Two weeks after their visit to Paiporta, where they were involved in moments of great excitement and saw first-hand the frustration, pain and anger of DANA’s victims, the kings decided Return to Valencia to fulfill his promise. This Tuesday, November 19 before 12:00 a.m., Mr. Felipe and Ms. Letizia arrived at the municipality. Chivawhose tour was canceled at the last minute after the incident at Pyporta.
His arrival at Paiporta a few days ago was quite different. The kings are received with applause, cheers… and many gestures of affection. After greeting the mayor, Amparo Forte, they spent a few minutes chatting and shaking hands with all the neighbors. Chiva City Council And they also took the opportunity to take some pictures.
A in the middle Great security device As they are deployed for the tour, Don Felipe and Dona Letizia meet with human affection. Several times they shouted: “Long live the king!” And “Long live the queen!”.
One of the images of the day shows this girl who touched the sovereign. Both the king and the queen did not hesitate to stand at his height and greet him with a hug, as he excitedly showed them the drawing he had made.
During the visit, Ms. Letizia very graciously joined journalist Carlos Alcina on her Onda Ciro program, who asked her what message she wanted to convey: “AndListen, be, share, be with them… keep your attention hereThat attention must be constant and not waning.” “Thank you and all the media for what you are doing,” he concluded.
Alsina also spoke briefly with the king, who acknowledged that, although “the situation has changed a lot,” we must “maintain help and support.” “You have to stay close to the citizens, suffer with them and always support them to help them move forward.” he said.
After their meeting at City Hall, they walked through the Plaza de la Constitución to talk to some of the volunteers and security forces who have been helping tirelessly for days.
They continued through Chiva’s ‘Ground Zero’ Poyo Ravinewhich overflowed uncontrollably on October 29. the kings They listened to the explanations very attentively From Mayor Amparo Fort, who told them exactly what happened on the day of the disaster and what they are doing to rebuild the area.
It was possible to see at that moment The queen’s gesture of concern While observing the disastrous consequences that DANA has had on the Valencian people.
After anxiously observing the condition of the canyon, Don Felipe and Doña Letizia head to the walkway of the old bridge that connects to the city of Chiva. The monarchs have always been accompanied by Carlos Mazon, president of the Generalitat. However, this time they were not accompanied by the President of the Government, Pedro Sanchez, who is in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) at the G-20 Summit.
During their visit to Chiva and Utiel, the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Victor Torres, will also accompany them, while the Minister of Housing and Urban Agenda, Isabel Rodríguez, will accompany them to Letur.
Later they will leave UtielAlso in Valencia, and in the early afternoon, around 5:00 pm, they will visit Let’s goA municipality in the south of Albacete that has been devastated by the disaster.