[she is not convicted yet, though with such actions the king obviously does convict his sister before the judge does. I suppose it puts the throne in a more comfortable position for now and it may be a pragmatic and sensible move,
but at what price? I think highly of the new king and queen, but this action before any guilt is
legally proven is not very edifying IMHO though I am sure it will be a popular move. ]quote
Marengo
I agree that Felipe is doing what he feels is necessary to clean house. He is in an unenviable position, but he is scoring points with the press and the public and that is what's important-for now. His integrity is unquestioned, his personal popularity higher than ever. Mission accomplished.
But I am convinced that the monarchy in Spain is doomed anyway. Whether he sticks it to his sister or not the whole house of cards will fall within the next 25 years if not sooner.
So in the end, what are the Borbons left with? A Spanish Republic and an irreparably damaged family.
By throwing his sister(prematurely I believe) to the wolves all Felipe is doing is buying the Crown a little more time. In the end, years from now, I hope he still believes it was worth it.