After offering his help to King Juan Carlos I, Julio Iglesias has received an urgent message from the Spanish Royal Household. As several national media outlets have reported, the institution has made it clear that the emeritus king can't accept the home the singer has offered him to live in Spain.
There is no doubt that Felipe VI's father is going through one of the loneliest times of his life in the United Arab Emirates. In fact, five years ago, he was forced into exile due to the pressures he was receiving from the Royal Household.
This delicate situation, apparently, has its origin in the multiple scandals that have always surrounded Juan Carlos I. This, without a doubt, considerably damaged the public image of the Spanish monarchy.
Moreover, as if that weren't enough, at 87 years old, the emeritus king is seeing his health problems progressively worsen. For this reason, and in an attempt to spend the time he has left close to his homeland, he has now decided to leave the United Arab Emirates.
For some time, Juan Carlos I has tried by all means to return to Spain, but he has always encountered some problem. However, we have been able to see him on several occasions enjoying his beloved regattas in the city of Sanxenxo.
However, although a definitive return seems impossible, the option for him to live closer is being considered. In fact, the emeritus king was recently seen with his team visiting some properties located in Estoril and Cascais, cities in Portugal.
The rumor has also circulated that King Juan Carlos I could settle in Sanxenxo, in one of the houses Julio Iglesias owns in that city. However, the emeritus king would have encountered a refusal from the Spanish Royal Household.
Julio Iglesias receives a very blunt message: King Juan Carlos I can't live in the house he bought in Galicia
Thanks to its privacy, Sanxenxo would allow King Juan Carlos I to keep away from the media spotlight and remain connected to regattas, one of his great pastimes.
In fact, several friends have offered him their homes to facilitate his return, but the Royal Household is not willing to allow it. Apparently, the institution has decided not to put its public image at risk again.
In this context, Julio Iglesias's name has come up. As Cristina López Schlichting revealed on the COPE program Fin de semana, the singer recently acquired a mansion in Galicia for his friend, King Juan Carlos I.
This gesture, as has emerged, would aim to make it easier for the monarch to return to Spain without compromising the institution. However, everything suggests that the Crown hasn't looked favorably on this idea.
Julio Iglesias's mansion is located in Santa Lucía, Ourense, just one hour from Sanxenxo (100 km). The property is in a discreet and accessible area. In addition, it is equipped for people with reduced mobility and features an elevator, adapted pool, gym, jacuzzi, and spacious gardens.
Although Julio Iglesias hasn't visited the estate personally, one of his best friends handled the entire purchase. This gesture has left King Juan Carlos I deeply grateful and indebted.
If he finally accepts the gift, the emeritus king wouldn't move to Portugal as had been considered. However, Felipe VI's decision is firm: he may stay there temporarily, but not establish his permanent residence.