Overview
- The former king flew from Geneva to Palma and spent roughly 24 hours on the island to attend the 80th birthday dinner of long‑time friend Miguel Arias.
- Zarzuela said he slept at his friend Manuel Piñera’s house in Cala d’Or rather than at the Palacio de Marivent, honoring an agreement not to use official residences.
- Officials also told reporters he paid a short visit to Queen Sofía at Marivent, while television images showed his car entering the palace complex and outlets reported meetings with Infantas Elena and Cristina.
- Felipe VI did not meet or publicly coincide with his father during the trip, with the current king having left Mallorca before Juan Carlos arrived and flown on for official travel.
- The visit drew attention because Juan Carlos has spent long stretches abroad since 2020 after financial scandals and because Mallorca has been the royal family’s traditional summer base.