Juan Carlos I in a light jacket in front of a brick building with an explosion graphic in the background.
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It's official: Bad news for King Juan Carlos I and the royal family is confirmed

Concern grows over the deterioration in the emeritus's health amid a framework of total estrangement from the Crown

The recent appearance of King Juan Carlos I has raised all alarms about his health condition. The emeritus showed evident mobility difficulties during his stay in Sanxenxo, confirming rumors about the progressive deterioration of his physical condition. This situation becomes even more concerning when considering the complete estrangement he keeps with the Royal Family, with whom he has had no encounters during his stay.

The scene of Don Juan Carlos walking with great difficulty, aided by his cane and his trusted team, has raised alarms about his health condition. Meanwhile, his estrangement from his family reopens a wound that, far from healing, seems to be worsening. What lies behind the institutional silence and family distance surrounding the emeritus king?

Juan Carlos I in a blue suit and white jersey is standing in front of a door.
The concerning health of King Juan Carlos I after his visit to Sanxenxo | Europa Press

The bad news about King Juan Carlos I is confirmed: they warn of a deterioration in his health

Despite the controversy over his legal conflict with Miguel Ángel Revilla, King Juan Carlos has made the most of his six-day stay in Sanxenxo. During this time, he enjoyed the visit of his sister, Infanta Margarita, and participated in the regattas held over the weekend in the Pontevedra town.

The emeritus appeared more cheerful than usual both when leaving the residence of his close friend and host Pedro Campos. His passion for sailing remains intact, and despite his physical difficulties, he did not want to miss the opportunity to sail aboard the 'Cristina' with the rest of his crew.

Juan Carlos I, Pedro Campos, and another man go down some outdoor stone steps; one of them helps another to descend while the third carries a backpack and holds a long object.
The latest appearance of King Juan Carlos I in Sanxenxo confirms the worsening of his health | Europa Press

However, it is King Juan Carlos's health that has captured all the attention during his stay in the Galician town of Sanxenxo. Don Juan Carlos, who is already 87 years old, has shown a notable worsening in his mobility.

The images from the weekend have shown a much more physically limited Juan Carlos I than in previous visits. He has been seen needing the help of a cane at all times. Additionally, he has needed the support of his trusted team to perform movements such as getting out of the car or descending the steps of the dock.

King Juan Carlos arriving at the port after sailing, on April 25, 2025, in Sanxenxo.
Juan Carlos I's physical difficulties that he hasn't been able to hide during his visit to Sanxenxo | Europa Press

Despite these difficulties, the emeritus king has not given up his passion for sailing. He actively participated in the regattas held over the weekend, showing a positive and cheerful attitude. However, the contrast between his spirit and his evident physical limitations has not gone unnoticed by those who closely followed his visit.

King Juan Carlos remains completely estranged from the Royal Family

What stands out the most during this visit of King Juan Carlos I is the absolute absence of contact with the Royal Family. There has been no encounter, not even of a private nature, with his son, King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Doña Sofía, or his granddaughters Leonor and Sofía.

This estrangement reflects the complex situation the Spanish monarchy has been experiencing since the emeritus king decided to leave the country in August 2020. Casa Real has opted to keep a separation between the figure of Juan Carlos I and the institution in an attempt to preserve the image of the Crown.

Juan Carlos I and Felipe VI dressed in dark suits, one with a purple tie and the other with a black tie, both with serious expressions.
King Juan Carlos I, completely distanced from the Royal Family, after his visit to Spain | en.edatv.news, Europa Press

This institutional distance has also led to a personal estrangement, deeply affecting family relationships. The absence of encounters, even during King Juan Carlos's visits to Spain, shows that reconciliation seems increasingly distant, adding an emotional component to this complex situation.

The silent farewell of Juan Carlos I

Before returning to the United Arab Emirates, his usual residence since 2020, King Juan Carlos bid farewell to Sanxenxo with a scene that, for many, had a melancholic tint. He was seen collecting his luggage at the house of his great friend Pedro Campos to head to the Vigo airport. There, he affectionately embraced Campos and his wife, Cristina Franze, before climbing with difficulty the steps of the private plane.

His face conveyed tiredness, although he tried to keep a smile. However, the lack of family accompaniment reinforces a painful image. A picture of a former monarch who, after decades in power, ends his days far from Spain, estranged from his family, and with health that seems to be deteriorating.

Juan Carlos I in a blue jacket waves while standing next to a car, with other people in the background.
Juan Carlos I bids farewell to Spain and sets course for Abu Dhabi again | Europa Press

In short, the stay of King Juan Carlos I in Spain has confirmed what many feared: his health is seriously declining, and his disconnection with the Royal Family is absolute. The images of his difficulties walking and the absence of gestures from the Bourbons reaffirm his isolation. Will time be able to heal these wounds before the emeritus monarch's health condition worsens even further?

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