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Pilar Eyre, expert on the royal family: 'Telma Ortiz's financial situation is...'

The Royal Household expert shared her view on Telma Ortiz's financial situation after her breakup with Gavin Bonnar

Since a few days ago when the news of the separation of Telma Ortiz and Gavin Bonnar broke, rumors have continued to multiply. The causes of the breakup and the problems the couple had been dragging along have become a recurring topic in the media

The beginnings of her relationship with the lawyer quickly attracted the attention of the press. Telma Ortiz's discretion contrasted with the media interest caused by every step of her romantic life. Her bond with Gavin Bonnar went from being a private matter to becoming a story followed in detail by the media.

Robert Gavin in a light blue jersey and Telma Ortiz in a smiling pink blouse, both in different settings
The early years of the relationship between Telma Ortiz and Gavin Bonnar passed discreetly | Europa Press, en.catalunyadiari.com

A relationship marked by hope and differences

Telma Ortiz's bond with Irish lawyer Gavin Bonnar began in 2018. They met in Andorra while accompanying their children to ski lessons, and from that moment the relationship evolved from friendship to love. For years, they lived their relationship discreetly, avoiding the media spotlight that surrounded them.

In 2021, the birth of their daughter became the milestone that consolidated their family project. For Telma, it meant the arrival of a new motherhood at a more mature age, something she embraced with dedication and responsibility. The couple projected stability, despite the rumors and the inevitable comparison with Queen Letizia's life.

Over time, however, cracks began to appear. Differences in lifestyle and the release of a novel by Bonnar sparked tensions that had already been building up. Despite attempts to keep harmony, the distance between them became increasingly evident and their shared future began to falter.

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The end of the relationship leaves Telma Ortiz in a delicate situation | Europapress

Separation and a difficult economic outlook

The breakup of Telma and Gavin was not a sudden event, but the outcome of months of emotional strain and disagreements. People close to them say that living together became unsustainable and that mutual trust had eroded irreversibly. The end came with a painful silence and the need to rebuild their lives separately.

The change of residence revealed another side of the problem: the economic one. According to some media, the home in La Moraleja had accumulated unpaid bills that led to a possible eviction process. Although the information was never confirmed by the main figure, it did show the fragility of her financial situation.

For weeks, it was said that Telma might have sought refuge at friends' homes with her young daughter. This version, with almost novelistic overtones, contrasted with the image of security and stability she had projected until then. Reality showed a woman facing much tougher challenges than it seemed.

Pilar Eyre's analysis

Journalist Pilar Eyre, with extensive experience in matters related to the royal family, surprised yesterday with a reflection on Telma's economic situation. For the journalist, "Telma Ortiz's economic situation and her near eviction is a great misfortune for her, but if you think about it, it's a great point for the monarchy". 

Eyre suggested that the lack of preferential treatment shows a change in the institution. In her view, the queen's sister has faced her difficulties under the same rules as any citizen. Far from the privileges of other times, equality before the law becomes a powerful message.