Alarm bells have gone off in the Royal Household after it became known that King Juan Carlos is preparing a secret plan that could change everything. The emeritus king, far from keeping a low profile, is reportedly developing an initiative that is causing unease among those closest to him.
The pieces are falling into place in a context marked by old tensions and strategic silences. Now, the monarch's name is once again at the center of public debate. What decision has the emeritus king made to cause such a stir?
King Juan Carlos negotiates with Netflix for a series inspired by his life
King Juan Carlos has been in the spotlight since his departure to Abu Dhabi in 2020. His exit, surrounded by tax controversies and romantic scandals, opened a delicate chapter for the Crown.
Since then, the emeritus king has kept a discreet low profile, although never entirely removed from current events. His public appearances have been few, but every move sparks media attention. That climate explains why any news related to him directly impacts the institution's stability.
The plan that is causing so much concern in the Royal Household consists of an agreement with Netflix to produce a fictional series about King Juan Carlos's life. According to government sources cited by The Objective, talks are underway and have reportedly reached an advanced stage.
The platform is reportedly willing to pay nearly 20 million euros for a six-episode production. The release would be international, with a format similar to The Crown, the successful series about the British monarchy. The goal, in addition, is to link the premiere with the publication of his memoirs, scheduled for November.
Concern grows in the Royal Household over what Juan Carlos I's series might reveal
The project with Netflix emerges in an especially delicate scenario for the Spanish monarchy. Felipe VI has opted for a sober and transparent profile, trying to distance his reign from his father's shadows. However, the arrival of a series of this nature threatens to reopen wounds that Zarzuela Palace would prefer to leave behind.
The news hasn't gone unnoticed in the Royal Household, where there are fears that the production could affect the institution's image. According to the same sources, Felipe VI is informed of the initiative and is closely following the course of the negotiations.
The comparison with The Crown is inevitable, especially given the impact the series had on the public perception of the British monarchy. In Spain's case, the risk is even greater, since Juan Carlos I's figure is still surrounded by recent controversies. The series could become a global loudspeaker for those shadows, just as the Crown is seeking to regain public trust.
The project would recreate the main political and personal moments of his reign, from 1975 to his abdication in 2014. However, what is causing the most concern in Zarzuela is the decision to include episodes about his private life and his tax controversies. The series would show everything from the scandal of the Saudi donation of 100 million dollars to his relationships with several women such as Queen Sofía, Corinna Larsen, or Bárbara Rey.
The question is how far the emeritus king is willing to go in this agreement. If the production moves forward without restrictions, the Royal Household's image could be exposed as never before. Meanwhile, international interest proves that King Juan Carlos's figure, with both light and shadow, continues to generate enormous narrative appeal.