Spain’s royal family is in the midst of an unprecedented scandal following the publication of compromising images of former King Juan Carlos I and his mistress, Barbara Rey.
Although the Spanish press has extensively covered the issue, the Royal Family has remained silent about the photographs, which were taken while Juan Carlos was still on the throne.
The strategy adopted by the royal family seems to be to minimize attention on this matter, similar to their approach during the explosive revelations by Jaime del Burgo, who claimed he had an affair with Queen Letizia.
In the midst of this whirlwind, the current monarch, Felipe VI, has decided to make a public appearance, supported by his sister, Infanta Cristina.
King Felipe and Infanta Cristina
Infanta Cristina, aware of the importance of family unity in times of crisis, brings with her the experience of having faced her own storm after the infidelity scandal that ended her marriage to Iñaki Urdangarin, as well as the controversies that landed him in prison.
This background of experiences has led both siblings to grow closer, being captured together at a recent event.
On September 25, Felipe VI presided over a solemn act commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Dalí Museum, inaugurated in 1974 on the remains of the former Municipal Theater, one of Salvador Dalí’s greatest works.
What is remarkable about this event is that Infanta Cristina was present, given that she is a member of the board of trustees of the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation. Cristina’s attendance marks an important step since the two siblings had been estranged for some considerable time.
Despite the current tensions facing the Spanish monarchy, the meeting of Felipe VI and Infanta Cristina on such a convulsive day is interpreted as a gesture of family unity.
Far from being discouraged by the crisis surrounding his family, King Felipe VI has continued to fulfill his official commitments.
For her part, Queen Letizia has traveled to Italy, where she will preside over an event for International Cancer Research Day.
The schedule of commitments for the Queen and the King remains unchanged despite the turmoil surrounding the royal family, demonstrating a clear determination on the part of both monarchs to carry on with their institutional work.