A work that shook the monarchy
In 2023, journalists José María Olmo and David Fernández published a book that caused a great stir in the Spanish monarchy. This work, entitled “King Corp. El imperio nunca contado de Juan Carlos”, revealed surprising details about the business dealings of the king emeritus. In addition, it also highlighted the possible existence of an illegitimate daughter named Alejandra. However, rumors about unrecognized children of Joan Charles I were already circulating before the publication of this book.
Several unacknowledged paternities
Apart from his official children, the infants Elena and Cristina, and King Felipe VI, Joan Carlos I, four other paternities are attributed to him. One of the best-known cases is that of Albert Solà, who died before being able to publicly reveal his alleged kinship with the emeritus. Despite filing a lawsuit to be officially recognized, the Supreme Court dismissed his case in 2015, leaving many unknowns unsolved.
Ingrid Sartiau is another person who claims to be the daughter of Joan Charles I, but so far she has not obtained legal recognition. He uses social media to compare his physical resemblance to Philip VI, trying to convince both public opinion and the authorities of his parentage.
María Alexandra is another woman who claims to be the daughter of the ex-monarch. Despite his efforts to prove this, he has encountered several legal obstacles and has yet to achieve official recognition. Her story is a testament to the difficulties faced by those seeking recognition in the complicated world of royalty.
The illegitimate daughter known to everyone
Alejandra is the illegitimate daughter who was first mentioned in an interview in 2017. This information was later corroborated by Olmo and Fernández. Despite being known to everyone in the Zarzuela Palace and to Felipe VI, Alejandra has never claimed succession rights.
A life full of secrets and surprises
The private life of Joan Charles I is full of mysteries. Each of the illegitimate children contributes their own story, enriching the already fascinating and controversial panorama of their paternity. The idea that the king emeritus has seven children, including two men and three women outside of his recognized marriage, raises serious questions about the hidden life of one of the most influential figures in Spain’s recent history. Each person can come to their own conclusions.