The Infanta Cristina is seen here at a Mass in Madrid in June 2013
A Spanish judge has
summoned the youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos to appear in court
over accusations of fraud and money-laundering.
The Infanta Cristina, 48, has been linked to the business
affairs of her husband, Inaki Urdangarin, who is being investigated for
alleged embezzlement. The princess is now a formal suspect and should appear in court on 8 March.
It is believed to be the first time a direct relative of the king will appear in court accused of wrongdoing.
Palma de Mallorca court judge Jose Castro ordered the
princess to appear for questioning about her partnership with Mr
Urdangarin in a firm called Aizoon.Last year, properties belonging to her husband were impounded after allegations that Mr Urdangarin, the Duke of Palma, misused millions of euros in public funds given to a charitable foundation he ran.
The duke denied wrongdoing and was not charged with any crime.
One of the properties impounded is a large luxury house on the outskirts of Barcelona belonging to the duke and the princess, who currently lives in the Swiss city of Geneva.
The Infanta Cristina is the king's middle child. She has an elder sister, Infanta Elena, and a younger brother, Crown Prince Felipe, the heir apparent.
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