King Juan Carlos built a tradition of presenting annual Christmas Eve National Speeches entitled " Mensaje de S.M. Juan Carlos I , " personal messages from himself as king to the nation which are broadcast by radio and television through various media outlets . King Juan Carlos usually referred to social or economic challenges facing the nation as well as positive messages of charity , good will , and religious faith . In 2004 , the speech was highly related to the 2004 Madrid train bombings ; in 2006 he talked about the need to become a united nation against terrorism ( in implicit support of Zapatero 's anti-terrorist policies ) , and he mentioned the increasing force of immigrants in Spain and appreciated their contribution to the economy
2004 Madrid train bombings
2004 Madrid train bombings
Monarchy of Spain