While the British royal family consistently dominates global headlines, there are more than 40 other countries in the world that still have monarchies. While many of these families execute their royal duties without much fanfare, others have become embroiled in various scandals over the years.

From financial woes plaguing a former Spanish king to the disappearance of an Emirati princess, here are some of the lesser-known transgressions surrounding royal families.

Spain

The former king of Spain, Juan Carlos , saw an explosion of popularity in the 1980s after helping to foil a coup d'etat attempt. But after his abdication in 2014, there were numerous investigations into Juan Carlos' alleged financial wrongdoings.

These misdeeds included the "alleged involvement of Juan Carlos in a hi

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