A future queen consort pays her respects

The official funeral service for the 79 people killed in the train crash at Santiago de Compostela has taken place.  The Prince and Princess of Asturias and the Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo attended the service and offered their condolences to those who lost loved ones afterwards.

 

The heir to the throne of Spain, Felipe, leads mourners at the official funeral service for those who died in the Santiago train crash.  He was accompanied by his wife, Letizia, and his sister, Elena.

(photo Casa S.M. el Rey/ Borja)

 

The sad duty of the future king and queen was shared by Elena - like Santiago, Lugo is in Galicia and the infanta has a long relationship with the area.

 

 

The official funeral service was held at the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela

(photo Casa S.M. el Rey/ Borja)