King Juan Carlos's firm decision about his money after breaking up with Queen Letizia

Juan Carlos I has now been living in Abu Dhabi for five years, far from the public eye, from his son, the king, from Queen Letizia, and from the entire royal family. Despite his retirement, his actions continue to make headlines and spark interest. While Letizia and Felipe enjoy the summer, the emeritus king is making decisions that are generating a lot of discussion.

Although he is far from the Casa Real, he is not far from media noise, and his figure continues to divide opinions. Through discreet gestures and unexpected actions, Juan Carlos I has been paving his own path. This time, he has done so in a way that few expected.

Juan Carlos I and the financial closure after years of tension

According to the outlet El Mundo, Juan Carlos has returned more than four million euros to the friends who lent him that money years ago. That sum was used to regularize his situation with the tax authorities. It was after his departure that he was forced to pay for private trips financed by the Zagatka foundation.

To that payment, another 680,000 euros were added, related to gifts from a Mexican businessman. The tax authorities considered it "unjustified increase in assets" and demanded its regularization. The emeritus king then turned to his inner circle to cover those amounts.

Now, without receiving an allowance from Casa Real, he has managed to return everything that was lent. Sources close to him say that he obtained those funds thanks to the sale of rights to his life story. He is also said to have acted as an intermediary in business deals.

A decision that marks the life of the emeritus king

The repayment of that debt marks a turning point in Juan Carlos's image. He no longer depends on institutional financial support or private aid. This decision represents a gesture of autonomy and, perhaps, also of silent redemption.

Felipe VI, by withdrawing the allowance, set a clear distance from his father. Since then, the emeritus king has had to solve his commitments on his own. Although it is unknown who his lenders were, the truth is that "he no longer owes them anything."

A summer that sets distance

While the king and queen enjoy their family vacation, Juan Carlos is preparing for a different summer. According to the digital outlet Monarquía Confidencial, he could swap Sanxenxo for Cascais or Estoril. Portugal is strongly rumored as a new residence, and there is even talk of a possible purchase.

Without major statements, the emeritus king continues to reorganize his life. Although many believed he was far from everything, his latest move shows that he is still very much present. In his own way and at his own pace.