It's Official: King Felipe's Firm Decision With Pedro Sánchez After the Blackout

The historic blackout that left all of Spain and part of Portugal without power has triggered an unprecedented institutional reaction. Amid the crisis, it has been officially announced that King Felipe has made a firm decision alongside the President, Pedro Sánchez. The monarch, along with Queen Letizia, has been in constant contact with the Executive to closely monitor the state of emergency and collaborate with the authorities.

It has been confirmed that the royals have been in constant contact with Pedro Sánchez, calling him, assisting him, and forming a team to collaborate and closely monitor the evolution of the national emergency. This swift and decisive response from the Royal Household underscores their institutional role as figures of unity and support for the Government in times of crisis. What implications has this show of collaboration had for the royals' official agenda and how did they experience this unusual blackout?

The Firm Decision of King Felipe to Keep in Contact with Pedro Sánchez After the Blackout

The energy blackout that occurred shortly before one in the afternoon surprised millions of citizens, businesses, and institutions. The magnitude of the event was such that it left almost the entire national territory and a good part of Portugal without electricity supply. An unprecedented energy crisis that demanded an immediate reaction from the Government and, as has been known later, also from the Royal Household.

In his first public appearance after the incident, Pedro Sánchez offered details of the operation deployed to restore supply and ensure safety. During his intervention, the President revealed that one of the first entities he contacted was precisely Zarzuela.

From the very first moment, both Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were kept informed of every step taken by the crisis committee. Additionally, they were following the measures implemented to control the situation.

This involvement has not gone unnoticed. No immediate statements were issued from Zarzuela, but it is known that the royals were aware of what was happening, even before the magnitude of the collapse was understood. In fact, the Royal Household assures that the monarch interrupted his agenda to focus on institutional coordination and provide support to the Executive.

King Felipe was meeting with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at Zarzuela when the blackout occurred. The official visit was part of a high-level diplomatic day. However, it had to be abruptly interrupted when all of Spain was plunged into darkness.

At that moment, not even at Zarzuela was the real extent of the event known. But after the first contacts with Moncloa, and once it was confirmed that it was a widespread failure of the electrical system, the king chose to cancel all scheduled activities. As head of state, his duty became to be informed by the minute and serve as institutional support in one of the most complex moments.

The Decision of Felipe and Letizia: Cancel Their Trip to Jaén

One of the immediate effects of this context was the cancellation of the trip that the royals had planned for this Tuesday to Jaén. The visit was going to coincide with an important anniversary: the anniversary of the city's capital status. Additionally, it was expected that Felipe and Letizia would have some gesture with their daughter Sofía, who just that day reaches the age of majority.

However, given the seriousness of what happened and the many measures that still need to be taken, the king will continue at his post. A decision that reflects the importance the institution gives to this national crisis.

It is not the first time that the Royal Household has directly involved itself in catastrophes affecting the citizenry. During the DANA, Felipe and Letizia showed their most human side, sharing the pain of families who lost everything. This time, although the blackout has not left victims, its impact has been so broad and disruptive that it has required a firm institutional response.

The support shown to Pedro Sánchez by the head of state reinforces the idea of unity in difficult times. Additionally, it also allows for observing a more fluid and collaborative relationship between the country's main institutions. A gesture that, although discreet, has significant political and symbolic value.

In short, the reaction of King Felipe, along with Queen Letizia, to the national blackout has once again shown their institutional and personal involvement in times of crisis. Their closeness with Pedro Sánchez and the cancellation of their agenda send a clear message of commitment and responsibility. Will this be the beginning of a new stage in the relationship between Zarzuela and Moncloa?