Recent photographs of King Juan Carlos I kissing former actress Barbara Rey have unleashed a torrent of criticism and controversy towards the emeritus monarch.
These images not only graphically confirm a relationship that has been speculated about for years, but also intertwine personal affairs with political and state matters, generating a scandal that captures public attention.
The publication of these images in the Dutch press has triggered a series of controversies.
Barbara Rey’s reaction, announcing her intention to take legal action, adds a further complex layer to this narrative. Her appearance coincides with the return of the emeritus king to Spain, a return that has generated even more media interest.
Former King Juan Carlos in Spain
Juan Carlos I is currently in Sanxenxo, enjoying his favorite pastime: sailing.
Recently, it was made public that he had a meeting with his granddaughter, Princess Leonor, who is at the Naval Academy doing her military training with a view to becoming queen.
The Spanish press has reported that, despite the controversies generated by the photographs, the emeritus king has maintained an active agenda.
In fact, he has been the leader of the European Regatta Championship after winning the only race in the classics category in which he participated this Monday, September 30.
In a video shared by the Real Club Náutico de Sanxenxo, Juan Carlos expressed his joy for the triumph, mentioning the difficulties that the competition presented due to the shifting winds, and referring optimistically to the coming days of competition.
Since his arrival in Spain, the emeritus king had planned to participate in several regattas, a tradition he has continued despite the barrage of criticism he faces for his extramarital affair with Barbara Rey.
This situation illustrates the former monarch’s ability to navigate between personal controversy and his love of the sea, suggesting that, for the moment, the repercussions of his past have not significantly affected his public life.