The recent visit of King Felipe and Queen Letizia to Valencia, after the devastating rains that overwhelmed the region, has been surrounded by much controversy.
Although their intention was to supervise the rescue work, provide support to those affected, and listen firsthand to their concerns, the situation became complicated. Many citizens rejected their presence and reproached them for the scarcity of aid.
During their visit, the king and queen not only found mud on their clothes but also the desperation of the citizens, which even led to Queen Letizia being visibly moved.
Reappearance of King Felipe after the visit to Valencia
This Monday, after the tension generated during his visit, King Felipe has returned to make public appearances, but with a completely renewed approach to his agenda.
After a complicated day, he decided to head to the Torrejón Air Base to preside over a meeting of the crisis committee, where the damage was assessed and actions were coordinated to deal with the effects of the storm.
Although the king cannot make decisions on emergency measures, his presence at this type of event is crucial to show support to the affected communities.
Meanwhile, Queen Letizia did not accompany the king at this latest event, having been present at the visit to Valencia the day before.
After what happened, the next events on the agenda of the Royal Household no longer seem to be related to the crisis in Valencia.
The rains that have been unleashed in just one day are equivalent to those that normally fall in a year, which has led many to describe the situation as catastrophic.
The response of the king and queen to this crisis has been full of ups and downs. As they try to fulfill their role of supporting the citizenry, the pressure and criticism continue, reminding us that in difficult times, actions speak louder than words.