
King Juan Carlos has a gesture that confirms suspicions about Queen Sofía
The emeritus left Sanxenxo without seeing Queen Sofía, confirming with his gesture the complete estrangement between them
King Juan Carlos left Sanxenxo this Sunday without saying goodbye to Queen Sofía, a gesture that hasn't gone unnoticed. With this decision, the emeritus king has confirmed the suspicions that have surrounded their relationship for years: the distance between them is absolute and there's no turning back.
After six days in Galicia, taking part in the Xacobeo Trophy aboard the "Bribón," the emeritus king set off for Cascais without having a single meeting with his wife. This detail, though silent, is deeply revealing. What exactly does this gesture mean and why does it once again highlight the emotional break between the royal couple?

King Juan Carlos confirms suspicions about Queen Sofía by leaving without saying goodbye
The final scene of King Juan Carlos in Sanxenxo speaks louder than any official statement. Shortly after five in the afternoon, the monarch left the house of his host and friend, Pedro Campos. He headed to Vigo's Peinador Airport, where a private flight to Cascais was waiting for him.
Although during his stay he shared moments with his sister Margarita and other members of his inner circle, the main absentee, once again, was his wife. Queen Sofía hasn't been seen, hasn't been mentioned, and hasn't taken part in any part of the trip.
The story of Juan Carlos and Sofía has been marked by appearances, diplomatic silences, and a coexistence kept by the crown rather than by affection. However, gestures like this show that there's not even a will to keep up an image of cordiality anymore.

During his stay, the emeritus king enjoyed sailing, the affection of his close ones, and the good Galician weather. He shared moments with his sister, his brother-in-law Carlos Zurita, and his nephews Alfonso and María, as well as with the latter's son.
However, Queen Sofía has once again been left out of his circle, even at private events. This detail not only confirms the break, but also reinforces an obvious conclusion: the emeritus royals no longer make an effort to hide their distance.
The royal family doesn't meet with King Juan Carlos during his visit to Spain
The trip to Sanxenxo has also served to confirm other significant absences. Infanta Elena, who usually accompanies her father on these visits, hasn't appeared this time. There haven't been any signs of rapprochement from Felipe VI or Letizia either.
There hasn't been any family meeting, not even an informal one, between the emeritus king and the current royals. Meanwhile, Queen Sofía has stayed on the sidelines. This lack of interactions confirms that, beyond the symbolic, the royal family is now fractured and each one follows their own path.

Juan Carlos I has prioritized his personal circle during this trip over institutional or family commitments. He has sought the sea, sailing, and the company of those closest to him, those who have remained loyal even in his worst moments.
The gesture of King Juan Carlos leaving without seeing Queen Sofía confirms the total break between them. The coldness of their relationship has become evident in a visit full of absences and silences. While the emeritus king continues his life far from Zarzuela, it's clear that the bond with his wife is now a thing of the past.
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