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Queen Letizia falls on fishing boat during visit to Llanes
Queen Letizia slipped and fell while leaving a fishing boat during a royal visit to Llanes, in Asturias, northern Spain.
King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía were with her on the boat, the Nuevo Sandra María.
The visit recognized the Santa Ana Fishermen’s Guild, which received the 2026 Exemplary Asturian Village distinction.
The family boarded the boat to honor local fishing traditions and the people who have worked at sea and in canneries.
Letizia got up within seconds with help and continued walking normally.
She had no apparent injury, and the fall did not disrupt the visit.
The family completed its planned engagements in Llanes, including a meeting with local residents.
Queen Letizia slipped and fell on the deck of a fishing boat during a visit to Llanes in Asturias on 24 October 2026.
She got up shortly afterwards and continued walking, with no apparent injury reported.
The royal family had boarded the Nuevo Sandra María during a visit connected to the 2026 Exemplary Town of Asturias recognition.
The recognition was awarded to the Santa Ana Fishermen’s Guild.
The visit continued as planned.
- Who
- Queen Letizia fell while visiting with King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía.
- What
- She slipped on a fishing boat’s deck and fell. She got up shortly afterwards, with no apparent injury.
- When
- 24 October 2026.
- Where
- Aboard the Nuevo Sandra María in the port of Llanes, Asturias, Spain.
- Why
- The royal family was visiting in connection with the 2026 Exemplary Town of Asturias recognition and to honour the Santa Ana Fishermen’s Guild.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The royal family arrived in Llanes.
The royal family visited the Santa Ana Fishermen’s Guild and boarded the Nuevo Sandra María.
Letizia slipped and fell while getting off the boat, then got up and continued with the visit.
- Location
- Llanes, Asturias, Spain
- Date
- 24 October 2026
- Boat
- Nuevo Sandra María
- Recognition recipient
- Santa Ana Fishermen’s Guild
- People aboard
- King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía
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