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Spain's former king to appeal no-immunity ruling

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Spain's former king to appeal no-immunity ruling
Former king Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain do not live together but have not filed for divorce. (Photo by JOHN THYS / Belga / AFP) / Belgium OUT

Spain's former king Juan Carlos I will appeal a ruling that he does not have state immunity, as he fights harassment claims from his ex-lover, a court heard Tuesday.

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The 84-year-old former head of state was told last week that Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn can pursue him in the English courts for civil personal injury damages.

At a hearing at the High Court in London, the former king's lawyers said they would ask the Court of Appeal to overturn the ruling.

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Judge Matthew Nicklin adjourned the case until July 8, pending the decision of the higher court about whether to grant the application.

Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, 58 alleges that Juan Carlos harassed her after their relationship soured, using threats, break-ins at her properties and surveillance.

The Danish businesswoman's lawyers accused him of trying to frustrate her claim. He strenuously denies the allegations.

"We are another step towards a hearing on the facts of this case," said lawyer Robin Rathmell.

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