Photographs of Bárbara Rey and Juan Carlos I caused an unprecedented stir. However, according to various sources close to the matter, what could really trigger a political and social earthquake are the audio recordings, which are much more compromised than the images. In these files, recorded in the intimacy of the meetings between the twothe monarch allegedly referred to political issues and government figures in a way that could compromise his image and the stability of the institution he represented. These audios, until now remained in the shadows, are considered by some to be the real bomb, but Will they see the light at some point?
A person familiar with the matter, who preferred to remain anonymous, said that “If the photos have already surprised, the audios are much worse”. This message indicates that the images which show Juan Carlos I and Barbara Rey Together, they are nothing more than the tip of the iceberg of a host of more incriminating evidence that could come to light. The Spanish intelligence services of the time, in particular the CESID (now CNI), would have concentrated their efforts on locating and neutralizing this material, aware of the danger that its public dissemination would entail. In these audios, Don Juan Carlos reportedly discussed state affairs with Bárbara Reyrevealing confidences that no head of state should have with anyone outside of politics.
The scandal has reached another level
The scandal is not limited to the extramarital affair between Bárbara Rey and King Juan Carlos I, but also to the fact that Barbara’s son was responsible for disclosing these images to the Dutch press. At 13 years old, it was Ángel Cristo who took the photos 1994supposedly on the orders of his own mother.
The fact that it was his own son who provided the information to the media highlighted Barbara Rey andn a paradoxical situation. Even though it was she who allegedly asked for these images to be taken as “proof” of her relationship with the monarch, she now faces the pain of seeing her son use this material against her. Ángel Cristo Jr. went from being an unwitting accomplice in capturing these images to being directly responsible for the leak, an act that left his mother in the position of victim in the public eye.
Even if the photographs have already caused a sensationthe audios that have not yet been revealed are what worries the highest echelons of power in Spain the most. These audios could compromise Juan Carlos I and various political figures of the time, according to ‘Semana’. According to the same sources, in these recordings the king was speaking about sensitive government matters and political decisions that, at the time, could have had significant repercussions if disclosed.
What do these secret files contain?
These records are the reason Bárbara Rey is speculated to have received large sums of money and television contracts in the past. According to Emilio Alonso Manglano, former director of CESID, the intelligence services paid Bárbara Rey 25 million pesetas (around 150,000 euros) so that he does not disseminate this material. However, despite these efforts, the fact that these recordings were not fully seized opened the door to them, decades later, still being in the family’s possession.
The question many are asking is: Why didn’t the CESID, if it had already paid such a large sum, confiscate all the equipment? This mystery casts doubt on the effectiveness of the operation and on the possibility that there was some sort of secret agreement between the two parties. What seems clear is that as long as these recordings exist, the risk of leakage remains latent.
The controversial role played by Bárbara Rey
Since the relationship between Bárbara Rey and King Juan Carlos I was revealed, speculation about alleged blackmail They have been consistent. The images that have emerged reinforce the idea that Bárbara Rey, aware of the impact of her relationship with the father of Felipe VI, would have accumulated evidence to have some sort of insurance in case things went wrong. wouldn’t go as well as she hoped. Always referring to the data disclosed by television collaborators and radio commentators.
The Angel Christ knows all the truth
Ángel Cristo Jr. probably did not measure the repercussions that the leak of this material would have. He now finds himself faced with a scenario in which he could be held responsible for his mother’s disgrace and the damage to his country’s image. Critical voices were quick to point out that his actions are morally wrong, since no son should betray his mother in this way. At the same time, some analysts suggest that behind his actions could be an attempt to personal revenge or a desire for short-term financial gain.
The audio and photo scandal between Bárbara Rey and Juan Carlos I continues to grow. Although the images have already caused a stir, it’s possible the story is just beginning.
