The masked monarch: King Felipe and Queen Letizia return to public duties in PPE to observe a minute’s silence for the country’s 23,521 COVID-19 dead
- A tribute to victims of coronavirus was held at 112 Emergency Center in Madrid
- Queen Letizia, 47, coordinated her navy and white outfit with King Felipe VI
- The royal couple’s appearance today in Spain is their first since lockdown began
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Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain paid their respects to the victims of coronavirus today in their first public outing since lockdown.
The royal couple, who have been working from home for more than six weeks, paid a visit to Madrid’s 112 Emergency Center where they wore masks as they observed a minute’s silence in memory of the 23,521 Spanish victims of COVID-19.
The couple were joined by Regional President Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid’s Regional Vice President Ignacio Aguado, as they stood for the silent tribute.
Social distancing was strictly observed throughout the visit.
The Royals who were joined by Madrid’s Regional President Isabel Diaz Ayuso, Madrid’s Regional Vice President Ignacio Aguado and Spanish Home Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska, wore protective face masks and gloves for the visit
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain (pictured) visited the 112 Emergency Center today in Madrid, for their first public appearance since lockdown began
Mother-of-two Letizia donned a navy suit and white blouse, coordinating with King Felipe VI who wore a black suit with a navy tie. Pictured: The Spanish royals at the 112 Emergency centre
Queen Letizia opted for a toned-down look, cascading her hair over her shoulders with a slightly off-centre parting.
She avoided drawing attention to herself by wearing minimal make-up and small earrings to accessorize.
King Felipe VI looked equally well groomed in a suit that coordinated perfectly with the colours worn by Letizia.
The royal couple showed appreciation for the work of the emergency services during their visit, as Spain continues its nationwide lockdown in the hopes of slowing the spread of coronavirus.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe presided over the daily meeting held by the 112 operation.
The Spanish royals spoke to representatives of the emergency services as they showed their appreciation for the work done throughout the pandemic. Pictured: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia with Madrid’s Regional President Isabel Diaz Ayuso
The pair then spoke to the Minister of Justice and the director of the Madrid 112 Security and Emergency Agency, in addition to representatives of the Fire Department of the Community of Madrid.
They completed their visit with a tour of the premises and was given an opportunity to see the work of the 112 operators.
The coronavirus pandemic has taken the lives of over 207,000 people around the world, as scientists race to find a vaccine.
Spain who has some of the strictest lockdown restrictions in Europe, is set to ease its guidelines to allow children to play outside for the first time in six weeks.
Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI seemed understandably cautious as they practised social distancing throughout their momentous visit.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were given a tour of the 112 Emergency Centre during their visit, which comes as Spain prepares to ease their lockdown restrictions. Pictured: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia with Madrid’s Regional President Isabel Diaz Ayuso
Spain has had 23,521 confirmed deaths caused by covid-19. Pictured: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain at the 112 Emergency Centre