Don Juan Carlos, on the Bribn, and the Infanta Elena, on the Alibab, sail in the Sanxenxo regatta

2023-07-30 14:05:00

The emeritus king aboard the Bribn, shortly before the start of the test Mnica Irago

Father and daughter once again share the competition day in the Pontevedra estuary; in the afternoon a trophies ceremony is scheduled

30 jul 2023 . Updated at 4:14 p.m.

He king emeritus and his eldest daughter return this sunday to share regatta day in Sanxenxo. As they did yesterday, both arrived at the town’s marina in the car of Pedro Campos, president of the Real Club Nautico and host of Don Juan Carlos on the three visits he has made to Galicia since he moved his residence to Abu Dhabi in 2020.

Around ten minutes to twelve, and coming from the shawl of Campos in Nann, they arrived at the area of ​​the trousers in which the Rascal was tied. clear cap, and white long-sleeved shirt. Infanta Elena, however, changed to a red cap, and white short-sleeved polo shirt, with a long t-shirt underneath. Both wearing sunglasses and smiling, handing out some greetings. The expectation of the media and the curious was, in any case, less than in days gone by.

The Infanta Elena, this morning, in the marina of Sanxenxo Lavandeira jr | EFE

Juan Carlos I has embarked, with the usual difficulties and help, on the Bribn 500. It has been put to the rod, and around 12.30 they have released moorings to compete in the second day of the Hotel Carlos I de Silgar Trophy, which started on Saturday. Her daughter, who yesterday sailed in an auxiliary boat, today has been a guest on board the Alibab IIanother of the boats that competes in the six meter class and that, precisely, was the winner of the first day, while the boat of the emeritus was in second position.

The Bribn 500, a 1947 boat tailored for Juan Carlos I

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For the five in the afternoon the delivery of trophies is scheduled of this regatta, in which the father of Felipe VI is expected to participate, who in this third visit to Spain since his departure abroad He has been able to enjoy sailing and competition. In April, rain and bad weather only allowed him to put to sea for one day. The rest of the time he spent at the house of his hosts and friends, Pedro Campos and Cristina Franze.

Previous visits and support of the Infanta Elena

Juan Carlos has come to Galicia on all the visits he has made to Spain since he settled in Abu Dhabi in 2020, after being peppered with accusations about alleged irregular payments abroad and about his hidden fortune. So, the Peinador airport was chosen for his departure from the country.

The Vigus aerodrome has also been the one that has received it on its three returns to Spain. The first occurred in May 2022, amid great expectation. Even then he stayed at the Campos house. And, as on this occasion, he was accompanied by his daughter Elena, who is the one who has been seen with him the most times in these three years of self-exile. On that visit, the emeritus was seen in different places in Sanxenxo, he sailed along the estuary, although he did not compete, and he even went to see a handball game in Pontevedra, in which his grandson, Pablo Urdangarin, was playing. He allowed himself to be photographed, and even left a phrase for the controversy to the press. Explanations of what?, he said between laughs, when asked if he was going to give some kind of answer about his polemics. None of this went down too well in Zarzuela, so the brief visit he made to his son, King Felipe VI, in Madrid before returning to Abu Dhabi was not entirely cordial.

Pedro Campos and Cristina Franze, the discreet host friends of the emeritus

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Thus, his second visit to Spain, the one he made this past April, had a much lower profile. Once again I chose Sanxenxo as my destination. and again the shawl of Campos as a refuge, from which I only went out to sail a few hours aboard the Bribn. He gave nothing but greetings and smiles to the press, behind the car window or from his pants. They were five days marked by discretion, and by rain. Before returning to the United Arab Emirates, he stopped in Vitoria for a medical check-up.

This third stay in Sanxenxo is following the script of the one in April. On Wednesday he landed in Vigo and went directly to Nann’s house, from which he has only left to sail. Of course, on this occasion the good weather has allowed him to train as well as compete. still It has not been confirmed when Juan Carlos I of Galicia will leave. Some sources suggest that after participating in the regatta he could rest and not take the plane until Monday or Tuesday.

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