Reactions of the foreign press
The divorce of Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin has gone beyond our borders, arousing great interest in the international press. After almost two years of negotiations, the sister of King Felipe VI has reached a financial agreement that puts an end to her relationship with the father of her four children.
This news, which represents the outcome of a scandal that began with the photos that confirmed the infidelity of the Exduke of Palma, has been widely covered by the international media, which have taken the opportunity to generate a large number of articles about it
Reactions in Europe
The press of the Nordic countries, with great curiosity about European monarchies, has devoted special attention to this divorce. Swedish magazines Svensk Dam and Danish Billed Bladet have highlighted Iñaki’s infidelity directly as the cause of the separation.
In Sweden, Infanta Cristina’s decision to divorce has been applauded, stating that she is now free from her ex-husband, who forced her to go through many hardships. In Denmark, with the experience of other unfaithful monarchs, the drama of the marriage has been highlighted before narrating the passage of the former professional handball player through prison.
Finally, in Norway, a country with a popular monarchy, the break-up has been commented on in a sullen tone, suggesting that the end of the long relationship did not come as a big surprise because of the images of Iñaki with another woman.
Reactions to other European countries
Apart from the Nordic countries, the divorce of Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin has also been a topic of conversation in other places in Europe. The UK’s Daily Mail has highlighted Cristina’s relationship with her imprisoned husband, while Vanity Fair Italia has reported on the infanta’s new life in Geneva and her relationship with her daughter Irene.
The most surprising article is that of El Español, which has found a Russian version of Marie Claire magazine. This article describes the scandal as a love triangle that has collapsed the marriage after photographs of Iñaki with another woman.
Conclusions
This news, despite generating interest in the international media, has amused the pink press outside, with comments that highlight the circumstances surrounding the divorce. In addition, it continues to generate new news in the Spanish media, keeping the attention of readers both nationally and internationally.
