7. Alfonso XIII and Carmen Ruiz Moragas
The affair between King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Carmen Ruiz Moragas, a celebrated actress, was no secret to the Spanish public. Their relationship produced illegitimate children and stirred relentless gossip within Madrid’s elite circles.
The scandal tarnished Alfonso’s reputation, fueling popular discontent during a time of growing political tension. El País notes that this highly visible affair contributed not only to the king’s unpopularity but also to the instability of the Spanish monarchy itself.
