There is intense speculation in the Spanish media about the whereabouts of embattled ex-King Juan Carlos, after his shock announcement on Monday that he was leaving the country.
The 82-year-old, who is targeted by a corruption probe, announced the move in a letter posted on the royal website.
It gave no details about his destination, but some reports suggest he has gone to the Dominican Republic.
Juan Carlos said he would be available if prosecutors needed to speak to him.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says he does not know where the former king is.
In June, Spain’s Supreme Court opened an investigation into Juan Carlos’ alleged involvement in a high-speed rail contract in Saudi Arabia.
BBC Europe correspondent Nick Beake says it is a humiliating exit for a king who had once seemed set to go down in history as the leader who skilfully guided Spain to democracy after the death of General Franco in 1975.
In 2014, Juan Carlos abdicated and handed over to his son Felipe.
Newspapers give various accounts about the former king’s travels.
La Vanguardia says he went to Portugal early on Monday, and was planning to fly to the Dominican Republic to stay with friends.
ABC, another daily, said he was already in the Dominican Republic. But El Confidencial said he could be in Portugal, France or Italy.
El Pais meanwhile has so far refrained from speculating about Juan Carlos’s whereabouts.
In Portugal, media said he was in the resort towns of Estoril or Cascais.
There are no reports from the Dominican Republic that he is in the Caribbean country.
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