Recently, Queen Letizia and King Felipe paid a visit to Valencia to show their support for the communities severely affected by the most devastating floods Spain has seen in decades.
The intention was clear: to bring a message of solidarity to those who lost everything. However, what was expected to be an act of empathy ended up being a complicated moment that exceeded expectations.
As the situation progressed, many citizens began to express their discontent with the lack of aid. In fact, the protest became so intense that dozens of people began to throw mud and other objects at the king and queen.
Instead of retreating, Letizia and Felipe stood their ground, willing to listen and be present throughout the day.
Despite the tension, it soon became clear that the population’s frustration was more focused on the prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, than on the king and queen.
While the monarchs tried to calm the people down, Sanchez, who was accompanying the kings, decided to leave as soon as the protests began to escalate.
The images of the queen covered in mud went viral in a matter of hours, generating all kinds of reactions and comments. In the midst of all this controversy, the King and Queen daughter, Princess Leonor, also spoke out.
What did Princess Leonor say about the visit to Valencia?
The news of the tense visit reached her ears while she was continuing her training at the Naval School.
According to reports in the Spanish press, the young heiress was visibly worried not only about the situation itself, but about seeing her parents facing such a difficult scenario.
“The heiress to the throne observed her parents as never before: stained with mud, surrounded by insults and angered by the crowd,” says the portal ‘Monarquía Confidencial’.
In addition, it is told how her father tried to calm the mood and how her mother, who even received a piece of mud on her face, burst into tears at the situation.
The critical situation made it clear that, despite the royal status, for Leonor they are, first and foremost, her parents.
This strong human connection in the midst of adversity was what concerned the princess the most.
Undoubtedly, a historic moment that reflects not only the challenges facing the monarchy, but also the family bond that unites the royal family in difficult times.