Spain's King Juan Carlos leaves Madrid hospital after successful hip operation
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Spain' King Juan Carlos has left a Madrid hospital after undergoing a successful hip replacement operation.
The 75-year-old monarch left the Quiron University Hospital on Monday, smiling and waving to reporters as he was driven away.
The king had a hip prosthesis removed Sept. 24 after it developed an infection. He went in for replacement surgery last Thursday.
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The monarch's popularity has dipped in recent years following scandals, including an elephant shooting trip in the middle of Spain's financial crisis that tarnished the royal family's image.
His son-in-law, Inaki Urdangarin is also under investigation on suspicion of having embezzled large sums in public contracts.