King Visits Catalonia, Meets With Separatist Leader

King Felipe last week made headlines by traveling to Catalonia for the second trip to the Spanish autonomous community of his reign.

King Felipe’s visit to Spanish car company SEAT S.A.’s factory in Martorell came as the Catalan government plans ways of seceding from Spain, or at least securing a vote on the issue.

© Casa de S.M. el Rey / Borja Fotógrafos
© Casa de S.M. el Rey / Borja Fotógrafos

Observers saw the image of King Felipe being behind the wheel of a SEAT car with Catalan President Artur Mas as deeply symbolic.

© Casa de S.M. el Rey / Borja Fotógrafos
His Majesty greeting factory workers. © Casa de S.M. el Rey / Borja Fotógrafos

King Felipe has promised to make more trips to Catalonia.

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