Infanta Elena with blonde hair and a serious expression in the foreground and Juan Carlos I in a circular inset in the background.
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U-turn in the Royal House: Infanta Elena Makes a Firm Decision Regarding Juan Carlos I

The daughter of the emeritus king hasn't hesitated to take an important step that makes her stance clear in his controversies

Royal Household has encountered an unexpected situation that disrupts the prevailing tranquility. None other than with an unexpected determination from Infanta Elena with her father, Juan Carlos I.

She has decided to meet with him in Sanxenxo. This way, she has made it clear that, despite the controversies he is involved in, she supports him unconditionally. This is something that causes the monarchy and the Royal Family to be back in the spotlight.

Infanta Elena -wearing a cap and sunglasses- upon her arrival at the marina, on April 26, 2025, in Sanxenxo.
Infanta Elena has met with her father in Sanxenxo | Europa Press

Everything Changes with Infanta Elena's Stance: She Supports Juan Carlos I Unconditionally

In recent days, Juan Carlos I has been in the news for several reasons. First, for the legal demands he has filed against media figures such as Miguel Ángel Revilla and Corinna Larsen. Second, because he has returned to Spain amid controversy, defying criticism and once again placing the monarchy in a delicate position.

The presence of the emeritus in Sanxenxo was already generating significant buzz. However, the arrival of Infanta Elena in Galicia has added even more anticipation to the situation. Indeed, at a time when many expected prudence and silence, she has preferred to publicly show her support for him.

The sister of Felipe VI has not hesitated to travel to that Galician town to enjoy sailing competitions with her father. An activity he continues to engage in despite his mobility issues, and which has become his personal refuge during his visits to Spain.

The image of both together has not gone unnoticed. Infanta Elena, with her usual discretion, has tried to avoid the press, but her presence has been interpreted as a public show of support for her father. Something that, once again, generates debate about the division in the Royal Family regarding the figure of the emeritus King.

King Juan Carlos and Infanta Elena upon their arrival at the marina, on April 27, 2025, in Sanxenxo.
Infanta Elena has made it clear that she is always by Juan Carlos I's side | Europa Press

A New Challenge for the Image of the Royal Household

This gesture by Infanta Elena is by no means anecdotal. It is a move that once again highlights the different stances within the Royal Household regarding Juan Carlos I.

Her decision not only adds pressure to the institution but can also have consequences at the level of public image. In a context where Felipe VI has worked to modernize and clean the institution of past scandals, these kinds of gestures represent an additional challenge.

It is not the first time Elena has shown her unconditional support for her father. Since the controversies surrounding the former monarch began, she has been by his side at key moments, both privately and in public events. Now, once again, she makes it clear that, for her, family ties are above any media or judicial controversy.

Infanta Elena upon her arrival at the marina, on April 27, 2025, in Sanxenxo.
Infanta Elena and her father are enjoying some days together | Europa Press

Meanwhile, Juan Carlos I appears relaxed and satisfied during his stay in Galicia. Participating in the regattas is, for him, a way to keep feeling active and connected to one of his great passions. Despite the scandals, his visits to Sanxenxo continue to be warmly received by the local community.

Meanwhile, from the Royal Household, there is absolute silence about this new visit and about Infanta Elena's stance. A strategy they have followed on other occasions, trying to keep family controversies that could affect the current monarch at bay.

The truth is that this U-turn once again places the Spanish monarchy in an uncomfortable position. When it seemed that the waters were stabilizing after years of turmoil, the figure of the emeritus and the public support of his eldest daughter once again draw media attention.

In summary, Infanta's visit to Juan Carlos I in Sanxenxo confirms what many already suspected: that she remains firm in her support, regardless of the consequences. A gesture that will undoubtedly mark a new chapter in the always complicated recent history of the Spanish Royal Household.

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