It has been a difficult few days for Spain, with deadly floods killing more than 200 people in Valencia.

Eager to support their country, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the areas most affected by the floods on Sunday, and the trip turned violent when crowds threw mud at Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who was walking alongside the royal couple

While King Felipe and Queen Letizia were also affected by the attack, anger was mainly directed at politicians and the Spanish government, who have not provided enough aid to the area, according to locals.

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Despite the anger toward Sánchez, residents were happy to see the royals. Queen Letizia spoke to a local woman, holding her hand and comforting her as she cried.

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Speaking to another local resident, Queen Letizia could be seen with her head in her hands, crying over the devastation.

Before his visit, the representative of the Spanish royal family took to the family’s Instagram to thank the support received by his country and wrote: “Our deep gratitude for the messages of condolence, consolation, support and solidarity with the Spanish people for the the devastating consequences of DANA.”

After their visit, another message was published on social networks that said: “This morning the (kings) visited the municipality of Paiporta (Valencia), one of the places seriously affected by the terrible DANA that we have suffered in our country.”

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Explaining the reason for their visit, the note continues: “They wanted to be close to the neighbors, listen to them and know their situation, as well as thank the work of the emergency services, state, regional and local forces and security forces, civil protection and NGOs that are working tirelessly to rescue and recover basic supplies in the affected places, and with whom the (kings) have been in constant contact during these days.”

A carousel of photographs accompanied the heartfelt message, showing the couple hugging the audience and looking excited, with mud splashes on their clothes in several of the touching photos.

While their visit proved controversial, the family’s followers on social media sent messages of appreciation and admiration, writing: “While politicians and presidents flee, Their Majesties remain to suffer the mud and anguish of the crowd, to speak with the displaced and console the Long live the King, long live the Queen, long live Spain!

We hope the visit brought comfort to those affected by the flood.