A book that shook the Spanish monarchy
In 2023, journalists José María Olmo and David Fernández caused a great stir in the Spanish monarchy with the publication of their book ‘King Corp. Juan Carlos’s Untold Empire’. This work, published by Libros del K.O., not only detailed the controversial business dealings of the emeritus king, but also revealed the possible existence of an illegitimate daughter named Alejandra. Although rumors about Juan Carlos I’s unrecognized children were already circulating before this revelation, the book fueled the debate about his paternity.
The controversies surrounding the paternity of Juan Carlos I
In addition to his official children, the Infantas Elena and Cristina, and King Felipe VI, Juan Carlos I is attributed four other paternities. One of the most notable cases is that of Albert Solà, who died before being able to talk about his alleged blood relationship with the emeritus. Despite filing a lawsuit to be officially recognized, the Supreme Court dismissed his case in 2015, leaving many unknowns about his true biological ties. Another person who claims to be the daughter of Juan Carlos I is Ingrid Sartiau, who, despite her efforts to obtain legal recognition, has not been successful. María Alexandra is another woman who claims to be the daughter of the former monarch, but she has also encountered numerous legal obstacles in her quest for official recognition.
Alejandra’s revelation
The most recent case is that of Alejandra, mentioned for the first time in an interview in 2017 by journalist Pilar Eyre and later corroborated by Olmo and Fernández. Alejandra, the result of a relationship that Juan Carlos I had in the 70s, is known by everyone in the Zarzuela palace and by Felipe VI. Although she has never claimed inheritance rights, her existence has enriched the already fascinating and controversial panorama of the paternity of the emeritus king.
Final thoughts
The private life of Juan Carlos I is full of secrets and surprises. Each of these men and women contributes his own story, enriching the already fascinating and controversial panorama of his fatherhood. The idea that the emeritus king has seven children, including two boys and three girls outside of his recognized marriage, raises serious questions about the hidden life of one of the most influential figures in the recent history of Spain.
