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Public tension rose this weekend after Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Valencia's regional governor Carlos Mazón, visited one of the worst-hit regions in the country's recent flooding that has killed over 200 people.

Crowds in the town of Paiporta — where over 60 died from the floods — shouted "Killers!" and "Get out!" as the leaders carried out their visit. Others hurled clots of mud and other objects, including rocks, with two bodyguards reportedly injured.

Sánchez and Mazón were forced to seek protection and were quickly whisked away by their security details. Meanwhile, the king and queen insisted on staying and could be seen engaging with a number of residents.

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The anger stemmed from a belief that the government's response to floods was inadequate, as many people remain without drinking water or sufficient internet and cell phone coverage. Power was only restored on Saturday and many streets remain clogged with mud, totaled cars, and debris.

The king posted on social media that he understood the "anger and frustration," while Sánchez said he acknowledges "the anguish, suffering, uncertainty and the needs" of disaster survivors. Sánchez also said Sunday's incident would not derail recovery efforts.

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Public tension rose this weekend after Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia, alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Valencia's regional governor Carlos Mazón, visited one of the worst-hit regions in the country's recent flooding that killed over 205 people.

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Sánchez and Mazón were forced to seek protection and were quickly whisked away by their security details. Meanwhile, the king and queen insisted on staying and could be seen engaging with and embracing several residents.

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The king posted on social media that he understood the "anger and frustration," while Sánchez said he acknowledges "the anguish, suffering, uncertainty and the needs" of Valencians. Sánchez also said Sunday's incident would not derail recovery efforts.

More storms were forecast for the region on Sunday, with an additional 90 milimeters (3.45 inches) of rain expected.

The people are rightfully angry with their government, and their fury was likely not intended to hurt the king and queen, who play no official governing role. While the royal couple may have some mud on their faces, the public saw them comforting the flood victims while their actual government leaders were busy playing blame games.

Make no mistake, the public's anger was directed at both the Prime Minister and the royal couple. This visit came a full four days after Valencia was destroyed by the floods, and while villages were still waiting for authorities to show up and help, they saw a team of officers appear solely for the protection of the monarch and politicians.

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Spain's King and Queen, Top Officials, Pelted With Mud and Insults Over Flood Response

The anger of the people is understandable. Many lost homes, businesses, as well as the lives of loved ones. The government is listening and is doing all it can to help ease people's suffering.

Flood survivors pelt Spain’s royals with mud and premier is evacuated during a visit

What did these leaders expect when they visited Paiporta? These floods have totally devastated the region and the government response has been completely inadequate.

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