Overview
- The former king met with Infanta Elena, niece Simoneta Gómez‑Acebo and granddaughter Irene Urdangarin during the Sanxenxo stop, with photos capturing an affectionate farewell kiss.
- Local outlet La Voz de Galicia reported a dinner aboard the Deiramar Dos with relatives and local authorities as part of an end‑of‑summer tradition on the Pontevedra estuary.
- Juan Carlos I went out on the water with the Bribón crew aboard the Erica during the Deputación de Pontevedra trophy regatta, according to local reporting.
- Irene Urdangarin declined to comment when asked about her reported breakup with Juan Urquijo during the visit.
- The visit doubled as a send‑off for his planned trip to the United States to defend a 6‑Metre world title starting on September 22, with the Bribón team scheduled to travel to New York on Monday.