The kings of Spain, Philip VI (56 years old) and Letizia (52 years old), will set foot on Valencian soil again this Tuesday, November 19. Extremely committed to those affected by DANA, which has caused a shocking number of 226 deceased, Their Majesties will visit the municipality of Chiva and they will do it nine days after this tragic Sunday, November 3, when it was planned.
Information on the new visit of the sovereigns to Valencia was communicated this Monday, November 18 by the journalist Mabel Galaz on the program Mornings: “This morning the Palacio de la Zarzuela confirmed, unofficially, because it is not and will not be on the agenda, that The Kings will be in Valencia, walking in the mud next Tuesday November 19“said the aforementioned communicator.
“I know they are going to Chiva, the rest of the cities haven’t said“, admitted the collaborator in the morning format of Spanish television. This tour was to take place this Sunday in early November, when the Kings were reprimanded together with the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (52), and the President of the Valencian Community, Carlos Mazon (50). The Government Delegation and the security of the King’s Household suspended this appointment for security reasons..
“The trip takes place very discreetly, without much commotion and they will be accompanied by a member of the Government.“, declares Galaz. He did not specify exactly who will accompany Their Majesties during their next visit to Valencia. It is excluded that it will be Pedro Sánchez during his meeting on official trip to Brazil to attend the G20 summit.
Finally, Galaz He wanted to emphasize that the last intention of Felipe VI and Letizia is to torpedo the work of professionals who cooperate in the reconstruction of Chiva and other affected municipalities. “The desire of Kings is not to disrupt in any way the tasks that are being accomplished. This is why we study at what time, at what time and at what place. They want to be without disturbing, but helping and supporting,” noted the journalist.
Felipe’s third visit to Valencia
The visit this Tuesday, November 19 will take place the third that King Felipe VI made in Valencia on the occasion of the tragedy that occurred following DANA. A week ago, the monarch went to Paiporta -ground zero- with the Minister of Defense, Marguerite Robles.
There, despite the atmosphere of tension experienced a few days earlier, on Sunday November 3, Philip He observed how the work of the military was going two weeks after the disaster. On this occasion, he did it alone, without the company of Queen Letizia. The head of state also visited the Bétera military base and, a few minutes later, the ship Galiciamoored in the port of Valencia for a few days to provide aid to the emotional deployed in the area.
The King also visited the main logistics base of the Army which is installed at the Valencia Fair: seven pavilions and other various spaces that house logistical and humanitarian tasks. The day ended at 7:30 p.m.