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In early November, deadly floods swept the Valencia region of Spain, killing more than 220 people. When King Felipe andLetizia, 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, they were welcomed with shouts of “Long live the king" and “Long live the queen,” unlike their trip to Paiporta on Nov. 3.
The royals then visited the towns of Utiel and Letur, which were also heavily impacted by the flooding. King Felipe told the press that while"the situation has improved," the government must"work together shoulder to shoulder" in the"huge reconstruction" efforts., the flooding was the deadliest natural disaster"in modern Spanish history," with one woman telling the media outlet that cars were tossed"around like toys.
King Felipe was similarly covered in dirt in Paiporta, and he snapped back at hecklers, replying,"If you want, I won't come and I'll stay in Madrid."
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