After returning from New York, Queen Letizia took part in the closing ceremony of the XIV competition of social projects Euro from your payroll. The event, which took place in Madrid, at the Circulo de Bellas Artes and was organized by Banco Santander. There, the monarch was accompanied by the president of the bank, Ana Botin, and he presided over the award ceremony.

Queen Letizia responds to a woman’s request at the closing of the 14th Euro from your payroll social project competition

In addition, after the birth, some guests had to ask the queen a number of questions. Marukhita, a woman from the Grandes Amigos Foundation dedicated to combating loneliness, turned to Queen Letizia with a curious request that the monarch He obeyed without hesitation: “Letitia, could you hug me?” he asked. woman.

The queen, for her part, stood up and walked over to the woman, hugging her tightly. He asked Marugita not to cry: “No, I’m not going to cry, but he beamed for everything he does and helps.”the woman replied, very agitated by the situation. In addition to the queen, Marugita asked for the same president of Santander, a gesture she gladly complied with.

Queen Letizia at the closing ceremony of the XIV competition of social projects “Euro from your salary”

During her time at the event, Queen Letizia was also in charge of delivering an emotional speech in which she mentioned the winners: “It is worth thinking about others, it is about looking at what is happening around us and start observing. our environment and ask yourself how we can improve the lives of people who need it”, – calculated in part of his speech.

Your projects are appreciated

Among the winners for their projects is the Raf Nadal Foundation, which intends to implement a project to integrate socially excluded minors through sports and education. In addition, this year they recognition of some organizations that Banco Santander has worked withSpanish Cancer Association, INCE, Red Cross, ACNUR or EAR.