The royal family's schedule kicks off September marked by significant commitments both at home and abroad. Kings Felipe and Letizia face days in which institutional events and international projection go hand in hand. Expectations are focused on the coming days, when they will lead an initiative that places the Crown in the international spotlight.
Before that moment, Felipe VI will receive diplomats from several countries at the Royal Palace to thank them for their help during the wildfires. Meanwhile, the emeritus queen will travel to New York to participate in a cultural symposium and in events organized by her foundation.
A key week at the royal household
The coming days will be marked by a combination of personal commemorations and far-reaching official commitments. The king balances the institutional schedule with preparations for an international trip that is generating great expectations. The queen, who has just celebrated her birthday, keeps a low profile as a milestone approaches that will strengthen her role on the global stage.
Doña Sofía is also gaining prominence, with events related to medical research and her presence in the United States. The emeritus queen keeps an active calendar that will take her from Elche to New York in just a few days of intense activity. Her involvement in social and cultural causes strengthens the royal family's commitment to issues of international scope.
The desired state visit to Egypt
Casa Real has confirmed that the kings will travel from September 16 to 19 on an official visit to Egypt, invited by the president. This is a historic event, as it will be the first time Felipe and Letizia officially visit the North African country. The last to do so were Juan Carlos and Doña Sofía, who traveled there in 2008, 1997, and 1977.
The monarchs will be received in Cairo with an official ceremony at the Al Ittihadiya Palace, where President Al Sisi and his wife will be waiting for them. The schedule includes a Spanish-Egyptian business forum, aiming to boost bilateral economic and trade relations. In addition, visits are planned to cultural and scientific projects and to archaeological missions in the Egyptian capital and in the city of Luxor.
The trip will serve to strengthen ties between both countries, which reached the status of Strategic Partnership after Al Sisi's visit to Spain. Spanish diplomacy considers this occasion a step forward in consolidating bilateral cooperation. The excitement at Zarzuela is evident: it will be an unprecedented chapter in Felipe VI's reign and a gesture with enormous symbolic value.
A historic opportunity for diplomacy
The kings' trip to Egypt represents a milestone in Spanish foreign policy and in the international projection of the Crown. The trip reaffirms the importance of keeping strong relations in the Eastern Mediterranean, which is key to regional stability. It also strengthens the image of Felipe and Letizia as representatives of a modern and committed monarchy.
Experts point out that the visit will have an impact in areas as diverse as culture, the economy, and scientific cooperation. The kings will show support for Spanish archaeological projects in Egypt, which enjoy international recognition. In addition, the business forum opens the door to new investments and strategic agreements in key sectors.