King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Make Historic State Visit to Spain in 2027

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have announced a state visit to Spain for the second half of 2027, marking the first official journey to the country by a reigning British monarch since 1988. The visit follows the recent EU‑UK Gibraltar agreement that removed routine border checks and is intended to deepen bilateral relations, with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia slated to host the British royals.

In the months leading up to the planned trip, the couple have been active on the UK public‑duty circuit, opening the Commonwealth Games, attending the Chelsea Pensioners Founder’s Day parade, and making an annual visit to Northern Ireland where they met local political leaders and explored STEM initiatives for children. Their longstanding personal ties to Spain, including previous private trips to Mallorca as Prince of Wales, are also highlighted as a backdrop to the forthcoming diplomatic engagement.