Transformations in Zarzuela
In recent times, the atmosphere in the Zarzuela Palace has undergone a notable change for Sofía, the mother of King Felipe VI. The queen emeritus observes how her role has been overshadowed by Letizia, who has taken charge of most of the official activities. While Letizia deals with the most relevant events, Sofía is left with only minor appointments, generating a feeling of sadness in the surroundings of Zarzuela.
Marivent as a refuge
Despite the situation in Zarzuela, the Marivent Palace, located in Mallorca, continues to represent an oasis of joy for Sofia. Here, she can play her role as queen without the restrictions of her home in the capital. However, Marivent is not only a place of happiness; it also houses dark pasts and bitter memories. This setting witnessed the numerous infidelities of King Juan Carlos I, who made escapes to meet his lovers.
The escapades of Juan Carlos I
Witnesses have revealed that these yacht escapades were anything but discreet. When Sofia received news that her husband was in the company of another woman, she would soon set out to sea in a motorboat in the hope of surprising him. However, Juan Carlos always seemed to be prepared. Warned by his security team and the Civil Guard, he would often get rid of his companions by throwing them overboard before Sofia could catch him.
Impact on Sofia
The pain that these situations caused in Sofía was evident. On more than one occasion she ventured on the boat called ‘Somni’ with the desire to discover the truth. But, when she arrived at the yacht, everything seemed to be in order, since Juan Carlos had managed to clear any evidence by throwing his lovers into the sea.
The role of the Civil Guard
Although these stories may seem like urban legends, there are those who assure their veracity. One witness commented: “I may not have seen it, but after observing the king’s behavior in Mallorca, it seems plausible to me.” Investigations have also investigated the fate of the women thrown into the sea, who were picked up by a Civil Guard boat, thus sealing these surreal adventures of royalty.
A setting worthy of a movie
The image of Sofía setting sail at full speed in her boat, like in an action movie, heading to Juan Carlos’s yacht, while a protocol was activated on the Fortuna to get rid of her lovers, it is a scene that evokes a mixture of drama and surrealism, reflecting the complexity of relationships within royalty.
