Preventing family rivals (like his cousin Alfonso) from challenging his claim to the throne.
An essay on by Fernando Rueda can explore the intricate and often shadowy relationship between the Spanish Crown and the country's intelligence services (CNI, formerly CESID). Essay Outline: The Shield of the Crown Introduction: A New Perspective on Power Al Servicio De Su Majestad - Fernando Rueda.epub
Investigating the backgrounds of prospective queens and protecting family members from their own indiscretions. Preventing family rivals (like his cousin Alfonso) from
A central theme is the "education" of Juan Carlos I under the watchful eye of Franco’s spies. Rueda details how the young prince was constantly monitored, even during his naval travels, teaching him early on that control of the intelligence services was the only way to ensure his own survival and authority once on the throne. A central theme is the "education" of Juan