Spain king’s son-in-law goes to court

The Spanish king’s son-in-law has appeared before a judge for questioning in a corruption case that has shaken the royal family.

The son in law of Spain’s King arrived at a court in Palma on the Mediterranean island of Majorca on Saturday for a second questioning in his corruption case.

Inaki Urdangarin, made his way into the building amid tense street scenes where a contingent of around 170 police kept noisy protesters away from the courthouse.

He is accused of embezzling public funds paid in contracts to a company he managed several years ago.

Urdangarin, who has the title of “Duke of Palma”, is also accused of using his royal title to steal money.

His father-in-law, King Juan Carlos, has banned him from family functions. The investigation into the alleged financial misdeeds has deeply embarrassed the monarchy in a country hard hit by a financial crisis and sky-high unemployment.

Urdangarin who is married to Princess Cristina, the second of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia’s three children, was a professional handball player. He retired from professional sport in 2000, and went on to study business administration.