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Juan Carlos' memoirs: scandalous statements about Princess Diana!
Former Spanish King Juan Carlos publishes memoirs and denies an affair with Princess Diana. Outrage among royal fans!
Juan Carlos' memoirs: scandalous statements about Princess Diana!
The former King of Spain, Juan Carlos, will publish his memoirs, written with Laurence Debray, entitled “Réconciliation” on November 5th. In these memoirs he comments on many aspects of his life, including his controversial relationship with Princess Diana. Despite rumors circulating about a possible affair between the two, he emphasizes that it never happened. According to Juan Carlos, he had “nothing more” than friendship with Diana.
When asked about the alleged relationship, Juan Carlos describes Diana as “cold, taciturn, distant,” unless she was in the presence of paparazzi, which obviously influenced her interactions. These comments are not well received, especially by Diana's fans, who are outraged by the negative portrayals. Some social media users described his comments as “disgusting” and “undignified” because Diana could no longer speak for herself. In particular, Andrew Morton's biography sheds light on Diana's feelings about her meetings with Juan Carlos, noting that she felt uncomfortable being alone with him.
The background and context
The rumors of an affair arose in the 1980s when the heir to the British throne spent a holiday in Mallorca with their sons, William and Harry. Diana herself has never commented on the speculation, but it is known that she felt uneasy around Juan Carlos. These statements reflect a time when her position and privacy were under intense scrutiny.
Juan Carlos had been living in exile in the United Arab Emirates since 2020 after handing over the throne to his son Felipe VI in 2014. had handed over. The current King of Spain avoids contact with his father in order not to further discredit the monarchy. The critical voices about Juan Carlos' statements about Diana raise concerns that they could further damage the already tarnished reputation of the Spanish monarchy.
Given these developments and the impending publication of the book, it remains to be seen how the public will react and whether Juan Carlos's portrayals will generate further controversy. The connection between royals, celebrities and the press has made many headlines in the past, and this memoir could be another chapter in that story.
As the release approaches, the debate over how Juan Carlos will elevate or damage his reputation in connection with Diana is sure to continue on social media and in the press. Diana's fans have already made it clear that they oppose any form of criticism of a woman who is no longer able to defend herself.