Alfonso XIII of Spain

Alfonso XIII (1886–1941) reigned as King of Spain. He was the posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, was proclaimed King at his birth. His mother, Queen Maria Christina, was appointed regent during his minority. In 1902, on attaining his 16th year, the King assumed control of the state. During his reign, Alfonso kept Spain neutral during World War I, attempted to promote tourism in his country, but was ultimately ousted in 1931 by the formation of the Second Spanish Republic. During the Spanish Civil War, Alfonso openly expressed his preference for the Nationalist faction. However, Nationalist leader, and eventual head of state Francisco Franco made it clear that he would not restore Alfonso XIII upon a Spanish victory.

Alfonso died in exile a month and a half after officially abdicating in favor of his son Juan, the father of the currently reigning Juan Carlos I.

Alfonso XIII in The War That Came Early
Marshal José Sanjurjo had announced his intention to restore Alfonso XIII to the Spanish throne upon a Nationalist victory in the Spanish Civl War. But in 1939, even as the Spanish Civil War merged into the Second World War, Sanjurjo was still far from victory, and Alfonso was still far from restoration.