HOME Queen Letizia and King Felipe visit King Juan Carlos at the hospital Queen Sofia's husband underwent a triple bypass Agosto 26 of 2019 - 10:29 EDT by Alexandra Hurtado Galería: 3 Fotos Volver a la noticia 1/3 © Getty Images King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited King Juan Carlos on August 25 at Quiron Salud Hospital in Pozuelo de Alarco following the Spanish royal’s successful cardiac surgery. 2/3 © Getty Images Queen Sofia spent time with her husband at the hospital. Former King Juan Carlos is said to be in good spirits after his procedure. 3/3 © Getty Images The 81-year-old royal, who abdicated in 2014 in favor of his son Felipe, retired from public life in June 2019. More about: King Felipe Queen Letizia Spanish Royals