en.edatv.news, Europa Press King Felipe breaks his silence and sends a message that will captivate Queen Letizia
Felipe VI surprises everyone by sharing an important statement that will surely excite Doña Letizia
Madrid will witness a historic event on June 15. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of his proclamation as king, Felipe VI has broken his silence and delivered a message full of symbolism. He has done so to invite citizens to participate in a popular race to commemorate this date, in a gesture that will surely captivate Queen Letizia.
"I encourage everyone, runners and institutions, to participate in this sporting event and I hope it will be a day of unity and celebration." With these words, Don Felipe opens the official greeting on the website dedicated to the X Anniversary race. This event will take place in the heart of Madrid, covering the same streets that he and his wife walked on the day of their proclamation as Kings in 2014.
The popular race for the tenth anniversary of Felipe and Letizia's reign
The X Anniversary popular race, which will be held on June 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., will start from the esplanade of Plaza de Oriente, next to the Royal Palace. From there, runners will cover six miles (10 kilometers) through some of the most emblematic landmarks of the capital. The route symbolically coincides with the one Felipe and Letizia took on June 19, 2014, after their proclamation as kings.
The initiative has been promoted by the Madrid Athletics Federation. However, it has been supported by institutions such as the Royal Guard, the Madrid City Council, the Community of Madrid, National Heritage, the Army, Air and Space Forces, and the Navy. All of them have a clear objective: to pay tribute to these ten years from a citizen's perspective, healthy and open to all.
With a registration fee of 15.40 euros, participants can sign up until June 8 through the event's official site. However, what has made the difference is the king's direct and personal message, which moves away from purely institutional language and dives into an inspiring and approachable tone.
King Felipe breaks his silence to encourage participation in the race
Felipe VI has surprised everyone with a special message addressed to the Spanish citizenry. The king has encouraged citizens to participate in the popular race that will commemorate the tenth anniversary of his proclamation as monarch.
"I want to send a warm greeting to all participants in this X Anniversary Popular Race," he begins by saying. This message opens the official website of the sporting event, showing his most approachable and personal side. However, the most relevant part comes later when he firmly defends the role of sports in citizens' lives.
"Sports, as I have recalled on different occasions, is an essential element in the formation of the citizen, as it allows one to get the best out of oneself, in fair competition with others," he adds.
The statement continues with a deep reflection on the value of collective effort. "Through it, one learns to collaborate and seek the common good, being able to achieve goals that at first might seem impossible," he shares.
A message that will captivate Queen Letizia
The popular race that has motivated King Felipe's message holds a particularly emotional significance for Queen Letizia. This sporting competition will not only celebrate the ten years of Felipe VI's reign but will also recreate a historic moment for the Spanish monarchy and, especially, for the current kings.
The most significant aspect is that it will follow the same itinerary that Felipe and Letizia took on June 19, 2014, when they were proclaimed kings. A detail full of symbolism that will transport participants through some of the most emblematic places in the Spanish capital, evoking that historic day.
Sources close to the Royal Household assure that Letizia has received this initiative with special emotion. A happiness that will not only commemorate a decade as queen but also the queen's close connection with sports and healthy habits.
The queen has been a strong advocate of sports activity as an essential pillar for physical and mental well-being. For this reason, her stance fully aligns with the message now shared by her husband.
In short, King Felipe has wanted his tenth anniversary as monarch to be celebrated in a participatory, open manner with a message of unity. His call to run through Madrid not only symbolizes the path traveled but also the values shared with Queen Letizia. Will the people turn out en masse for this historic event to show their support?
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