After being pelted with mud by angry demonstrators&nbsp;during the visit to a flood-hit region, the Spanish king said that the people&nbsp;had to "understand the anger and frustration" of the ones affected by the devastation that hit the towns where cars have been left in muddy heaps in streets.&nbsp;

In a social media video, the king called on the public to give the victims "hope and their guarantee that the state in its entirety is present".&nbsp;

During the visit to Valencia, the flood-struck area of Spain, the Spanish king, queen, and prime minister faced aggressive protest as furious locals hurled mud and other objects at them on Sunday (Nov 3) after they felt abandoned by the authorities.&nbsp;

It was a startling show of anger in the worst-hit town in the flood disaster that has killed more than 210 people.

More heavy rain fell on the Valencia region after King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez were forced to leave Paiporta where more than 70 people died in floods last Tuesday.

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Mud hit the monarchs in the face and clothes as they tried to calm the angry crowd in scenes that underscored the fury over the response to the disaster that has now killed at least 217 people with many more still missing.

Videos on social media showed the king constantly hit by mud and authorities tried covering him and taking him out of the place when a few locals were seen shouting at the king's face showing their anger and frustration.&nbsp;

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The king and queen went to a crisis centre in Paiporta. But extra security guards soon had to keep the angry crowd, shouting "murders", away from the royals and prime minister. They put up umbrellas to stop mud from hitting the royal couple.

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Most of the fury seemed directed at Prime Minister Sanchez and Valencia regional government head Carlos Mazon.

"I understand the social anger and of course, I'm here to receive it. This is my political and moral obligation," Mazon said in a post on X.

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The rear window of Sanchez's car was broken before he and the local politicians quickly left. The socialist leader said that while he empathised with the "anguish and suffering" of the victims, he condemned "all forms of violence".&nbsp;

Emergency services on Sunday listed 213 dead in the Valencia region, one in Andalusia in the south and three in Castilla-La Mancha neighbouring Valencia.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After being pelted with mud by angry demonstrators during the visit to a flood-hit region, the Spanish king said that the people had to "understand the anger and frustration" of the ones affected by the devastation that hit the towns where cars have been left in muddy heaps in streets.

After being pelted with mud by angry demonstrators during the visit to a flood-hit region, the Spanish king said that the people had to "understand the anger and frustration" of the ones affected by the devastation that hit the towns where cars have been left in muddy heaps in streets. In a social media video, the king called on the public to give the victims "hope and their guarantee that the state in its entirety is present". During the visit to Valencia, the flood-struck area of Spain, the Spanish king, queen, and prime minister faced aggressive protest as furious locals hurled mud and other objects at them on Sunday (Nov 3) after they felt abandoned by the authorities. It was a startling show of anger in the worst-hit town in the flood disaster that has killed more than 210 people. More heavy rain fell on the Valencia region after King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez were forced to leave Paiporta where more than 70 people died in floods last Tuesday. Also read | Miraculous rescue: Woman survives three days beside sister-in-law’s body in car amid Spain flash flood Mud hit the monarchs in the face and clothes as they tried to calm the angry crowd in scenes that underscored the fury over the response to the disaster that has now killed at least 217 people with many more still missing. Videos on social media showed the king constantly hit by mud and authorities tried covering him and taking him out of the place when a few locals were seen shouting at the king's face showing their anger and frustration. Tensions rise in Valencia as King Felipe and Queen Letizia face frustration from residents amid devastating floods. During their visit, locals, expressed anger, throwing mud and eggs at the royal couple.#DANA #Valencia #Spain #SpainFloods #KingFelipe pic.twitter.com/fiEcAa9ZXK — Mr. Shaz (@Wh_So_Serious) November 3, 2024 × The king and queen went to a crisis centre in Paiporta. But extra security guards soon had to keep the angry crowd, shouting "murders", away from the royals and prime minister. They put up umbrellas to stop mud from hitting the royal couple. Also read | Watch: Spain's king and queen face mud-pelting, slurs in flood-hit town as umbrellas fail to save royal faces Most of the fury seemed directed at Prime Minister Sanchez and Valencia regional government head Carlos Mazon. "I understand the social anger and of course, I'm here to receive it. This is my political and moral obligation," Mazon said in a post on X. Also read | American-Iranian journalist detained in Iran for months, says US The rear window of Sanchez's car was broken before he and the local politicians quickly left. The socialist leader said that while he empathised with the "anguish and suffering" of the victims, he condemned "all forms of violence". Emergency services on Sunday listed 213 dead in the Valencia region, one in Andalusia in the south and three in Castilla-La Mancha neighbouring Valencia. (With inputs from agencies)

