Julio Iglesias has just completely blown up his relationship with King Felipe. All of Zarzuela is in turmoil over the step the singer has decided to take: buying a mansion for the emeritus king. For days, rumors have been circulating that Julio has considered acquiring a home in Galicia for his imminent return to Spain.
What no one knew until now is that the artist's intention is to offer it as a private residence to emeritus king Juan Carlos, his personal friend. Sources close to the Palace claim that this decision hasn't gone over well with King Felipe, who doesn't look favorably on this purchase.
Julio Iglesias ends the relationship with King Felipe
Julio Iglesias stirred up all the media with his possible return to Spain. After years living in Miami, the renowned artist has looked for a residence in Galicia for his definitive retirement. However, this has taken an unexpected turn that has even affected King Felipe.
There is already talk that Julio has acquired a mansion in Piñor, Ourense, an estate surrounded by nature and completely isolated. However, what has just come to light is that the singer's decision is to gift this mansion to the emeritus king. This unexpected turn of events has managed to completely blow up the relationship between Julio and King Felipe.
It is well known that there has been a close relationship between Iglesias and Juan Carlos for decades. So this gesture would confirm that friendship and the desire for his friend to have a home for his return. This information comes from the halls of Zarzuela, according to Cristina López Schlichting, director of the program Fin de Semana on COPE.
Felipe doesn't look favorably on Julio's initiative, especially that he would provide his father with a place to return from exile. Above all, because the Royal House still hasn't confirmed that Juan Carlos will ever return to Spain. The artist has moved ahead and the mansion has undergone renovations that could perfectly suit the needs of the emeritus king.
If you add to this that it's only an hour from Sanxenxo, Juan Carlos's favorite place, the information becomes even more important. Julio would also have acquired adjoining land with the intention of keeping the privacy of the place, and there are even rumors about the construction of a private helipad nearby.
Julio Iglesias confirms his friendship with King Felipe's father
Since his move to Abu Dhabi, Juan Carlos has kept a distant relationship with King Felipe, marked by institutional differences and unsolved financial scandals. Iglesias's purchase can be interpreted as a public sign of support, which could displease King Felipe and those closest to him.
Some in Zarzuela fear that this generous action could revive the emeritus's public image, something the Royal House has been trying to control for years. Felipe has promoted an image of modernization, transparency, and distancing from the shadows of the past, and this kind of gesture complicates everything.
However, neither Julio nor the Royal House has commented on the true owner of the singer's mansion. There are rumors that Iglesias could offer it as a vacation destination or his permanent residence, which would undoubtedly make things more difficult for King Felipe.
The fact that Julio acts with total autonomy in such a delicate matter highlights his great loyalty to the emeritus. It's a loyalty that goes beyond the king's wishes and turns the institution upside down.