosecution for tax fraud.
The charges relate to the business dealings of her husband, Inaki Urdangarin.
Many Spaniards have recently lost confidence in the monarchy following a series of scandals, including Princess Cristina's case.
Tax trial confirmed for Spain's Princess Cristina
A Spanish court has dropped money-laundering charges against Princess Cristina, the sister of King Felipe VI.
However, the high court in Palma de Mallorca said it would continue with a prosecution for tax fraud.
The charges relate to the business dealings of her husband, Inaki Urdangarin.
Many Spaniards have recently lost confidence in the monarchy following a series of scandals, including Princess Cristina's case.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29953560