Felipe and Letizia remember the victims of terrorism on the 20th anniversary of 11-M

The kings have presided over the XX “In memoriam” Concert in tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, which is held annually on the eve of March 11, the day on which the 193 victims of the attacks perpetrated in Madrid on that date are commemorated. 2004. It took place this Thursday at the National Music Auditorium.

On this occasion, the RTVE Symphony Orchestra and Choir, with Marc Korovitch as director, have performed Elegy, by Eduardo Soutullo, a work composed and dedicated to the victims of terrorism. The objective of the Victims of Terrorism Foundation is to promote and disseminate democratic values, the defense of human rights, plurality and freedom of citizens and, at the same time, be a useful vehicle for consultation for a better understanding of the situation. of the group of victims of terrorism in Spain.

Doña Letizia has strictly complied with the protocol and has chosen to wear a black outfit consisting of high-waisted wide-leg pants and a long-sleeved top dotted with discreet glitter.

From the presidential box, the kings enjoyed the concert and also the emotional speech of Juan Francisco Benito, president of the Victims of Terrorism foundation. He organizes the tribute and is also the father of one of those who died in 11-M: “They are broken lives, clocks stopped forever. They are shattered families, truncated vital projects. And, above all, pain. An immense pain that It still endures today,” he said. “Thank you for comforting us when it was necessary, thank you for giving us visibility when we needed it and especially, thank you for honoring the memory of all the victims of terrorism.”