Twenty years ago, one of the most scandalous stories for the Spanish monarchy was uncovered. King Juan Carlos kept a secret and passionate relationship with Corinna Larsen, a reality that Queen Sofía has never wanted to acknowledge publicly. Despite the passage of time, Queen Sofía still refuses to acknowledge publicly what happened.
The relationship began with an overwhelming love that Juan Carlos clearly expressed to Corinna in June 2005, when he proposed marriage to her. Corinna hesitated, remembering that Queen Sofía was present and that the situation was complicated. However, the king insisted that he would fight for that love, regardless of the difficulties it might cause.
During that time, the king distanced himself from friends, family, and Queen Sofía, who even intervened at decisive moments. On one occasion, Sofía appeared unexpectedly at the king's private house to "catch us," Corinna explains. She also recounted that the queen pointed her finger at her and warned her in English that she knew who she was and that she was not going to tolerate the relationship.
Queen Sofía and King Juan Carlos: A story of secrets and tensions
Despite this intervention, Juan Carlos apologized to Corinna and justified that his marriage with Sofía had been broken for years and that she was aware of everything. However, the queen never acknowledged or accepted the situation publicly, which has kept the tension alive within the Crown. Her silence has been interpreted as a firm stance that keeps the traditional image, although at the cost of deep private pain.
Corinna has also recounted how the king wanted to formalize their relationship, introducing her to his father and giving her an engagement ring. However, this union never became public nor was it accepted by the official royal family. Meanwhile, Sofía remained the official queen, enduring the betrayal and humiliations in private, without expressing it to public opinion.
The truth behind Queen Sofía's silence about King Juan Carlos's revelations
The news caused a great stir in Spain, which at that time was distracted by other family matters, such as Letizia's wedding. However, over time it has been confirmed that this was one of the worst crises for the monarchy, exposing very serious internal tensions. Twenty years later, Queen Sofía still doesn't admit what happened, keeping a wall of silence that seems unbreakable.
This story has not only marked the private lives of the royals, it has also had a deep impact on the public image of the Crown. The lack of acknowledgment and Sofía's refusal to accept this reality have fueled the mystery and controversy. Two decades later, the worst news remains unsolved, leaving open wounds in Spain's history.