King Juan Carlos I has found essential support in his son and daughters during a period of media turmoil.
The emeritus monarch, at 85 years old, has returned to Spain with the intention of enjoying his favorite hobby: Sailing competitions.
His arrival in the town of Sanxenxo has coincided with a new scandal related to his relationship with actress Barbara Rey.
The controversy gained momentum when a Dutch magazine published images of the king kissing the actress, which led Spanish media to disseminate compromising voice recordings in which the monarch’s conversation with his mistress can be heard.
In those recordings, Rey made statements involving Queen Sofia, suggesting that she is responsible for certain problems in his personal life.
Despite the turbulence, Juan Carlos’ close circle has chosen to express unconditional support for him.
King Juan Carlos receives visit from his son and daughters
Press reports indicate that several members of the royal family have taken advantage of their stay in Spain to visit him.
This Thursday, Infanta Elena made a trip to meet with her father, moving in the evening to the house of Pedro Campos, Juan Carlos’ usual residence during his visits to Spain, where they shared a dinner.
Likewise, his sister, Infanta Margarita, along with her husband, daughter, and grandson, also spent time with him.
The king has been visited by all his children during his stay.
King Felipe VI, accompanied by Queen Letizia, was the first to visit him. In addition, the monarch moved to see Princess Leonor at the nearby military academy.
For her part, Infanta Cristina also joined the visits at the home of Pedro Campos, the monarch’s close friend.
This visit of King Juan Carlos I has lasted almost two weeks, which represents his longest stay in Spain since he moved to Abu Dhabi.
Despite the bad weather, he has continued to enjoy the regattas, defying expectations that the recent leak of audios and photographs with Barbara Rey might curb his activities.
The constant presence of his children and other family members reiterates that, despite the controversy, his family environment provides him with the strength to face these challenges.