Spanish Royals Interrupt Athens Funeral to Respond to Train Accident TragedyDuring their attendance at a funeral in Athens, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were confronted with devastating news from their home country. Instead, King Felipe and Queen Letizia prepared to travel directly to Córdoba to offer support to those affected by the railway disaster. While attending the funeral service in Athens, King Felipe and Queen Letizia expressed their condolences to the Spanish public and emphasized their solidarity with the victims. Both King Felipe and Queen Letizia stressed the importance of caring for those affected by the tragedy and supporting ongoing rescue and recovery operations. As recovery efforts continued, the Spanish royal family prepared to join the response in Córdoba, highlighting the close connection between the monarchy and the broader Spanish community during times of crisis.

Source: The Munich Eye January 20, 2026 18:35 UTC