Princess Leonor, who celebrates her 19th birthday on Thursday, October 31, faces an occasion marked by sadness.
The heiress to the throne has taken the difficult decision to suspend the festivities she had planned due to the shocking tragedy that has affected her country.
The princess is celebrating her birthday in a particularly complex context for Spain, which has been plunged into grief by the devastating rains that have hit the eastern part of the country and have left a tragic toll of more than 90 fatalities.
This situation has led the government to declare three days of national mourning, a gesture that reflects the severity of the crisis and the country’s commitment to those affected.
Princess Leonor’s Birthday
The Spanish press reports that at the moment, Leonor is focused on her military training at the Naval School in Marin, and no official events are planned for her birthday as was the case last year.
Queen Letizia, who was scheduled to attend an official activity in Madrid, has cancelled her public schedule in line with the national mourning.
This suspension of engagements highlights the importance of unity and respect in times of crisis.
From the Zarzuela Palace, King Felipe VI has continued to send messages of support through social media.
At the time the first details of the tragedy became known, the King was at the Air Base of the Air and Space Army, where he expressed his deep sorrow for the victims and his solidarity with those affected.
The monarch has expressed his concern for the situation, stressing that the fundamental thing at this moment is to offer condolences and recognize the magnitude of the loss of human lives.
In addition, he has assured that all available means are being used to attend to those affected. “All the resources of the State are working, and the important thing is to let them operate in a coordinated manner while we keep on alert those who may still be at risk,” said Felipe in his message.
As for Princess Leonor, it is likely that she will continue with her usual routine at the Naval School. However, there is a possibility that she will travel to Madrid to spend the weekend with her family, and perhaps accompany the King and Queen in some action of solidarity with those affected by this devastating situation.
In these difficult times, the royal family demonstrates its commitment to the welfare of the Spanish people, reflecting the values of empathy and unity that are fundamental in times of crisis.