Norway has just brought to light information about King Juan Carlos that puts the emeritus in serious trouble. The rumors have crossed borders and reflect the true and cruel intentions of a plan orchestrated by Felipe's father.
The international press is talking about an alleged "vendetta" with a clear and defined objective. The idea that he has been treated unfairly and that his exile is the result of a plan survives in him and his close circle. A plan to discredit him, and Juan Carlos has taken his revenge.
Norway exposes King Juan Carlos
Peace in Zarzuela is once again broken, and this time it hasn't come from within. A Norwegian media outlet has put the spotlight on a story that still makes Spain uncomfortable: King Juan Carlos. The Scandinavian country places the emeritus in the media spotlight after revealing highly compromising information.
The Norwegian publication Se og Hør has discovered that King Juan Carlos would be behind a smear campaign against Letizia. According to the Norwegian press, which doesn't usually echo matters of the Spanish royal house, the offensive wouldn't be recent. The accusations, according to the Scandinavian outlet, have been circulating for years and aren't the result of mere rumors.
It would be an orchestrated and sustained operation with the clear objective of eroding the queen's image. "While King Felipe tries to save the monarchy in Spain, his father and his supporters want to destroy it, spreading malicious rumors about Queen Letizia," they state.
The fact that a Norwegian media outlet brings this controversy to the table shows that the issue has crossed borders. King Juan Carlos's image, already quite weakened by his financial scandals, is now embroiled in a more personal battle.
The Norwegian outlet not only exposes the supposed origin of the attacks but also the type of content being spread. They claim there are "malicious rumors," manipulated versions, and even intentional leaks about Letizia's personal past. "He wants to ruin his son's marriage," they point out.
Norway reveals the motives behind King Juan Carlos's revenge
One of the most discussed aspects in the Norwegian article is King Juan Carlos's alleged motivation. Apparently, everything was set in motion after the emeritus's public image declined when he was caught hunting with Corinna. To this were added his financial problems, which prompted his exile to Abu Dhabi.
When Felipe and Letizia ascended to the throne, they set out to create a more transparent monarchy. This directly clashed with the more turbulent past of Juan Carlos's reign. It also caused a great deal of resentment among the emeritus's most conservative followers, who never accepted Letizia as Felipe's wife.
"Never before had an heir to the Spanish throne chosen a commoner as his wife," they publish. For this reason, this entire alleged smear campaign against the queen would have been orchestrated, directly or indirectly, by the emeritus king's circle.
Although there is no conclusive evidence, the details of the Norwegian report coincide with other indications that had already been suspected in Spain. For years, certain media sectors have kept a very critical editorial line toward the queen. Interestingly, these are the same ones that have been more lenient with Juan Carlos's controversies.
Nevertheless, despite these attempts, the truth is that the image of the Spanish monarchy is at its best. Letizia receives high marks among citizens who welcome her policy of closeness and transparency. Without a doubt, the idea of distancing from the emeritus has helped improve the public opinion of the institution.