Visit of Alfonso XIII and Primo de Rivera to Rome, in return for a visit of the king and queen of Italy (June). This exchange of visits marked the dictator's efforts to establish a close understanding with Fascist Italy, culminating in the treaty of friendship of Aug. 7, 1926.
End of the dictatorship, because of widespread and increasing popular discontent. But Primo de Rivera was at once named prime minister, with a predominantly military cabinet.
