# Spanish monarchs begin state visit to Finland 5 October 2026 at 10:39 > King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia arrive in Helsinki to discuss NATO security and technology during the first Spanish state visit since 1989. King [Felipe VI]() and Queen Letizia of Spain arrived in Finland on Monday, 5 October 2026, for a state visit to Helsinki and [Rovaniemi](). President [Alexander Stubb]() and Suzanne Innes-Stubb received the monarchs at the Presidential Palace for the historic trip. The itinerary includes a business forum on AI and quantum technology, plus a visit to the Rovaniemi air base, home to NATO Forward Land Forces. Felipe VI will also meet Prime Minister [Petteri Orpo]() and attend an Alvar Aalto exhibition at the [Finlandia Hall](). This first Spanish state visit since 1989 highlights security ties following Finland's 2023 NATO accession. With a 1,340km Russian border, the region remains sensitive after recent jet interceptions, while Spain prepares to launch a new Polar Strategy. #SpainFinlandVisit2026 [#KingFelipeVI]() [#NATO]() #ArcticSecurity #FinlandiaHall ## Related news ## [King Felipe VI to make historic Ceuta visit]() 9 October 2026 at 11:36 ## [Spanish Royals Begin State Visit to Finland]() 6 October 2026 at 15:41 ## [Macron visits Madrid to boost Spain-France ties]() 30 September 2026 at 14:20 ## [Spanish NATO officer removed over security risk]() 14 September 2026 at 17:04