Separation between infant Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin
At the beginning of the year, the divorce between Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin became one of the most talked about topics in the media. Although there was no official announcement, the breakup and its economic consequences became the center of press attention. The conclusion of this legal process reveals a surprising agreement that has been very beneficial for Urdangarin, according to Juan Luis Galiacho, director of ‘El Cierre Digital’.
Favorable economic agreement for Urdangarin
According to Galiacho, Urdangarin received a significant compensation of two million euros in exchange for not publishing a book with secrets about the royal family. In addition, he was awarded a monthly pension of between 25,000 euros and 50,000 euros for life, some of which would be paid outside of Spain. This part of the agreement would be supervised by King Emeritus Juan Carlos I, in charge of ensuring Urdangarin’s financial stability. Once he dies, Infanta Cristina would assume the management of these payments.
Revelations about the real deal
It has been speculated that Urdangarin would finally receive a monthly pension of 5,000 euros, without additional compensation. However, journalist Maica Vasco has questioned the veracity of this ‘official version’. Vasco maintains that the divorce signed in Barcelona was merely a legal procedure, while the true financial agreement was finalized in Switzerland.
Agreement signed in Switzerland
According to Vasco, the agreement in Switzerland was designed to ensure that Urdangarin received a considerable amount without raising suspicions about its origin. This would indicate that the process was a strategy to hide the true nature of the economic agreements.
The lifestyle of Urdangarin’s children
The agreement in Barcelona stipulated that Urdangarin would separate ‘without compensation or pension’ and that both parents would share the expenses of their children until they became financially independent. However, Vasco argues that this official version is difficult to believe given the luxurious lifestyle that Urdangarin maintains. Thus, he concludes that the agreement in Switzerland was fundamental to this standard of living.
Implications of the agreement
This complex framework shows how the royal family managed the financial details of the divorce, using methods to protect themselves from public opinion and ensuring financial benefits in favor of Urdangarin. The situation reflects the intricate web of compensations and secrets that surround the Spanish royal family.
