Jaime del Burgo’s version of Queen Letizia’s infidelity
Recently, Jaime del Burgo’s testimonies have generated controversy in relation to the Spanish monarchy. According to her statements, Queen Letizia would have been unfaithful to King Felipe VI for a long period, which would be the true cause of her marital problems that began in 2013. This version contradicts the ‘official’ narrative that attributed the conflicts to pressure from Letizia to keep Infanta Cristina away from the royal house. These revelations have called into question the image of the queen, who previously presented herself as a moral figure when criticizing the behavior of Juan Carlos I.
Previous stories of infidelities related to Letizia
Previously, stories related to infidelities in which Letizia was involved had been mentioned. One of them especially stands out: her alleged affair with a married man with children while she was in Mexico. During her youth, Letizia was known for her fondness for nightlife and casual encounters. According to Pilar Eyre, Letizia moved around the campsites on the Costa Brava, where she had an active sexual life. In Mexico, it is said that she had several brief relationships, but the most relevant was the one she had with a married man, a story that has been carefully hidden by the Royal House.
The relationship with his boss at the Siglo XXI newspaper
The man in question, it is speculated, was his boss at the newspaper Siglo XXI. Jaime Peñafiel, in her book ‘Letizia and I’, describes a conversation with the wife of Letizia’s lover, who recounted how she discovered her husband’s infidelity with the then Spanish journalist. According to her story, Letizia would have used her relationship with the director to advance her career, which led to the couple’s divorce and revealed the clandestine relationship.
Attempts to silence the lover’s ex-wife
To protect Letizia’s image and the stability of the monarchy, the National Intelligence Center (CNI), under the orders of Juan Carlos I, intervened to silence the lover’s wife. Although the journalist chose not to speak to avoid problems in his career, his wife was about to reveal the truth out of resentment. There were photographs and videos that could have proven the relationship, and the CNI had to carry out a delicate negotiation to prevent this evidence from coming to light.
The latent threat and challenge for the CNI
Despite the efforts of the CNI, the situation is still not completely resolved. The ex-wife of Letizia’s lover assures that she still has evidence of the relationship and that several Mexican media are interested in publishing it. This threat represents a new challenge for the CNI, which must continue to protect the image of Queen Letizia while facing the constant risk of these secrets being revealed.