Bourbon conclave in El Pardo: Don Juan Carlos, the first to arrive at Leonor’s party

The emeritus is already at the El Pardo palace, where a private and family reception is being held this Tuesday on the occasion of the 18th birthday of the Princess of Asturias. Don Juan Carloswho landed in Madrid around noon and will return to London this evening, was the first to arrive at the party.

In an armored car and occupying the co-pilot’s place, Don Juan Carlos arrived at Pardo with a good face, even with a smile. His appearance has been greatly applauded by the neighbors who gathered at the doors of the palace. It has been a complicated day for the emeritus. The Oath of Leonor’s Constitution is a historical event in which he has not been able to participate, not only as king but also as grandfather. He is still paying for the mistakes made during his mandate, financial scandals and secret affairs that have led him to ‘voluntary’ exile in Abu Dhabi.

Don Juan Carlos’s vehicle was followed by Philip VI, driven by himself. Accompanied by Joy, wearing a black dress and Cartier bracelets, the king slowed down at the entrance of the palace to greet those gathered. His daughters, Leonor and Sofiain the back seat, hidden by the tinted windows.

And in a van they arrived Infanta Elena y Infanta Cristina with his kids, Froilán Marichalar, Michael and Irene Urdangarin, the latter with a tired expression. Juan and Pablo have been away for work reasons, while Victoria Federica is in Peru with Roca Rey and some friends, a decision (not to attend cousin Leonor’s birthday) that greatly upset her grandmother, Queen Sofía.

The guest list also includes: Infanta Margaretwho has come with her husband, her children Alfonso y Maria Zuritaand his grandson, Carlitos. They have also attended Gomez Acebochildren of the missing Infanta Pilar, as well as Kalina of Bulgariaaccompanied by her husband Kyril and one of her children, Alexia of Greece with her husband, Carlos Morales, and Miriam de Ungría, now princess of Jordan.

The Ortiz Rocasolanos have also not missed the big party for the birthday of the Princess of Asturias. Doña Letizia’s parents have attended with their respective partners: Jesus Ortiz con Ana Togores y Paloma Rocasolano con Marcus Brandler. ThelmaFor her part, she arrived accompanied by Rober Gavin and his two daughters, Amanda (the result of her marriage to Enrique Martín), and Mafalda, with the Irish lawyer. According to TardeAR, Carla Vigodaughter of the late Erika Ortiz, was also invited.