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| Spanish Princess Cristina to face charges | |
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| A Spanish judge has formalised charges against Princess Cristina, King Felipe's sister, in a tax fraud and money laundering case. | A Spanish judge has formalised charges against Princess Cristina, King Felipe's sister, in a tax fraud and money laundering case. |
| The princess, 49, was questioned in court in February about the business dealings of her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, and could now face trial. | |
| However, an appeal has been lodged against the decision. | |
| The judge's ruling will come as an embarrassment to Felipe VI, who came to the throne only six days ago. | |
| The tax fraud case was one of several scandals that weakened the popularity of the Spanish monarchy and prompted the abdication of King Juan Carlos. | |
| Princess Cristina's appearance in court in Mallorca was unprecedented for the royal family and if she goes to trial, she could face up to 11 years in jail. | |
| Judge Jose Castro has been investigating allegations that the princess's husband embezzled millions in public funds with a former business partner. | |
| Mr Urdangarin, who is the Duke of Palma, and Diego Torres were alleged to have received 5.6m euros (£4.6m; $7.5m) by overcharging regional governments for organising sporting events as part of a not-for-profit organisation called Noos. |