CNN —Angry residents booed and threw eggs at Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia as they visited the Valencia region, where more than 200 people have died in devastating floods.
After they posed for a photo, the crowd began hurling insults at the king, Mazon and Sanchez.
The Royal Family’s social media channel released video in the aftermath of the protest, showing the king and queen embracing distraught residents.
One man fell weeping into the king’s arms and in another shot, the King is seen hugging two crying women.
The anger appeared largely directed at Sanchez and Mazon, who left early even as the king insisted on staying on despite the chaos.
Persons:
King Felipe, Queen Letizia, ”, Pedro Sanchez, Carlos Mazon, Mazon, Sanchez, Felipe, Letizia, Manaure Quintero, Pedro de Juan, it’s
Organizations:
CNN, Getty, Volunteers
Locations:
Valencia, Paiporta, Spanish, AFP