King Juan Carlos I returns to Marivent for private family reunion
Former Spanish monarch King Juan Carlos I arrived in Mallorca on a private plane from Geneva, marking his first visit to the family’s summer residence, Marivent Palace, since 2018. He met privately with Queen Sofía, his daughters Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, and several grandchildren for a dinner that was not a public appearance.
Juan Carlos did not stay overnight at Marivent, respecting a 2020 agreement to avoid residence use, and left the following morning for Sardinia, Italy. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were absent, occupied with official duties – Felipe attending wildfire‑affected areas on the mainland and a scheduled trip to Peru.
The visit coincided with preparations for the prestigious Copa del Rey Mapfre sailing race in Palma de Mallorca, a sport favoured by both the former and current monarchs. Since August 2020, Juan Carlos has lived in voluntary exile after financial and personal scandals, making this reunion a notable step toward re‑engagement with the Spanish royal family.
Entities: Infanta Cristina of Spain · Infanta Elena of Spain · King Juan Carlos I of Spain · Marivent Palace · Queen Sofía of Spain
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The reunion was a private family dinner attended by Queen Sofía, Infanta Elena, Infanta Cristina and several grandchildren.
- [● 2 SOURCES] King Juan Carlos I has been living in voluntary exile since August 2020 following financial and personal scandals.
- [● 3 SOURCES] King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were absent due to official commitments, including firefighting response and a visit to Peru.
- [● 3 SOURCES] King Juan Carlos I arrived by private plane from Geneva on a Tuesday.
- [● 3 SOURCES] King Juan Carlos I returned to Marivent Palace in Mallorca for the first time since 2018.
- [● 3 SOURCES] He did not stay overnight at Marivent Palace and left the next morning for Sardinia, Italy.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Preparations were underway for the Copa del Rey Mapfre sailing race in Palma de Mallorca.
- [● 2 SOURCES] This was the first time in eight years that King Juan Carlos I spent summer holidays with his family in Spain.