King Charles and Queen Camilla's next state visit has been revealed – and it could see a major tiara debut from one of Europe's most popular royal heirs
Their Majesties will visit Spain on an unconfirmed date in 2027, with King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia likely playing a key part22 July 2026King Charles will be making an official. . .
Their Majesties will visit Spain on an unconfirmed date in 2027, with King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia likely playing a key part22 July 2026King Charles will be making an official visit to Spain in 2027, likely meeting with King Felipe, with whom he appears to share a warm relationshipPool/Getty ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla’s next state visit has been revealed, and it will see Their Majesties rubbing shoulders with one of the world’s most popular royal families. According to reports, the King and the Queen are set to visit Spain in 2027, a tour that will surely see them meet with King Felipe and Queen Letizia, as well as their much-loved daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia. It will be the first time that a British monarch has made an official state visit to Spain since Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were welcomed by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on a state visit to Spain in 1988, when they were joined by King Juan Carlos I, Princess Elena of Spain, Infanta Cristina of Spain, Queen Sofia of Spain, and then Crown Prince Felipe of SpainGeorges De Keerle/Getty ImagesShould King Charles and Queen Camilla be honoured with a state banquet, it would provide ample opportunity for the Princess of Asturias and her sister to make their debut in tiaras. Leonor, 20, and Sofia, 19, have waited longer than many other royal women to dazzle in a piece of heirloom jewellery, and royal watchers would no doubt be thrilled to see the eminently qualified pair delve into the House of Bourbon’s jewellery box. Should King Felipe and Queen Letizia host a state banquet for King Charles and Queen Camilla, it could be a chance to see Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia making tiara debutsCarlos Alvarez/Getty ImagesThe last time that Charles and Camilla met with the Spanish royals was in 2023, when both Felipe and Letizia travelled to London as guests for the King’s coronation at Westminster Abbey. They will have also joined a myriad of other international royals at the Buckingham Palace reception. The two families appear to enjoy a close bond. When King Felipe visited Britain in 2022, he was welcomed to Clarence House by King Charles and the pair were seen enjoying a number of jokes together. Felipe and Letizia were also invited to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and to the late monarch’s lying-in-state at Westminster Hall. King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace ahead of King Charles' CoronationMax Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesThe Spanish royals previously made an official state visit to Britain in July 2017, when they were welcomed with full honours at Horse Guards Parade and were hosted byPrince Williamandthe Princess of Walesfor a banquet at Horse Guards Parade. King Felipe was also entrusted with delivering a speech to the Houses of Parliament. King Charles and Queen Camilla’s most recent state visit saw them travel stateside in April to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The visit, which came at a delicate time politically, was heralded as a great success, with President Donald Trump well known for his love of the British royal family. Their Majesties were praised in April for a successful state visit to the United States, where they were hosted by Donald and Melania TrumpAndrew Harnik/Getty ImagesAccording to a senior palace aide, the King ‘grasped in both hands’ the ‘risk and challenge’ that came with his state visit, but added that he would not be dwelling on the ramifications of his trip to the US. His ‘high stakes’ address to Congress was viewed as a highlight by many – a demonstration of the diplomatic skills that His Majesty has honed over his decades of international experience. One can only imagine that the Spanish state visit – the dates of which have not yet been confirmed – will be just as successful. Read More