Felipe VI, without Letizia, venerates the Christ of Medinaceli: the basilica is packed and the faithful with their cell phones

With the basilica packed, faithful with their cell phones held high and the national anthem playing with the sound of the organ. Philip VI He venerated the image of Jesús de Medinaceli in the Madrid church this Friday the 1st, the first of the month, as tradition dictates. Upon leaving, the monarch received the affection and greetings of devoted neighbors and allowed himself to be photographed with them. In the background you could hear “Long live the King” and “Felipe” and applause from the people. It has been a private and unscheduled visit.

Don Felipe, without Letizia, has visited the Basilica of Christ of Medinaceli following the tradition of the Royal Family. He entered through the central hallway. Upon reaching the carving, the King crossed himself and leaned down to kiss the right foot. Afterwards, he crossed himself again. He was accompanied by the superior of the Capuchin friars, the order that guards Christ on the altar.

During the twenty-minute visit, Don Felipe held a meeting in the sacristy with the Capuchin fathers and some members of the Brotherhood of Jesus of Medinaceli. Applause has been heard. Behind the monarch, he walked alongside the security team, the head of the House, Camilo Villarinosuccessor of the outgoing Jaime Alfonsin.

Previously, the head of state completed this visit in 2018; and 20 years ago, in 2004, he moved in with Doña Letizia, a few months before her wedding.