Profumo Affair

El Caso Profumo, also known as the Profumo Affair, was a major political scandal that rocked the United Kingdom in the 1960s. It began in June 1961 when John Profumo, the British Secretary of State for War, was accused of having an affair with Christine Keeler, a 19-year-old model and showgirl. The scandal quickly escalated as it became clear that Keeler was also involved with a Soviet diplomat, Yevgeny Ivanov, and that Profumo had lied to Parliament about his relationship with her. The scandal led to Profumo's resignation in June 1963, and it had far-reaching consequences for British politics. It marked the end of the Conservative Party's 13-year reign and paved the way for the Labour Party's victory in the 1964 general election. The scandal also led to a re-evaluation of the British establishment and the social norms of the time. It is still remembered today as one of the most significant political scandals in British history, and it continues to fascinate and intrigue people around the world.