The departure of the Spanish monarch in 1931 stemmed from a complex interplay of political, social, and economic factors that had eroded his authority and the credibility of the monarchy itself. This pivotal moment marked the end of an era and the beginning of the Second Republic in Spain.
The king’s support had been significantly weakened by his association with the Primo de Rivera dictatorship in the 1920s. While initially intended to restore order and stability, the regime ultimately proved unpopular and failed to address fundamental issues within Spanish society. Moreover, the economic hardships of the Great Depression further exacerbated existing social tensions and fueled anti-monarchist sentiment. Public opinion increasingly turned against the king as he was perceived as detached from the struggles of ordinary citizens.
