Queen Sofia with blonde hair and a serious expression in the foreground, with the image of Juan Carlos I in a red circle in the background and a drawing of a broken heart between them.
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Queen Sofía's Decision with Juan Carlos I That Confirms the Sudden Breakup

Queen Sofía Takes a Firm Step in Her Relationship with Juan Carlos I, Making Clear What Her Priorities Are

Queen Sofía has made a decision regarding Juan Carlos I that confirms their lack of relationship: she keeps herself out of his problems. The emeritus has chosen not to support her still-husband in the legal battle he has undertaken against Miguel Ángel Revilla. Instead of siding with him, she has left him alone, thereby manifesting the distance between the two of them.

Queen Sofía remains silent and has focused her efforts on something that, for her, holds much more value. Thus, yesterday she presided over the Extraordinary Brains campaign with a tribute to her former head of security. He passed away due to ALS, and Sofía dedicated herself to supporting through her foundation that fights against neurodegenerative diseases.

The deputy general of Álava, Ramiro González; Queen Sofía with a smiling face and the mayor of Vitoria, Maider Etxebarria, meet during their visit to the headquarters of the Álava Food Bank Association, in the Júndiz industrial estate in Vitoria-Gasteiz, on January 22, 2024
Queen Sofía Confirms the Estrangement with Her Husband | Europa Press

Queen Sofía Takes a Firm Step with Juan Carlos I

Queen Sofía has intensified the distance between her and Juan Carlos I, who has been exiled for years in Abu Dhabi. On the occasions when the emeritus has traveled to Spain, his still-wife has not made an effort to meet with him. They also do not maintain constant phone contact that would show any interest between them.

If this were not enough proof of their lack of relationship, Queen Sofía has made a final decision regarding Juan Carlos: not to support him. Specifically, she has chosen to keep out of the lawsuit filed by her husband against Miguel Ángel Revilla. Instead of getting directly involved, she has opted to remain silent and completely dissociate herself from the legal battle the emeritus has undertaken.

Photo of the emeritus kings, Sofia and Juan Carlos, walking together at the funeral of Constantine of Greece
Sofía Decides Not to Support Juan Carlos I in His Legal Battle Against Revilla | Europa Press

Although her husband's legal situation generates media interest, Sofía avoids being an active part of this conflict. Juan Carlos I's lawsuit is a complex matter involving legal and personal aspects, and Sofía doesn't believe it is her concern. Therefore, she keeps out of it and doesn't show her support publicly.

This reaction from Queen Sofía highlights the little interest she has in everything related to Juan Carlos. In contrast, Felipe's mother has indeed dedicated herself to other causes that hold much more value for her.

Queen Sofía Focuses on Her Institutional Role and Leaves Juan Carlos I Alone

While Juan Carlos I is finalizing his strategy against the former president of Cantabria, Queen Sofía is focused on other tasks. Felipe's mother continues to prioritize her commitment to various causes, especially in the field of research and public health support.

The emeritus's agenda remains oriented toward the Queen Sofía Foundation and the projects it promotes in her altruistic role. Since King Juan Carlos's abdication in 2014, Queen Sofía has focused her agenda on humanitarian and scientific initiatives. In particular, her drive for research on Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

As she showed during her reappearance yesterday, Monday, in the Extraordinary Brains campaign. Queen Sofía has shown strong support for the campaign to promote brain donation for the research of diseases like ALS. A condition that touches her closely and that she decided to bring visibility to after the death of her head of security from this disease.

Sofía remains committed to her legacy, especially in initiatives linked to the fight against ALS. Also against Alzheimer's, a disease her sister Irene of Greece has suffered from for years.

For all these reasons, Queen Sofía believes that her work in these types of initiatives is more relevant than supporting Juan Carlos I. With this, she not only brings visibility to significant projects but also contributes to maintaining her image by avoiding involvement in her husband's controversies.

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