The Christmas Lottery has once again shared its magic among those who need it most. The third prize, number 11,840, went to Catarroja, one of the Valencian towns devastated by DANA last October. Specifically, Administration number 5 has been the lucky one to be able to distribute a part of this succulent prize, 500 thousand euros for the series and 50 thousand euros for the tenth.
News that has filled with joy the hearts of the neighbors who, during their celebration, received an unexpected visit, that of the Spanish Royal Family. On this occasion, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have been accompanied by their two daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, who had not been able to go to ground zero of the catastrophe because they were in Marín (Galicia) and Wales. respectively.
As shown in the publications shared by several users on their social profiles, the monarch and his family have received a warm welcome from citizens, who have not hesitated to take out their mobile phone to ask for a photograph or have simply taken advantage of the opportunity. occasion to have a little chat with them.
Quite a surprise, since this trip was not announced in the official agenda of the Royal Family. “It was unexpected, it caught us all unexpectedly, they were very close to the people, taking photos with everyone for more than half an hour,” the owner of a restaurant told the local newspaper Levante. In the virtual world, neighbors have also pointed out the importance of the Kings continuing to give visibility to the tragedy. “Thank you for coming to Catarroja because with your presence you ensure that we are not forgotten.”
A walk of about 30 minutes in which the Kings and their daughters have been through the municipal market area, the center of the town and some surrounding streets. It must be remembered that this was one of the most affected areas of the municipality, but also one of the first to recover commercial activity.
Kings Felipe and Letizia dedicated to Valencia
The Kings have completely devoted themselves to the towns affected by DANA. His first visit was on Sunday, November 3, to Paiporta, marked by tension and pain. There you could see the head of state and the Queen broken with pain and trying to give some comfort to the neighbors who had lost everything. Since then, his agenda has focused on prioritizing the tragedy.
On November 12, the sovereign, without his wife, returned to the Valencian Community to meet the military units deployed in the Valencian Community who are working tirelessly in the cleaning and rescue work. On November 19, the King and Queen fulfilled their promise to visit Chiva, Utiel and Letur (Albacete), which were pending for security reasons after what had happened in Paiporta. There they were received with applause, cheers and gestures of affection. Finally, on December 9, they attended the funeral mass in the Valencia cathedral in tribute to the 200 people who died.
Paiporta and Letur, a ray of hope thanks to the Lottery
In Paiporta (Valencia) and Letur (Albacete), two towns also hit by heavy rains, they have been fortunate enough to win the fourth prize, worth 200 thousand euros, thanks to the number 77,768.