King Felipe and Queen Letizia participated in the emotional funeral for the victims of the floods in Valencia, a tragedy that left more than 200 dead and put the royal couple under the spotlight of controversy due to a protest in which they ended up covered in mud.
After that complicated moment, they returned to the affected localities to accompany those who had suffered the loss, and their reception was considerably warmer; the community received them with kindness and shared their deep sorrow for both material and human losses.
Recently, Felipe and Letizia were once again present at a significant event, the funeral of the victims, where the moments experienced were truly moving.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia at the Funeral of the Flood Victims
The funeral was held in the Cathedral of Valencia, becoming a space of recollection for all those who lost a loved one in the tragedy that occurred on October 29.
Upon arriving at the cathedral, the King and Queen were received by several representatives of the Church at the door and then proceeded to the main altar.
Among the attendees were relatives of the victims, located in the central area, and in the front rows, several Spanish politicians.
The atmosphere was full of pain, sadness, and a sense of helplessness, evident on the faces of those who had suffered the loss.
After the ceremony, Felipe and Letizia left the cathedral, avoiding approaching the crowd waiting outside. However, before leaving, they found enough time to talk with some of the victims’ closest relatives.
The images shared by the Royal Household captured those moments where the royals interacted with those who had gathered there.
One detail that went unnoticed at first was a gesture by the king. As he greeted the archbishop and advanced towards their seats, it was noticed that he kept a white paper in his pocket, which, according to a Spanish journalist, could be related to the names of the victims.
Although the reason behind this gesture has not been clarified, it seems evident that the king wanted to carry in his mind the memory of those who had lost their lives during the mass in their honor.
For her part, Queen Letizia also experienced memorable moments during the ceremony.
Her serious and saddened face when she arrived made evident the pain she felt for those who had lost a loved one.
That countenance did not change throughout the ceremony; many believed that her expression was angry, but it was really deep sorrow for the affected families.
At the end of the event, the King and Queen approached the 400 people who had suffered the loss, offering them a handshake and their support at this difficult time.
Letizia stopped to chat with several family members, even hugging one of them, a gesture that made clear her deep sorrow.
In another image, the monarch could be seen talking to a family member, showing an expression of genuine compassion.
In short, the hugs and words of support were part of the message they wanted to convey.