Origin of the campaign
The author or authors of this smear campaign against Letizia remain unknown. Their motivations and goals are not known. However, the Royal House has taken this opportunity to remove the monarch from the crown. In the last ten years, Letizia was the protagonist of the institution, leaving Felipe in a completely unfocused background. This situation was not sustainable for Zarzuela, who decided to take actions to restore the balance. Letizia has had to accept her role as queen consort, although she initially flatly refused. Now, he has no choice but to accept it, as he has found himself in a disadvantageous position.
The return of power to the crown
After Jaime del Burgo’s statements, the Bourbons have regained power in the crown and within the royal family. Felipe VI is now the one who makes all the decisions and has given more freedom to his family members. In recent months, they have met on several occasions to celebrate birthdays and other events. The Bourbons have returned to Zarzuela as normal, without having to ask for permission, especially when they go to the palace where Queen Sofia and Irene of Greece live. However, in the House of the Prince, things are more complicated, as Letizia still wields power there.
The future of Irene Urdangarin
Irene Urdangarin has settled back in Zarzuela after finishing her volunteering in Cambodia. The young woman has returned to Madrid and will spend the summer there, although she does not yet know what the future holds. It seems that she is no longer considering the option of studying in Geneva, as she has met a boy, Juan Urquijo, through Victoria Federica. They have kept in touch during these months and hope to consolidate their relationship. However, it is not yet known what path Irene Urdangarin will take, as she has many doubts and several options. His mother, Cristina, has already made it clear to him that she wants him to study at university and will not allow him to live in Madrid doing nothing, as Victoria Federica and Froilán have done for many years. One of the possibilities is that Irene decides to go to study in the United Kingdom, as Juan and Miguel have done, according to Vanitatis. For now, he wants to enjoy Madrid, his family, his friends and, of course, his new partner and first love. According to people who know her, Irene is excited and eager to see Juan and see how their relationship develops. This situation also poses a challenge for Letizia, as she has to endure the presence of her daughter’s partner in Zarzuela.
