A distancing strategy
Sources close to the royal family assure that Felipe VI and Letizia have adopted a tactic of distancing themselves, spending more time apart. Like the emeritus kings Juan Carlos I and Sofia, they appear to maintain a marital union in public, while in private they lead separate lives. According to specialized journalists such as Jaime Peñafiel and Pilar Eyre, ‘the couple does not exist’.
Origins of rumors
Speculation about the relationship between Felipe VI and Letizia began more than a decade ago, especially after the Nóos case controversy. Critics point out that this scandal caused a division between the monarchs: Letizia wanted to distance the Bourbons from the problem, while Felipe was reluctant to do so. However, it was Jaime del Burgo who fueled the rumors with his recent revelations.
Separate life of monarchs
According to del Burgo, Letizia would have been unfaithful to the king with a lawyer for several years. The couple allegedly even considered moving to the United States and having a child through surrogate. This fact, discovered by King Emeritus Juan Carlos I through the CNI, has caused a rift between Felipe and Letizia. This information suggests that the crisis in their relationship is not only due to corona-related issues, but also deeper personal problems.
Felipe VI resumes old friendships
In response to these revelations, Felipe VI has sought to reconnect with childhood friends, whose contact he had lost due to Letizia’s influence. He has been seen in different Spanish cities such as Madrid, Soria, Zaragoza, Barcelona and Seville, almost always without the company of his wife and maintaining a low profile.
Discretion in Madrid
In Madrid, Felipe VI has adopted a routine of discreet outings. He travels in a utility car, trying to go unnoticed and avoid public appearances with Letizia, except when the Royal Family demands it. One of the most notable aspects of this new life is his stay at the house of his friend Álvaro Fuster, in Pozuelo de Alarcón.
Shelter in Pozuelo de Alarcón
Álvaro Fuster’s residence has become a refuge for Felipe VI, a place where he can enjoy greater freedom and privacy, away from Letizia. In Felipe’s close circle, the presence of a rich heiress is also mentioned, whose relationship with the monarch has been the focus of speculation. Communicator Laura Rodríguez has pointed out that this woman could have a special bond with the king, adding more mystery to her personal life.