The private life of Infanta Elena
Infanta Elena has always been characterized by keeping a low profile when it comes to her love life. Since her separation from Jaime de Marichalar, with whom she had her children Froilán and Victoria Federica, she has been very secretive about her romantic relationships and has shared little information about her heart. Pilar Eyre, a notable journalist in these matters, comments that Elena has not had important relationships since that breakup.
Despite this secrecy, the infanta’s name has been linked to several men, both before and after her marriage. A character who constantly figures in these speculations is Álvaro Muñoz Escassi, a renowned equestrian.
Meetings and shared hobbies
The common interest in horse riding allowed the paths of Infanta Elena and Álvaro Muñoz Escassi to cross several times. One of the most notable meetings was during the II Vía de la Plata Route in 2014, at the Real Club Pineda in Seville. Their enthusiasm for horses facilitated a friendly atmosphere between them, which led them to get to know each other better.
Common events and romance rumors
Álvaro, accustomed to moving in high society circles and competing alongside notable figures such as Cayetano de Alba, acquired a special relationship with Infanta Elena. In 2017, they met again in the Copa de S.M. The Volvo Trophy King, which reignited speculation about a possible romance between them. Although no romantic link has ever been officially confirmed, the closeness between the two is clear.
The role of Queen Sofia
Aware of Escassi’s reputation as a heartthrob, Queen Sofia intervened to safeguard her daughter. The queen, upon knowing Álvaro’s love history, feared that Elena could experience complicated and painful situations. She wanted to prevent her daughter from having experiences similar to those she herself had faced with Juan Carlos I. This maternal desire led Sofía to recommend that Elena stay away from Escassi.
An unmistakable love story
The love life of Álvaro Muñoz Escassi has been intensely covered by the press. He has had relationships with several well-known women, starting with Lara Dibildos, with whom he even has a son named Álvaro. His romance with Sonia Ferrer also made headlines, especially after coinciding on the program ‘Look who’s jumping!’. Later, Escassi had a relationship with Vicky Martín Berrocal, whom he met during the April Fair after her breakup with soccer player Denilson.
Another significant romance in Escassi’s life was with Raquel Bernal, a Venezuelan businesswoman, with whom he reached the altar. More recently, his relationship with María José Suárez lasted more than three years and ended in a conflictive manner. While Escassi affirmed that they had an open relationship, María José categorically denied it, adding more controversy to her sentimental history.
