Captured by the world's media, Spain's Princess Cristina leaves a hotel in Barcelona for a courthouse in Palma de Mallorca.<br /> <br />It's the first time in history that a member of Spain's royal family has been hauled into court in a criminal proceeding.<br /> <br />Princess Cristina's husband Inaki Urdangarin is alleged to have defrauded eight million dollars of public money through his charitable foundation.<br /> <br />The 48-year-old princess is suspected of tax fraud and money-laundering.<br /> <br />She and her husband deny any wrongdoing, and have not been charged.<br /> <br />But it's a story that these pro-republican campaigners are only too familiar with....It's made headlines in Spain for three years, damaging the reputation and credibility of the country's royalty.<br /> <br />Princess Cristina was given special permission to be allowed to be driven to the courthouse, avoiding the glare television cameras.<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) UNIDENTIFIED MAN SITTING AT AIRPORT, SAYING:<br /> <br />"When I had to go to
