Spanish Royals Visit Ceuta Amid Diplomatic Tensions with Morocco

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the North African enclave of Ceuta on Tuesday, where they were greeted by cheering crowds waving Spanish flags. The visit comes after a migrant influx from Morocco in July and is the first royal visit since 2007, when a diplomatic crisis erupted with Morocco over sovereignty claims to Ceuta and Spain's other North African territory, Melilla. The royal visit is seen as a reaffirmation of Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta, which Morocco claims. It also highlights the strategic importance of the enclave and Spain's commitment to its citizens there. The trip is carefully calibrated to avoid escalating tensions with Morocco while demonstrating support for the local population. This FRANCE 24 English video captures the atmosphere of the visit and provides context on the historical and political significance. It offers viewers an understanding of the delicate balance Spain must maintain in its relations with Morocco and the European Union.