Crisis at the Palacio de la Zarzuela due to Infanta Elena's complicated decision

An unexpected decision by Infanta Elena has triggered an internal crisis at the Palacio de la Zarzuela. The eldest daughter of the emeritus has decided not to support her father, Juan Carlos I, in the lawsuit against Miguel Ángel Revilla, former president of Cantabria. This stance, also shared by Infanta Cristina, has caused a stir within the family circle, just as the emeritus's image remains under delicate public scrutiny.

Both Elena and Cristina believe that the emeritus has overstepped by resorting to legal action, in a situation they consider unnecessary and potentially counterproductive. How has this decision come to generate a new point of tension within the Borbón family?

Infanta Elena Breaks Her Traditional Alignment with Juan Carlos I

The figure of King Juan Carlos I has been marked by constant controversy since his abdication in 2014. While the former monarch has traditionally had the support of his daughter Elena, considered his greatest ally within the family core, now, the landscape has changed. However, the recent decision to sue Miguel Ángel Revilla has disrupted that balance.

The conflict began after statements by the former Cantabrian president that the emeritus described as "blatantly false" and damaging to his honor. In response, Juan Carlos filed a lawsuit for unlawful interference with his right to honor. This legal action was filed in the Madrid courts during the last week.

However, this move has not been well received in all sectors of the Borbón circle. The infantas, traditionally discreet in their statements, have privately expressed their disapproval.

According to Monarquía Confidencial, Infanta Elena has shown a calm but firm disagreement. "Elena believes there is already too much media tension around her father. Engaging in public battles, in this case with a political figure, only fuels the controversy," says a source close to the family circle.

This gesture by Elena is interpreted as an attempt to prevent her father from making headlines again for reasons that could be considered minor. Although she respects the emeritus king's decision, she has conveyed her point of view, prioritizing the ex-monarch's public image over the commotion the lawsuit may generate.

The analysis in monarchical circles suggests that this type of public exposure increases the wear and tear on the institution. Elena seems to advocate for a low-profile strategy, preserving what remains of her father's prestige instead of engaging in new controversies.

Infanta Cristina's Support for Her Sister Elena

Meanwhile, Infanta Cristina has also made her opinion known to her closest circle. Although more reserved than her sister, Doña Cristina shares her view on the risks involved in taking the case to court.

"Cristina believes that taking these kinds of statements to court only prolongs the focus on issues that the Royal House wants to close. For her, this is a step back," notes another source close to the mentioned outlet.

Cristina's concern centers on the media impact these decisions may have on the already deteriorated image of Juan Carlos I. She believes that each public action by the emeritus directly influences the perception of the institution as a whole.

Crisis at Zarzuela: Infantas Elena and Cristina Against Juan Carlos I's Lawsuit

Both sisters seem to agree on the need to opt for a less aggressive strategy, focused on social reconciliation and distancing from the media spotlight. "Focused on rebuilding bridges, not erecting walls," they point out from Cristina's circle.

These stances contrast with Juan Carlos I's determination, who has expressed to his closest circle his willingness to defend his honor "at all costs." For the emeritus king, Miguel Ángel Revilla has crossed a line he is not willing to tolerate.

But beyond the strictly legal, this episode has revealed a family division that is being managed internally. There is no rupture, but there is a disagreement on how to preserve the legacy of a monarch who no longer occupies the throne but continues to generate headlines.

After all, the crisis at the Palacio de la Zarzuela highlights a family disagreement that, although discreet, is significant. Infanta Elena, historically loyal to Juan Carlos I, has taken an unexpected stance that reveals internal fissures. Will the Royal House manage to overcome this internal fracture without it definitively affecting its institutional credibility?