An unexpected testimony that changes the rules of the game
Queen Sofia, an emblematic figure of the Spanish monarchy, is in a delicate situation due to the revelations of the former Bárbara Rey. With the imminent publication of his autobiography, ‘Yo, Bárbara: Mis Memories’, Rey dares to uncover secrets that could seriously affect the image of the queen.
An autobiography that promises explosive content
Bárbara Rey, who does not seem to fear the legal repercussions of his words, has dropped insinuations on the role that Sofia could have played in Zarzuela. Using a powerful metaphor, Rey states: ‘I know courts and circuses and they are the same’, hinting that the queen could be the manipulative figure behind the stage.
The lion and the tamed: a revealing simile
With the phrase ‘Believe that the dermator is the star and the star is the lion’, Rey seeks to make sure that Queen Sofia occupies a position of power in this context, hinting that her actions could be decisive in the events that have marked the recent history of the monarchy.
A reflection on the past
The presenter María Patiño has provided details on the book, which not only explores the relationship of King with Joan Carles I, but also offers an intimate look at her childhood and adolescence, revealing how she became one of the most iconic figures in Spain.
A book that comes at a key moment
The publication of Rey’s autobiography is expected for June 12, and will coincide with the memories that Joan Carles I also plans to launch, entitled ‘Reconciliation’, in which he aims to make his version of the events that have shaken his life and the monarchy.
An uncertain future for the monarchy
With the scandals surrounding the figure of the emeritus king, his decision to speak could be an attempt to restore his public image. However, his revelation cannot be made without the accompanying shadows, especially with the claims of Bárbara Rey that could further complicate the situation.
As the publication of the two books is approaching, the landscape of the Spanish monarchy is becoming more and more tumultuous, leaving Queen Sofia in a vulnerable position and exposed to an expectant audience.