King Felipe and Queen Letizia have arrived in Toledo to visit with the victims of yesterday’s deadly train accident at the local hospital. They are joined by Emiliano García-Page, President of the Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha, and Milagros Tolón, the Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports. Neither of Felipe and Letizia’s daughters were with them, as both are currently in school—Princess Leonor is a student at Carlos III University of Madrid, while Infanta Sofía attends Forward College.
“We are moved and concerned by the train accident in Urda (Toledo). We share in the sorrow of the families and loved ones of the deceased and send our affection to the injured and those affected,” the royal couple shared yesterday (translated from Spanish). “Our support also goes to the emergency teams and all those working in the area to help as much as possible under these circumstances.” King Felipe also declared a national period of mourning through October 31. In addition, the Spanish royal family canceled all their previously scheduled engagements for the week.
At least 68 people have been killed in the train crash, and dozens more are injured and hospitalized. Spain...