King Felipe over the weekend issued a statement expressing “worry and indignation” after 50,000 migrants from Morocco crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.

Border tensions between Moroccan and Spanish territories in North African are nothing new, but the flood of people alarmed Spaniards and European allies. The migrants eventually returned to Morocco.

His Majesty, who has spoken about immigration issues before, said the state should prevent incidents like these from happening again and mourned the loss of life.

King Felipe has been working from Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, where the Spanish royals spend at least part of the summer. He stays at Marivent Palace in the outskirts of Palma and holds meetings at Almudaina Palace downtown.

Morocco claims the Spanish enclaves of Melilla and Ceuta in North Africa and the issue contributes to tensions between both nations.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia have been working to address wildfires that have broken out around Spain, including around the Madrid capital.

Their Majesties this weekend met with emergency workers and visited a Madrid area shelter that was housing people displaced by the blazes.

King Felipe also met with emergency workers in the Balearic Islands last week during a stay in Mallorca, where the Royal Family usually spends time during the summer.

Media outlets reported that King Juan Carlos — who has been living abroad — was in Mallorca in recent days and dined with Queen Sofia and their daughters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, at Marivent Palace. It was described as a surprise development.

The Spanish Royal Family went all out to support and celebrate the Spanish team during the World Cup final outside New York City last weekend.

King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia were at the stadium when Spain won the men’s tournament for the second time.

The King and Queen and their daughters took separate jets to New York for security reasons. Leonor, the Princess of Asturias, is heir to the throne.

The royals flew to Madrid soon after the game and welcomed the winning team at Zarzuela Palace the following day.

Even though Spain’s King Felipe visits Latin American countries routinely, his trip to Mexico last week was a watershed moment in relations between the two nations.

It all started when former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, leader of a populist movement, asked the King to apologize for Spain’s conquest of the Americas. His Majesty forwarded the letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spain did not apologize.

Then when current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in, she left King Felipe off the invitation list for the ceremonies.

That’s why their meeting in Mexico City last week ahead of his attendance at a World Cup game was so important. It looks like both sides have decided to move on.

Although Spain didn’t apologize, the Spanish government worked with Mexico earlier this year on an exhibition on indigenous women. The King attended and spoke about abuses during the conquest.

King Felipe could attend another World Cup game this year, particularly if Spain makes it to the final.

Members of the Spanish Royal Family have expressed solidarity and vowed support for the people of Venezuela following last week’s eartquakes.

The Queen Sofia Foundation, led by King Felipe’s mother, pledged an initial €20,000 along with medicine and other aid to the Latin American country, according to media reports.

Queen Letizia spoke with media outlets in person following the initial quakes, promising Spanish government assistance. King Felipe was on the way to Mexico at the time.

The Spanish Royal Household also wrote on social media, “All our support to the Venezuelan people in the face of the tragedy caused by the two earthquakes that have affected the country.

“We want to convey our solidarity, our affection, and our strength to all the injured and the communities that have suffered this disaster. We share in the grief of the families of the victims.”

The Spanish Royal Family has given Pope Leo XIV a grand welcome as he begins a week-long visit to the country, which has long been associated with the Catholic Church.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the pontiff at the Madrid airport’s Terminal of State, which members of the Royal Family use for official travel.

They then had a formal welcoming ceremony at the Madrid Royal Palace, with participation from Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia.

On Saturday, Pope Leo gave a mass to a large crowd in downtown Madrid. Members of the Royal Family were on stage. Also, the king’s sisters — Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina — were in the audience with some of their children.

Protocol dictates that Queen Letizia, a Catholic queen, can wear white when meeting the Pope. Other women must wear black.

King Felipe traveled to Costa Rica this month to attend the inauguration ceremonies for incoming President Laura Fernández Delgado.

His Majesty received a warm welcome from those who attended the transfer-of-power ceremony at the National Stadium in San José.

When King Felipe was crown prince, King Juan Carlos deputized him to attend Latin American inauguration ceremonies. The task may eventually fall on Princess Leonor, who will soon begin her college studies.

Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish throne, will study political science at Carlos III University in Madrid starting in the fall, the Royal Household said last week.

The Princess of Asturias has been going through years of military training following her graduation from high school and oath to Parliament as heir.

A release from the Royal Household said the princess would perform official duties as heir to the throne during her time studying at Carlos III University.

Queen Sofia has arrived to Palma in the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, her traditional Holy Week getaway.

This will be the first year the Queen Mother goes to Palma without her sister Princess Irene and close cousin Tatiana Radziwill, who died in recent months.

Queen Sofia’s daughters, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina, are on the island keeping their mother company. And the media sighted King Felipe having dinner with friends.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia traveled to Rome earlier this month for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV and renew a centuries-old tradition.

His Majesty took on the role of Protocanon of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major. He will serve as a patron of the basilica and help with its upkeep.

Saint Mary Major is the basilica where Pope Francis is buried. Their majesties took time to honor the late pontiff.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia met with the current pope and other officials at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.

Queen Letizia, as a Catholic queen, is able to wear white to meet with the pope, according to centuries-old-protocol. Other women must wear black.