The scandal starring King Juan Carlos I and Bárbara Rey has crossed borders. The international press is closely following the next moves of the vedette. On June 12, her memoirs will be published, in which she talks about her life and the episodes she experienced with the king.
The German digital outlet Bunte published an article highlighting that Juan Carlos has been making headlines due to his numerous romances. Now, one of his former lovers, Bárbara Rey, reveals the truth in her book. According to this publication, Bárbara Rey was the emeritus's secret lover between 1976 and 1994, and now she already speaks openly about that time together.
This news also appeared in other media, which emphasize how the scandals surrounding King Juan Carlos don't stop. His wife, Queen Sofía, seems to be on the sidelines of this new chapter. Bárbara Rey has made it clear that she isn't part of her book.
Bárbara Rey breaks her silence: “I don't talk about Queen Sofía”
A few weeks ago, Bárbara Rey opened up in an interview about her book, denying that Queen Sofía appears in her memoirs. “They've said that I attack Queen Sofía, and they're lying,” she stated. This way, she put an end to the controversies that arose after the publication of some audio recordings in OkDiario.
Initially, Bárbara said that the book would be released after her death, however, she has changed her mind. “I've decided to move it forward because of the events of the last few months,” she explained in La Razón.
Rey stated that she isn't a vindictive woman: “I never attack anyone or hurt anyone,” she said. She also described the book as “very good and entertaining” and trusts that the public will decide whether it's controversial or not. “Many draw conclusions without reading it or knowing its content,” she added.
The origin of the conflict: the 1994 images and the break with her son
September 25 marked a turning point in Bárbara Rey's life. That day, images taken in 1994 were released showing her with King Juan Carlos in an affectionate manner. The magazine Privé published the material that was provided by her son, Ángel Cristo Jr.
This gesture caused the definitive break between mother and son who, since then, have had a tense and distant relationship. As a result of the photos given by her son, Bárbara Rey came under the spotlight. She claims that she has been accused of many false things and wants to tell her truth.
After these events, Bárbara decided to break her silence on television. She accepted the invitation from the show ¡De Viernes! on Telecinco to tell her version. There, she explained that she must defend herself after the accusations she has received, since she is the only person who knows the whole truth about what happened with the emeritus king.
Bárbara Rey defends her truth and publicly criticizes her son
The vedette confessed that she has suffered a lot because of what her son has said: “I'm the only one who knows the truth,” she stated. She considers the treatment she received unfair, since no one questioned what Ángel Cristo Jr. said about her.
She wondered why her son has hurt her so much. “I've heard very ugly things that were said in front of him,” she revealed. She always believed that her son would defend her, but now she feels betrayed.
Bárbara replied to those who believe she published the book for money. She stated that she isn't responsible for what her son said, since he was the one who took the initiative. She also acknowledges, “I think it's fine that he makes money, but I don't know who he's going to bring down to make money because Bárbara Rey is finished, for him she no longer exists.”
This story is far from over and promises to keep drawing a lot of attention. Bárbara Rey's memoirs, which will be released this June 12, will be key to understanding this controversial chapter in King Juan Carlos's life and his former lover.