In an unexpected turn of events, King Felipe has just received information about Netflix that will generate controversy. The news has hit the Royal Household like a bomb, leaving Doña Sofía completely speechless.
Although there is still no official confirmation, the rumors have sparked an intense public debate, and the impact on King Felipe is undeniable. If the emeritus's book did not sit well at all with the Royal Family, what is coming promises to shake all the foundations.
King Felipe receives breaking news from Netflix
King Felipe's vacation is being ruined by the minute. In addition to his close friend's accident, he has received completely unexpected information from Netflix. It is breaking news related to his father and his upcoming moves.
The news Felipe has received about Netflix is that the streaming platform is in negotiations with Juan Carlos. As has emerged, the platform has reportedly offered a multimillion-euro contract to the former monarch to make his own series. The project would be a fiction series inspired by his life, in the style of The Crown, which would have at least six episodes.
The idea is to focus on the key years of his reign, from the Transition to his abdication in 2014. Felipe's father's tax problems would be on the table, as well as his personal relationships with Corinna Larsen or Bárbara Rey.
It is said that a high-ranking Netflix executive traveled to Abu Dhabi to negotiate directly with him. In addition, the emeritus's inner circle sees it as a way to regain control of his image, which, according to him, is so far removed from his own account.
This project would be linked to the release of his memoir, Reconciliation, on November 12. This book marks the beginning of his official narrative and, perhaps, even his leap to the small screen. Sources close to Zarzuela confirm that King Felipe is aware of Netflix's intentions and that he is closely following the negotiations.
Netflix puts King Felipe on the ropes
The move King Felipe never thought would come seems closer to materializing than ever. Netflix has found in European royal families a formula to capture the public's attention. The British Royal Family with Prince Harry was the first to bring the reality of the monarchy closer to viewers.
Now, the platform intends for Juan Carlos's story to be brought to the small screen, fully aware of its highlights and shadows. The emeritus's life has been full of historic moments, trips, and scandals that have made headlines for decades. Not to mention, his relationship with King Felipe, in itself, is already a matter of public interest.
Netflix knows they have an explosive topic on their hands and plan to take advantage of it. For the king, the news must be a mix of concern and caution. On one hand, his father's image has always been a delicate matter, and a Netflix series could unearth compromising information.
On the other hand, Felipe has always tried to keep a prudent distance from his father's affairs. This situation tests his ability to navigate, once again, between family loyalty and the demands of his position.
If the series becomes a reality, it promises to be a real challenge for the Royal Household. Especially for those members who will suffer the most from the consequences of fiction. Doña Sofía, for example, would suffer collateral damage by seeing the controversial relationships of her still-husband exposed.
In any case, it remains to be seen how the negotiations will end and whether we will see the emeritus's life on the small screen.