Spain's Princess Cristina in court for fraud trial

Princess Cristina and her husband have arrived at court for the start of a historic trial which marks the first time a member of Spain’s royal family has faced criminal charges since the monarchy was restored in 1975.

Spain's Princess Cristina in court for fraud trial

Princess Cristina and her husband have arrived at court for the start of a historic trial which marks the first time a member of Spain’s royal family has faced criminal charges since the monarchy was restored in 1975.

The 50-year-old is accused of two counts of tax fraud carrying a maximum prison sentence of eight years for allegedly failing to declare taxes on personal expenses paid by a real estate company she owned with her husband.

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