A controversial theory
The journalist Laura Rodríguez has generated a great controversy with some surprising claims. According to his statements, Felipe VI married Letizia to hide his true sexual orientation. As future king, the then prince was obliged to marry a woman in order to inherit the throne and for her to act as queen consort. Although Leonor and Sofia’s father has always been said to be a very reserved person, despite his undeniable physical appeal, Rodríguez’s insinuations open the door to the possibility that there were other ulterior motives.
The intentions of the king emeritus
Juan Carlos wanted his son to fall in love with a royal woman in order to establish ties between two monarchies, but he did not pay attention to any of the candidates presented to him. It seems that Philip VI had a tendency to fall in love with women outside the nobility, perhaps as an act of rebellion against his parents. Now, it has been revealed that Felipe VI’s meetings with these women were not random, but coordinated through the agency of Javier Hidalgo, as described by Isidre Cunill in his book.
A planned marriage?
According to Cunill’s research, it seems that Philip VI knew these women on commission, as is the case with Eva Sannum. This raises the question of whether the King Emeritus was concerned about his son’s personal tastes and whether he intervened in his love life. In addition, it is suspected that substantial amounts of money may have been resorted to in order to maintain stable relationships with these women.
The meeting with Letizia
Finally, the meeting between Felipe VI and Letizia was not accidental either. According to Maica Vasco, a journalist who considers the marriage a farce, Letizia would have accepted conditions to become queen. This theory posits that, coming from a humble family, Letizia may have seen the marriage as an opportunity to gain economic and social advantages that she would not otherwise have had. Thus, the authenticity of the marriage is called into question and it is questioned whether Letizia accepted her role as queen out of convenience.