Spain's King Felipe Condemns Catalan "Disloyalty" As Rajoy Mulls "Nuclear Option"
Echoing the sentiment from his prime minister Mariano Rajoy, in a nationwide address on Tuesday night, Spain's King Felipe VI said that Spanish democracy is in a serious moment, and accuses Catalan separatist leaders of violating constitution.
"For some time now, certain officials in Catalonia have repeatedly, consciously and purposefully breached the constitution and their statute of autonomy"
Toeing the government line, the King said referendum plans were illegal, and that it is "irresponsible" to conduct risks economy.