Europa Press, en.edatv.news The move by King Juan Carlos: on par with Queen Elizabeth II of England
An unexpected move by the emeritus that blends history, audacity, and a strategy worthy of the great crowns
In every royalty, stories, families, and dynamics are different; however, they have a lot in common. Gestures and attitudes are analyzed and, many times, questioned, and entire pages of history can be written. King Juan Carlos knows this, having stepped away from the Crown some time ago, he continues to be a topic of much discussion.
Something very similar happened with Queen Elizabeth: true myths were formed around her figure, and countless books were written based on her. Beyond ceremonies and protocols, Juan Carlos I and Queen Elizabeth II are figures who have known how to move between light and shadow. Meanwhile, the spotlight is back on them.
A book that worries Zarzuela
On November 12, Reconciliation, the memoirs dictated by Juan Carlos I to Laurence Debray from Abu Dhabi, will be published. "Neither the content nor the publication date now seem negotiable." The release is scheduled for November 12.
The book arrives at a sensitive moment for the Crown. Felipe VI and Queen Letizia see risks to the stability and to the image they have been building since 2014. However, the publishers Planetas and Stock have everything ready for its simultaneous release in Spain and France, with no signs of delay or changes.
Juan Carlos I thus breaks with the reserve that characterized his father, Don Juan. "Aware that time and history may not be indulgent with his legacy." "He has decided to set his version before others do."
Headed to Netflix, in the style of The Crown
But the story doesn't stay on paper. According to The Objective, Juan Carlos I is negotiating a multimillion-euro contract with Netflix to produce a series in the style of Queen Elizabeth II's The Crown. The figure being discussed is around 20 million euros.
The series would have at least six episodes and would cover from 1975 to 2014. It would include controversial episodes such as tax regularization and relationships with Bárbara Rey or Corinna Larsen. The inspiration is clear: The Crown, the fiction about Queen Elizabeth II that conquered the world, has already shown that the monarchy can be an entertainment phenomenon.
A move to regain control
Five years after his voluntary departure from Spain, Juan Carlos I seeks to project an image on his own terms. The book and the series could be his most powerful tools. Netflix doesn't confirm the project, but the interest is evident.
The platform has already produced high-impact content about royal figures, such as Harry and Meghan. If it happens, Juan Carlos I will enter the audiovisual narrative that captivates international audiences. He will do so with a move that, as in his best times, promises to be a topic of much discussion.
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