King Felipe VI begins historic visit to Ceuta

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia arrive in Ceuta for their first official visit to the autonomous cities since the King's proclamation.

and will visit and on 13 and 14 October 2026, marking their first official trip to the autonomous cities since his proclamation. The visit, agreed with the Government on 1 October, includes a stay at the Ceuta Parador.

The monarchs will be accompanied by ministers Ángel Víctor Torres and Elma Saiz, though Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will not attend. The itinerary features a tribute at Sidi Embarek cemetery for those lost at sea in July and visits to local primary schools.

This historic visit ends a 19-year gap since the last royal trip by in 2007. It follows a major migration event in July and a statement from King Mohammed VI of Morocco, with Felipe VI becoming the first monarch to stay overnight in Ceuta.