Following a wave of rumors suggesting a critical decline in his health, Carlos Herrera explained on COPE radio that he met with the former monarch at a hotel in the United Arab Emirates. Herrera noted that the decision to take photos together was his own initiative to silence claims that Felipe VI's father was nearing death.
“"I told him to take a photo with me to witness that he is in good health, and in this way, we silenced the rumors. He looks spectacularly healthy."
Despite the positive reports, it is confirmed that Juan Carlos I continues to face chronic mobility challenges. The former King now uses a wheelchair for longer distances, though he is still able to stand and walk short distances using crutches.
His medical stability is managed by Dr. Manuel Sánchez, founder of an exclusive clinic in Barcelona. The physician frequently travels to Abu Dhabi to oversee a strict regimen of daily exercise and physical therapy designed to manage pain and maintain muscle tone.
