The legacy of the dictator Francisco Franco continues to be defended by his followers, among them his great-grandson, Luis Alfonso de Borbón y Martínez Bordiú, who recently turned 50 years old. In an exclusive interview with El Mundo, he has proclaimed his admiration for the dictator.
In this way, Luis Alfonso de Borbón has not only remembered Franco's work, but has also highlighted how those achievements continue to benefit Spain. "My great-grandfather's work is still there, his achievements continue to benefit us," he declared, citing examples such as hospitals, roads, Social Security or Christmas pay.
Therefore, Luis Alfonso de Borbón, who chairs the Francisco Franco foundation, is clear that his great-grandfather's work was a complete success: "Franco is unquestionable that he left a better Spain than the one he found, there are the fruits. And our position worldwide".
Regarding current politics, he has criticized the decentralization of powers such as education, which, according to him, has fueled separatist movements in regions such as Catalonia and the Basque Country. These regions, in his opinion, have been affected by indoctrination since childhood, which complicates national cohesion: "If someone is hammering you with certain ideas from the moment you are born, that takes its toll."
This issue is especially sensitive for Luis Alfonso, who, although he does not consider himself a direct victim of these processes, has been critical of the long-term effects they may have on the unity of Spain.
On a personal level, the Duke of Anjou explained that his mother lives in Portugal and that he maintains a close relationship with his family, whom he visits frequently. He has also revealed that the Spanish royal family, including Letizia and Felipe VI, know his family well, although relations were complex in the past due to distance and his life outside of Spain. In this sense, he has assured that "the king is the king of all Spaniards."
