King Juan Carlos I's figure remains at the center of media attention, even after his retirement in Abu Dhabi. Every move related to the emeritus triggers a torrent of comments and analyses in the public sphere. This time, the news surrounding his name has caused an unexpected impact on the political and social scene.
In recent months, the Spanish Royal House has been under scrutiny for different reasons. Among them, the clash between Juan Carlos I and former Cantabrian President Miguel Ángel Revilla stands out. What seemed to be a solved legal matter has taken a surprising turn that nobody expected.
A conflict that began in spring
The origin of the controversy dates back to last April. At that time, it emerged that King Juan Carlos had decided to file a lawsuit against Miguel Ángel Revilla. The reason was some statements the politician made on television and in his book Por qué pasa lo que pasa.
According to reports then, the emeritus was seeking financial compensation of €50,000. The money, if obtained, would go to Cáritas as a public gesture. The initiative was interpreted as an attempt to clean up his image after the controversies that have surrounded him since his departure to Abu Dhabi in 2020.
Both met face to face at a conciliation act held in May. Revilla attended in person, while Juan Carlos I was represented by his legal team. However, that meeting ended without agreement and with both sides even further apart.
Revilla keeps his position without backing down
The former President of Cantabria hasn't shown any intention of retracting his words. During a recent interview with Sonsoles Ónega on Antena 3, he insisted that he has nothing to retract. He claims that what he said reflects what he has thought and felt for years.
Revilla even recalled his personal ties with Juan Carlos I, whom he once considered a friend. He pointed out that in his first book, he appeared with him on the cover, which contrasts with the critical tone of his latest publication. In that volume, his opinions would have prompted Juan Carlos's legal reaction.
Far from softening his stance, Revilla has reiterated his critical view of the former head of state's behavior. For him, those who hold public office must set an example at all times. He also stated that he feels personally disappointed, since for years he admired the monarch.
The surprising decision that baffles everyone
The most striking aspect of this confrontation isn't the harshness of the statements, but what has happened afterward. Although Juan Carlos I announced the lawsuit in April and held a conciliation act in May, he still hasn't formalized it before the courts. This lack of legal action has surprised both public opinion and the main parties involved, as well as the Royal House.
Revilla himself joked about the situation on television. He said that his lawyer calls him every few days to ask if he has already received the notification. Jokingly, he even said that he checks his mailbox daily and that so far, the only thing he has found are traffic tickets.
This unexpected lack of action has especially baffled King Felipe. The matter, far from being solved, keeps the Royal House on edge, which prefers not to comment on it. The uncertainty about Juan Carlos I's next steps has become the center of national debate.