Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía made a surprise visit to Casa Esment in Palma on Thursday, where they learned about the foundation's work dedicated to the labour inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
Queen Letizia, accompanied by Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, unexpectedly visited Casa Esment in Palma on Thursday, a foundation that has been working since 1962 for the labour and social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The visit, which was not scheduled in the official agenda, lasted approximately two hours and did not include the presence of media.
According to sources from the foundation, it was the Queen herself who expressed interest in getting to know the reality of the entity firsthand, despite the reduced activity during the month of August. During the tour, the royal family members visited the printing workshop, one of the workshops that remains active these days, and greeted the workers, inquiring about their daily lives and the training paths they have followed.
Casa Esment is an organization founded in 1962 with the aim of allowing people with intellectual disabilities and their families to enjoy their lives, and since then it has focused its work on the protection and defense of their rights. The entity offers a set of supports, guidance, and constant accompaniment to develop opportunities for personal, social, and labour development in the areas of training, meaningful occupation, and employment.
The atmosphere during the visit was relaxed and friendly, and the Queen, the Princess, and the Infanta did not hesitate to take photographs with the workers. The foundation has expressed gratitude for the visit, which was announced the day before, and highlighted its contribution to the visibility of people with disabilities.
“The visit has been a huge boost for our work and for raising awareness of what we do every day,” said sources from the foundation.
The visit is part of the royal family's summer stay in Mallorca, where this year they have repeated their engagement at the Palace of Marivent. The royal family's agenda on the island has included various events, and this visit to Casa Esment has been one of the most emotional due to its social character and impact on the community.
The foundation, based in Palma, is a benchmark in the labour inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in the Balearic Islands, and its dual training model has been highlighted by the Queen herself during the meeting. The workers from the printing workshop, who are maintaining some activity these days, were the protagonists of a meeting that has left a positive mark on the entity.
The royal family's visit underscores the importance of social and labour inclusion for people with disabilities, an area in which Esment has been working for over six decades. The entity offers a safe and flexible pathway that adapts to the needs of each person at every stage of their life, and this visit has served to highlight its work to society.
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