The article analyzes the political and social implications of Juan Carlos I's potential return to Spain and the conditions imposed by the monarchy, specifically that he should recover his tax residency status. It highlights how the legacy of a constitutional monarch is intertwined with the personality and temperament of the individual, noting that while Juan Carlos I succeeded in dismantling the Franco regime, his approach may be misaligned with the stability required in a constitutional order. Furthermore, the piece critiques the ongoing debate within Spanish politics regarding the monarchy's role and the defense of Juan Carlos by political figures such as Alberto Núñez Feijóo, emphasizing the symbolic weight of the monarchy amidst changing political climates and public perceptions.