These are exciting days for Juan Carlos I. His stay in Sanxenxo, where he landed last Tuesday, has allowed him to enjoy his passion for sailing and the Bribón, the boat he captains, is currently leading the European Championship in the 6 Meter class. Furthermore, his stay in Galicia has allowed him to spend time with his family. The last reunion was this Monday with the Infanta Cristina.
© GTRESThis Monday afternoon, the middle daughter of Don Juan Carlos and Doña SofÃa was caught entering the Pedro Campos’ house in the back of a car with tinted windows. The president of the Royal Nautical Club of the Galician town acts as host for the former head of state during his stays in Pontevedra. He feels “very comfortable” in this home located in the parish of NanÃn, divided into two floors, surrounded by vegetation and away from prying eyes.
© Europa PressShortly before these images, King Juan Carlos arrived in port full of joy after making the Bribón the first leader of the European Championship of the 6 Meter class after winning the only event in the classic category that could be held this Monday in the Pontevedra estuary. “It makes me very happy to be able to say that we have come first. It has been quite complicated due to the ups and downs of wind. But we have more days of competition and we will see if we can maintain first place,” he said.
© Europa PressDoña Cristina has reunited with her father after spending the weekend in Athens. The Infanta has been in the Greek country celebrating the royal marriage of his cousin Teodora and Matthew Kumar, which took place in the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens and was also attended by Doña SofÃa, Irene of Grecia, the Infanta Elena as well as Juan, Miguel and Irene Urdangarin. For the wedding banquet they moved to the luxury One&Only hotel, on Glyfada beach, less than 20 kilometers from the capital. This same location was the scene of the farewell brunch on Sunday. In addition, a pre-wedding dinner was held on Friday at the Byzantine and Christian Museum in Athens.
© Europa PressIt is the first time we see Infanta Cristina reunite with her father in Sanxenxo. Until now the only family visits that King Juan Carlos had received during his stays in the Galician town had been from his eldest daughter, Infanta Elena, who usually goes frequently; that of his little sister, the Infanta Margarita; and that of his nephews Alfonso and MarÃa Zurita, the latter accompanied by little Carlos, whom they know at home as “SuperCarlitos”. The boy He had a lot of fun sailing with his great unclewho was also godfather of honor at his baptism.
The previous time that Don Juan Carlos and his middle daughter met was on September 8 at the funeral of Juan Gómez-Acebo. The Bourbons met at the Cathedral Church of the Armed Forces to say goodbye to Viscount de la Torre, who had his residence established in Miami, away from public life and focusing on his son and Teresa Verez. The second of the five children of the dukes of Badajoz died at the age of 54 in August, a few months after being diagnosed with cancer. A hard blow for the family, who fired Fernando Gómez-Acebo in April.
A surprise meeting with the Kings and the heir to the throne
On Friday, Kings Felipe and Letizia traveled to Galicia to celebrate in a restaurant in Combarro the 40th anniversary of the flag oath of the promotion of the King’s Navy. Taking advantage of this circumstance, Don Juan Carlos asked to go see his granddaughter at the MarÃn Naval Military School where he received his military training. That’s when this occurred brief family and private meeting of the four. Around seven in the afternoon, both the head of state and his wife and the monarch’s father arrived at the academy where the heir to the throne is.
