in his book settlementpublished this week in France. king juan carlos Mentioning his relationship with his daughter-in-law, queen letiziaHe accuses her of not “contributing to the integrity of our family relationships.” According to the former king, Letizia’s entry into his life was Felipe VI Not only did it cause a rift between him, queen sophiaBut also Felipe’s sisters and his childhood friends.
Juan Carlos is adamant that he has never tried to influence his children’s marriages. “Just like my daughters who married the men they love. I have never tried to influence them or play matchmaker. Even if I had, it was in vain!” Despite their differences, he admits that he always tried. hide personal disagreements At official events, he insisted that the success of the prince and his wife was important to the king.
The former king regrets that this lack of understanding has affected his relationship with his granddaughters. princess eleanor and Infanta Sofia. “They are so elegant and loving, but I missed having the personal relationships with them that I could with my other grandchildren, telling them stories, sharing meals, traveling with them, and taking them to games,” he wrote.
Juan Carlos also points out: queen sophia He also didn’t have the opportunity to be as close to the girls as he would have liked, even though he lived very close to them. “She would have loved to share with you our family’s genealogy, history, values, and advice from an honorary queen to future queens.”
The former king mentions several occasions on which he met Princess Leonor. Visit to Marine Naval Academywave 18th birthday dinnerAlways before kings, never alone. Her last public appearance with her granddaughters was December 2018During the celebration of 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Constitution.
Juan Carlos describes himself as ‘always a loner’ but insists he has fulfilled his role head of the family at heartgather children, grandchildren, nephews, and godfathers for a family celebration.
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