King Juan Carlos is out of intensive care and has already taken his first steps after a hernia operation.

His Majesty went to La Milagrosa hospital in Madrid for the scheduled operation.

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Several members of the Royal Family have made their way to visit Don Juan Carlos at the hospital. So has Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy.

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The King is expected to be in the hospital for about a week, but will spend a few more in recovery.