The king himself had previously expressed his concern over the impact of the crisis on Spaniards and called on the nation to come together to get through the tough times . NEW : King Juan Carlos apologized upon leaving the hospital . The king 's return trip caused an uproar for its participants . Spain is in the throes of an economic crisis .
NEW : King Juan Carlos apologized upon leaving the hospital . The king 's return trip caused an uproar for its participants . Spain is in the throes of an economic crisis .