Spain's King visits Ceuta Melilla 19 years ago
The Spanish monarchy is preparing to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14. This marks the first official visit by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to the two cities since their accession to the throne in 2014. The visit also recalls the controversy that arose 19 years ago when King Juan Carlos I made a similar trip in 2007, which led to a diplomatic crisis with Morocco that lasted for weeks, resulting in the recall of the Moroccan ambassador and popular protests. The significance of the current visit is heightened by the sensitive status of the two cities, especially after the border crisis in summer 2026, when over 72,000 people entered Ceuta, amid increasing tensions between Rabat and Madrid over their status. While some observers believe that this visit is more than just a protocol matter and carries political messages with implications for both countries.
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