The Borbón family is already aware that the countdown has begun for a very special moment. Yes, a moment for which Felipe VI and his entire circle are preparing and in which they have a great deal of interest, given what it means.
We are referring to the fact that very soon TVE will put the clan in the media spotlight. This is because the network will premiere the series Ena, which tells the story of Queen Victoria Eugenia. Yes, the woman who was Alfonso XIII's wife and, therefore, the great-grandmother of the current king.
A production that brings the Borbón family back to the forefront
RTVE's announcement has not gone unnoticed. Ena, which had remained shelved by the network for a very long time, is about to find its place in the programming schedule. This is a high-budget production with meticulous attention to detail, starring Kimberly Tell and Joan Amargós, and directed by Pablo Olivares.
The story is based on the novel by Pilar Eyre and portrays the life of Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg, Alfonso XIII's wife and Juan Carlos I's grandmother. She was a woman who left behind her country, her family, and her religion to become Queen Consort of Spain. Her biography includes episodes as dramatic as the attack she suffered on her wedding day, as well as periods of misunderstanding and loneliness.
For the Borbón family, this series means an inevitable return to public debate. In Zarzuela, they know that not only will people talk about the queen at the center of the story, but it will also hint at connections to the present. Historical interest will blend with interpretations about the current monarchy and about Felipe VI.
In other countries, such as Finland and Portugal, where it has already aired, Ena has caused many headlines. Thus, it has been received as a high-level production, with special attention to historical recreation. In Spain, the impact is expected to be even greater due to the emotional closeness and the weight of historical memory.
Felipe VI and the Borbón family are alert and preparing for the premiere of Ena
In the Royal Household, there is an awareness that Ena is not just another fiction. The figure of Victoria Eugenia connects directly with the recent history of the monarchy and with the genealogy of the current king. She is a woman who, despite difficulties, set a style and left a mark on the public image of the crown.
Felipe VI, who has lived his reign under scrutiny, knows that the portrayal of his great-grandmother could influence the perception of his family. A positive portrayal could strengthen the connection with the public, while a critical view could open uncomfortable debates.
The production also serves to remind people of the role that queen consorts have played in Spain's history. In Victoria Eugenia's case, her modernity, her elegance, and her work in social causes, such as the Red Cross, contrasted with the rigid norms of the era.
For the audience, Ena is an opportunity to get closer to a forgotten historical figure. For the Borbón family, it is a reminder that their personal and political history remains a subject of public interest. For Felipe VI, it is a moment to observe how the narrative about his lineage is told outside the walls of the Zarzuela Palace.