In recent weeks, the Spanish monarchy has gone through moments of great tension, especially due to the scandal surrounding King Juan Carlos after some photographs were published in which he appears kissing with Bárbara Rey. A situation that has led to more details about this affair coming to light.
That is why, in the midst of this media bustle, several claim that there is strong tension within the Royal House, to the extent that Philip VI I would have made a desperate plea to the emeritus so as not to damage the reputation of the Spanish crown. However, this has been completely ignored.
What did Felipe VI ask King Juan Carlos?
According to information recently published Confidential Monarchy, Felipe de Borbón would have asked Don Juan Carlos not to publish the memory book which is being prepared since this would be detrimental to the image of the Spanish crown and the heir to the throne, Princess Leonor.
However, the same publication points out that the emeritus would not be willing to listen to his son’s desperate plea. Therefore, it is that “the Zarzuela “It is pending the movements that Don Juan Carlos may make, to try to avoid ‘poisoned darts’ against the figure of Felipe VI and against the Crown,” according to what the aforementioned portal reported.
Also, the same Spanish media reported, from close sources, that “the emeritus intends for his memoirs to be published” since “he maintains that he has not done anything wrong” and “he wants his experiences to be known.”
The new book of memories of King Juan Carlos
On the other hand, King Emeritus Juan Carlos plans to release his memoirs, titled “Reconciliation”in early 2025, through the French publisher Stock. This book promises to offer a detailed and uncensored view of his life, an unusual decision for the monarch, who usually avoided public confessions.
According to statements collected by the magazine Point de Vuethe husband of the queen sofia He decided to write these memoirs to protect his version of events and prevent “the story of his own story from being stolen.”
While the news of this new book occurs in a complex context for the Spanish monarchy, especially due to the scandal caused by the photos of the former monarch of Spain with Barbara Rey.
