On January 5, King Juan Carlos I celebrated his 87th birthday in Abu Dhabi with a rather lavish party, of which not many details were known until recently.
The emeritus king celebrated with his two daughters, Infanta Cristina and Infanta Elena, several of his grandchildren, and a select group of friends in an elegant villa that has been his home since he moved there in 2020.
Juan Carlos I has been living in Abu Dhabi since 2020, following a scandal that revealed he had part of his wealth abroad. Although the investigations against him were closed, he decided to stay in that country, as reported by RoyalFamily.news.
Photos of King Juan Carlos’ Birthday
Returning to the subject of his birthday, hours before the party, a close friend offered a spectacular drone show for Juan Carlos.
However, what has really got people talking are the photos of the party that, when they came to light, have made Zarzuela uncomfortable.
This is not new, as the Royal Household has shown its discontent on previous occasions regarding the dissemination of images related to the emeritus king. This year, the magazine ‘Hola’ published an extensive report of the event, which has infuriated the Royal House.
According to Semana magazine, a close source mentioned that the dissemination of these images could affect the image of Felipe VI.
At Zarzuela, it is believed that these photos interfere with efforts to protect the reputation of the Crown in Spain.
Although it is said that an alleged biographer of the emeritus king assures that he does not want to interfere in his son’s life, at the Palace they think that these leaks only complicate matters.
For the Royal Household, showing images of Juan Carlos I’s birthday to the public is a lack of discretion and contradicts their focus on prudence.
For now, it is not known how King Felipe has reacted to seeing the photos of his father celebrating with the family, but it is likely that there will be some kind of conversation about it.
Thus, this party not only became a cause for celebration but also adds another chapter to the complicated relationship between the emeritus king and the current Royal House.