Disengagement from the Bourbons: A Necessary Turn
Recently, Zarzuela’s team has taken steps to distance the new royal house from Bourbon history. This decision, driven by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, seeks to preserve the integrity of their reign and the future of their daughter, Princess Leonor. Surprisingly, Leonor has grown up without any interaction with her grandfather, Juan Carlos, and they haven’t shared a public moment together since 2019.
The Personal Pain of Felipe VI
Felipe VI has experienced a period of great personal pain with the loss of his family. The decision to separate from them has not been easy, but Letizia’s influence has been decisive, convincing him that it was the best way to go. However, Queen Letizia has recently found herself in a lonely situation, with growing tensions affecting her position.
Controversies and Allegations: The Queen’s Image at Stake
Queen Letizia has been the subject of an intense smear campaign, particularly due to controversial claims by Jaime del Burgo, which suggest the queen’s infidelity. According to his statements, the relationship between Felipe VI and Letizia may have been built on a basis of convenience, with an alleged hidden love between them and the lawyer.
Family Relations: A Complex Dynamics
As Letizia distanced herself from the Borbós, she became closer to her maternal family, the Ortiz Rocasolanos. Despite this, Zarzuela has maintained strict control over the public visibility of this family. Paloma Rocasolano, Letizia’s mother, was a key support during the childhood of the two daughters, but recently, all the privileges enjoyed by the Ortiz Rocasolanos have disappeared.
Letizia’s Solitude: A Difficult Year
After the summer holidays in Palma de Mallorca, the Queen has found it difficult to keep in touch with her family, who were usually present at important moments. This year, figures like Telma Ortiz and Paloma Rocasolano have not been by his side, reflecting a clear strategy by Zarzuela to limit his influence. The queen has won a battle, but the war appears to be lost, with a notable setback in her authority.
The Future of the Spanish Monarchy
With the increase in internal tensions and the accusations surrounding the queen, the situation of the Spanish monarchy is increasingly complex. Felipe VI has assumed a central role in institutional events, reasserting his authority at a time when the crown’s image is at a crossroads. How this dynamic will evolve in the immediate future is a topic of great interest to both citizens and observers of Spanish politics.