Spanish Royal Family Sends Christmas Card Tribute

The Spanish royal family's annual Christmas card features a family photo and a heartfelt tribute to the victims of the recent floods in Valencia, which claimed 224 lives. King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, are depicted in a photo taken during the royal guard's changing ceremony, marking Felipe's tenth anniversary as king. The card includes an excerpt from a poem by Valencian poet Francisco Brines, which honors those affected by the floods and emphasizes resilience amidst loss. The royals have expressed their wishes for a Merry Christmas and a hopeful New Year in both Spanish and English. Additionally, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía sent their traditional Christmas card featuring a nativity scene. The royal couple faced mixed reactions during their visits to flood-impacted areas, receiving both support and hostility from locals.