Desire for reintegration into the royal family
Joan Carles de Borbón longs to be included again among his loved ones, even if it is in a restricted way in private meetings. Those close to him affirm that the emeritus is determined to return to Spain, a desire that his son, Felipe VI, seems to be determined to avoid at all costs. The Royal Family finds it favorable that Joan Carles continues to reside in Abu Dhabi, away from media attention and the possible scandals that he could generate. However, this has not silenced his insistent requests, which has begun to become somewhat annoying.
Improving father-son relationship
Recently, it seems that the tension between Joan Carles and Felipe VI has decreased. The emeritus has been spending more time in Galicia, and there is speculation that he is allowed to make these visits. He uses as an excuse his participation in regattas, a maritime event that he requests as a personal favor, since this activity represents one of his deepest passions that he does not want to give up.
Enjoying the moment
With the family relationship showing signs of improvement, the emeritus seeks to capitalize on this situation. His aspiration is to be able to occupy some role, no matter how small, in official events. According to recent reports from Monarquía Confidencial, Joan Carles has expressed his desire to attend the proclamation of Leonor’s Constitution, his son’s flag oath ceremony, and the commemorative events for Felipe’s decade on the throne. However, all of these requests have been rejected.
Justification of refusals
The explanations he received for each of these rejections were consistent. The Zarzuela Palace informed him that, although they did not oppose his presence, these were events that the emeritus kings should not attend. This justification, apparently, was not convincing to him, who had to accept the refusal.
The persistence of your desire
Despite the denials, Joan Carles de Borbón does not lose faith and continues to make requests. Recently, he has asked his son to go to the port of Cádiz to say goodbye to his granddaughter, who will leave on the training ship Juan Sebastián Elcano in January, with a six-month journey to different destinations. This maritime experience is very significant for the emeritus, who has always had a strong connection with the sea.
The uncertain future
The emeritus keeps alive the hope that, at some point, a public meeting with the princess will materialize. Likewise, he still wants to return to Spain. According to close sources, “there is no immediate plan to return, but Joan Carles intends to speak with his son about the possibility of doing so in the near future.”
