Letizia and Felipe in a football face off

[Jennifer]

It was quite a festive celebration, as Queen Letizia and King Felipe marked the 40th anniversary of the National Hospital of Paraplegics in Toledo on Tuesday involving various table sports. The hospital, which is the centre of reference in Spain for the rehabilitation of spinal cord injuries, was inaugurated 40 years ago by Felipe's parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, and yesterday, Felipe and Letizia marked the milestone anniversary by unveiling a commemorative plaque at the hospital.

"No one can be entirely in your place. No one except you can really know what it's like to change your life so radically, how to live it to its full extend, you teach us a huge lesson every day on how to cope as a human being. We see ourselves in you, in your example. We need your help. Spain is incomplete without you," said King Felipe in a touching speech.

Felipe and Letizia received a guided tour around the facilities and learned about radiology and physiotherapy before meeting with some of the hospital's patients and their families. And this was where the fun really began.

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Their Majesties The King and Queen, on the 40th anniversary of Paraplegics Hospital of Toledo