King Felipe and Queen Letizia returned to Valencia last week to visit the victims of massive flooding there.

Some residents threw mud at Their Majesties and other officials earlier this month, angry at the government’s response.

The King and Queen stayed on site back then and returned in recent days. King Felipe has also been staying in touch with rescue workers and government leaders about the cleanup.

One year’s worth of rain fell in Valencia during the storm. Several other major rain events around Iberia have followed.

King Felipe traveled to Ecuador this month to lead the latest Ibero-American Summit — an event many top Latin American leaders avoided.

Rivalries and ideological differences between countries that used to be a part of the Spanish Empire have long threatened the Organization of Ibero-American States.

King Felipe will be hosting the next summit in Spain and is looking to revive the meetings like his father, King Juan Carlos, did.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, along with other top officials, visited areas of Valencia hit hard by last week’s destructive floods. Hundreds of people have died.

Some people welcomed Their Majesties, who tried to console victims. Others protested their presence and called for more action.

The government has deployed thousands of troops to the region. Bridges, roads and homes were destroyed.

King Felipe and other members of the Spanish Royal Family scrambled to support rescue workers and residents responding to last week’s devastating floods in Valencia, which have killed hundreds of people.

His Majesty led a moment of silence during a meeting of Ibero-American leaders. Flags are also at half staff, including at the Zarzuela Royal Palace.

King Felipe also held a brief gaggle with members of the media, a very rare occurrence for a monarch.

The Royal Household this weekend posted notes in Spanish and English thanking the international community for their backing.

King Felipe has sent members of the Royal Guard to help with the recovery and is expected to visit the site on Sunday.