The Spaniards discover “what Felipe VI is made of and Letizia’s “humanity”

The truth is that, during these 10 years of reign, Philip VI He has already had to face the facts twice and assert his position. Since it was proclaimed June 19, 2014he Monarch had to display his position in situations from which he had to emerge with determinationintegrity and firmness.

In both cases, without doubt, the head of state He comes out stronger thanks to his performance. “Even if at no time is this sought after, if anything has been demonstrated in just a decade, it is that here There is nothing planned, much less orchestrated.but he knows how to act, always with the Constitution as a reference and with impressive know-how. This is why he was educated from the day he was born,” a source close to the Kings team explains to EL ESPAÑOL | Portfolio.

And, despite the lights and shadows of his reign, no one can deny that Philip VI had at his father’s house, Juan Carlosto the best of masters in the profession of ruling. Especially during one episode: when he had to win his crown on the evening of February 23, 1981when he resisted the putschists by appearing on television, in front of the entire country, announcing that he was against the attempted coup. coup d’état.

“That night, I also witnessed, while still a child, this historic episode and I learned the immense, the incalculable value that freedom has for the Spanish people” declared the King during the commemoration of the neutralization of the coup d’état February 23, 2021. The boy from 13 years old whose father sat next to him watching a king work during a night of very high tension went to the Congress remember the day when Spain he played everything. He also recounted everything he learned during these hours of uncertainty for an entire nation.

Felipe VI’s ’23-F’

When the sovereign acceded to the throne, many voices were raised, notably that republican parties as Can either Republican leftthose who demanded the new King which justified its presence and the expenses it entailed for the State maintain the monarchy.

The first opportunity did not take long to present itself and three years after his proclamation he had to prove it. He received the October 3, 2017when two days later 1-O, Philip VI decided to address the Spaniards to confirm the illegality of the secessionist referendum which had taken place in Catalonia to guarantee the Spaniards that no one would break the unity of the country.

“He does not regret anything he said in his speech on the situation in this region of Spain How are you going to repent? » This is how powerful the same source is. That day many baptized him as he 23-F of Philip VI and although they have passed seven years since “I wouldn’t change a single comma. Even less with everything that happened. He was firm at a time when it was necessary, showing that the Head of State covers the Constitution and to all those Catalans who felt completely abandoned in these days of October 2017“, he adds.

Kings in Valencia

The other test you had to take Philip of Bourbon in fairness 10 years took place last Sunday at Paiporta, Valence. This time the sovereign was not there Operettasitting and comfortable in front of a television camera, on this occasion the king had to get dirty, descend into the hell in which the people affected in the city were located because of the passage of the DANAconfront their complaints, their insults and their frustrations, only to emerge, miraculously, unscathed and above all strengthened in their role.

“It had to be clear that everyone state force I was with them. That was the only goal they had. Kings that day. Even if things got out of control, they are very happy because it has been shown that They are neutral and they are with the Spanish in any situation,” specifies the same source.

And this assertion is not only made from the Zarzuela herselfbut this was perfectly reflected in an investigation that this newspaper published two days after the incidents which occurred in Paiporta who showed strong dissatisfaction with those responsible for handling the DANA tragedy.

In this context, El ESPAÑOL published a survey among Sociometric where the Spaniards in general and the Valencians in particular suspended the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez; to the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazonand the ministers Fernando Grande Marlaska (Inside) and Marguerite Robles (Defense). And yet, they supported the actions of Philip VI And Letizia. And they approved them with a grade as a qualifying grade.

“At the moment when mud splashed on the king’s cheekwhile the survivors of the disaster unleashed their fury against the procession with a rain of mud, a decision had to be made and that of King was that of endure and stay to speak with an angry crowd. This could have gone very badly, but the truth is that It will become an iconic moment of his reign“, explains someone close to the Zarzuela team.

What happened in Paiporta

After what happened in the Valencian city, there was several meetings in the offices of El Pardo to reflect on what was done well and poorly during that day, something that is always done after a visit or a trip. “Although the image of Queen crying undoubtedly humanized her and brought her closer to Spanishand she wanted to be there, for security reasons she shouldn’t have gone, it was too risky. Now that They plan to return soonno one will dare tell him that he is staying at home, but of course it was not the best scenario for them both to leave, because such atmosphere of angerthe pain and frustration could have caused a much more serious event than what happened,” they explain.

Another of the things that have been discussed these days during these meetings at the The Royal Household teams This is the mark this will leave on the Spanish. “I believe without a doubt that it has been demonstrated what is contained in head of state. They tried to get him out of there three times and he refused each time,” adds the same source. “We are sure that now no one can doubt his dedication and selflessness towards Spain“, he adds.

THE representation of the King last SundayIn Paiportaenduring the guy at street level, surrounded by shouts, reproaches, complaints, mud throwing, and even occasional baton blows, listening, explaining, sometimes consoling, hugging others, constitutes an exceptional moment , which can well be considered, for the risk assumed and, above all, for the impact it caused, the second 23-F of Philip VI.

“The ‘Boss’ wanted to stay”

What happened in the muddy streets of Valencian city It’s a story that everyone already knows. When the course became dangerous due to altercations, the two security teams, both Moncloa like that of Operettathey recommended the evacuation of Pedro Sanchez and of Kings. The first one left, the seconds remained.

“But it’s true that if he had stayed, it is very likely that we would be talking about a serious prejudice for the president of the government. His team did what they had to do and Royal House followed the orders of Chief who wanted to stay”, specifies the same person. “He mud This was just one of the consequences. The mark they both left on their hearts was much worse. This horrible feeling,” he said.

The entire country was able to observe through the media how Philip VI debated and appeased unworthy the neighbors, in conversations with those who criticized him for the delay in the arrival of help and the absence of administration, He repeated to them the message that they were not abandoned and that help would arrive. He asked them for forgiveness and above all he understood them.

The moments lived Paiporta remained forever in the memory of the Spanishwho were able to see “a King who shares the pain of the people, with an obvious risk of aggression and endangering his own integrity. But we can’t leave aside Letiziathat with his behavior and performance moved even those who have harshly criticized her several times in the past. These images, the hugs of both towards the neighbors broken by misfortune on such a critical day, They will not be forgotten in Spainbut much less in Operetta. We can say that they came out of it successfully, but at no time satisfied. THE Kings They feel they could have done more and they want to do it,” says the same person.

Sunday at Valence, Philip VI He once again deserved the position assigned to him June 19, 2014 as head of state of Spainbut without a doubt, the Crown which he inherited from his father, even though it is a material as dirty and unpleasant as clay.