The capital of Lleida has been this Thursday the scene of a prominent institutional event with the presence of queen Letizia Ortiz, who has presided over the delivery of the Premis Ap!Lleida, organized by the Associació Professional d’Empresàries Ap!Lleida on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
One of the most commented moments of the day has been when she expressed herself in Catalan during her speech, a gesture that drew attention at an event focused on entrepreneurship and female leadership.
Queen Letizia speaks Catalan during the Ap!Lleida awards ceremony pic.twitter.com/4SdMrUnrpH
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Accompanied by the Minister of Equality Ana Redondo and various authorities, the queen has been received in the Seu Vella before holding a meeting with representatives of the association and proceeding to the awards ceremony.
The awards have recognized women from the business, social, and academic fields, in an edition that has highlighted innovation, professional career, and impact in the territory, in addition to premiering a new morning format oriented towards networking and institutional connection.