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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Pelted with Mud in Flood-Hit Paiporta, Over 200 Dead

Nov 3, 2024, 01:15 PM

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced angry protests during their visit to the flood-hit Valencia region on Sunday, where unprecedented floods have killed more than 200 people. In the town of Paiporta, crowds of residents hurled mud and rocks at the royal couple and shouted insults, including 'killer' and 'assassin'. The King attempted to calm the angry crowds and engage with them, while Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other politicians were reportedly evacuated amid the unrest.