Wow, thanks for this info OmerH. Maybe General Franco had dreams of creating a legacy similar to the French emperor Napoleon. I did review on another board that his daughter or wife also had their own considerable jewel collection. I cannot equate his actions as being a dictator if he indeed agreed to the return of a constitutional royal family and a democracy. I guess he is more in line with the traits of Oliver Cromwell who was viewed as a Lord Protector/ Great Steward in the UK's interregnum period.

Regards,

Dave.