Spanish royals make sensitive official visit to sensitive Ceuta enclave
Summary
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain visited the city of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, where they were greeted by crowds with Spanish flags. This was their first royal visit since 2007, following tensions with Morocco, which claims Ceuta and Melilla as its own territory.Key Facts
- Ceuta is a Spanish city located on the northern coast of Africa.
- Morocco claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla, another Spanish enclave in North Africa.
- The visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia took place after a large number of migrants arrived in Ceuta from Morocco in July 2026.
- The visit is diplomatically sensitive because of ongoing disputes between Spain and Morocco over these territories.
- This was the first royal visit to Ceuta since 2007, a year when diplomatic tensions with Morocco increased.
- The Spanish royals were welcomed by crowds waving Spanish flags during their visit.
- The visit aims to show support for Ceuta and its residents amid political challenges with Morocco.
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