'Understand the anger': Spanish king reacts after facing furious locals at flood-hit region

Spain’s former King Juan Carlos has been accused of harassment and spying by his ex-lover in the latest twist in a financial scandal plaguing him.

The public relations firm representing Corinna Larsen, a Danish-German businesswoman long linked to Spain’s former king, confirmed Wednesday that she had asked a London court for a restraining order against Juan Carlos and compensation for damages for his alleged harassment.

Carlos, who left his homeland under a cloud of scandal in August last year, had&nbsp;settled a back tax bill worth over 678,000 euros ($817,871) including interest and fines.

The dramatic exit was designed to protect the monarchy after a barrage of corruption allegations surfaced against him.

The bombshell move stunned Spaniards and left them divided over whether the 82-year-old, who keeps the title of King Emeritus, was right to depart or should have stayed to face justice.

Juan Carlos came to the throne in 1975 after the death of General Francisco Franco and was widely respected for his role in helping guide Spain from dictatorship to democracy.

But his popularity sank in later years due to a series of scandals, prompting him to step down in 2014.

Switzerland’s La Tribune de Geneve newspaper reported in March that Juan Carlos had received $100 million from the late Saudi King over a high-speed rail contract.

That was followed by a regular drip-feed of allegations in the Spanish media, including that he gave much of the money to a former mistress.

Juan Carlos’ son, King Felipe, is the current head of state.

(With inputs from agencies)

Spain’s former King Juan Carlos has been accused of harassment and spying by his ex-lover in the latest twist in a financial scandal plaguing him. The public relations firm representing Corinna Larsen, a Danish-German businesswoman long linked to Spain’s former king, confirmed Wednesday that she had asked a London court for a restraining order against Juan Carlos and compensation for damages for his alleged harassment.

Spain’s former King Juan Carlos has been accused of harassment and spying by his ex-lover in the latest twist in a financial scandal plaguing him. The public relations firm representing Corinna Larsen, a Danish-German businesswoman long linked to Spain’s former king, confirmed Wednesday that she had asked a London court for a restraining order against Juan Carlos and compensation for damages for his alleged harassment. Carlos, who left his homeland under a cloud of scandal in August last year, had settled a back tax bill worth over 678,000 euros ($817,871) including interest and fines. The dramatic exit was designed to protect the monarchy after a barrage of corruption allegations surfaced against him. The bombshell move stunned Spaniards and left them divided over whether the 82-year-old, who keeps the title of King Emeritus, was right to depart or should have stayed to face justice. Juan Carlos came to the throne in 1975 after the death of General Francisco Franco and was widely respected for his role in helping guide Spain from dictatorship to democracy. But his popularity sank in later years due to a series of scandals, prompting him to step down in 2014. Switzerland’s La Tribune de Geneve newspaper reported in March that Juan Carlos had received $100 million from the late Saudi King over a high-speed rail contract. That was followed by a regular drip-feed of allegations in the Spanish media, including that he gave much of the money to a former mistress. Juan Carlos’ son, King Felipe, is the current head of state. (With inputs from agencies)

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'Understand the anger': Spanish king reacts after facing furious locals at flood-hit region

Former Spanish king Juan Carlos' ex-lover accuses him of harassment