In early November, deadly floods swept the Valencia region of Spain, killing more than 220 people. When King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the hardest-hit areas, they were greeted with insults by angry citizens—who even threw mud and other objects at the royals. But on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Spanish king and queen returned to Valencia and received a much different reception.
Letizia, 52, and Felipe, 56, coordinated in casual blue outfits as they traveled to the Valencian town of Chiva, Spain, doling out hugs and supportive words to residents who have suffered from the natural disaster. Per Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, they were welcomed with shouts of “Long live the king" and “Long live the queen,” unlike their trip to Paiporta on Nov. 3.
