Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will soon travel to Ceuta and Melilla, the country's two autonomous cities on the North African coast, according to the Spanish foreign minister. The announcement was reported by Spanish media, though no specific date for the royal visit has been confirmed.
Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish territories located on the northern coast of Africa, bordering Morocco. They hold the status of autonomous cities within Spain and are the only European Union territories on the African mainland. Royal visits to these enclaves are relatively rare and carry significant symbolic weight.
The planned visit comes amid ongoing diplomatic attention to the region. Morocco has long claimed sovereignty over both cities, while Spain maintains that they are an integral part of its national territory. The Spanish government has not released further details about the itinerary or timing of the trip.
Further information about the visit is expected to be announced in the coming weeks. This article will be updated as official details become available.
