The Official Residence on King Juan Carlos I is the Oriente Palace in Madrid. However, it is used for state functions only. The de facto residence is the Zarzuela Palace, also in Madrid.
King Juan Carlos I guided the PEACEFUL transition of Spain from the absolute dictatorship of Francisco France to a democratic Constitutional Monarchy. Did a helluva a job too!
Kings are not elected. Juan Carlos I is the grandson of the last reigning King of Spain. Francisco Franco negotiated with his father, brought him to Spain, and educated him as his successor. Juan...