Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta this Tuesday, October 13th, a little over two months after a surge of over 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco. This marks the first visit to Ceuta by a Spanish monarch in nearly 20 years. The royal visit is highly anticipated by the local population. However, it will also be closely observed in Rabat, which continues to lay claim to the territory. The trip occurs during a period of high diplomatic tension following the significant influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave in Africa. The visit is seen as a show of support for Ceuta and a reaffirmation of Spanish sovereignty.