Queen Letizia looks regal in a floor-length pink skirt as she greets the Spanish Diplomatic Corps
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Queen Letizia of Spain did her best to welcome diplomats from around the world to a reception at the Royal Palace in Madrid.
The Queen, 50, flanked her husband, King Felipe IV, at the event, as the couple greeted members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Spain.
The King, 54, along with the Queen, extended a warm welcome to dozens of diplomatic delegates and their spouses, spending nearly ten minutes in total shaking their hands.
The always elegant royal wore a flowing light pink skirt for the occasion, which she paired with a white blouse with a bow at the neck.
King Felipe IV and Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed diplomats from around the world at a reception at the Royal Palace in Madrid
Looking elegant and serene, Queen Letizia smiled and chatted with the ambassadors to Spain of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Germany, Kenya and many other states.
She paired the gorgeous floor-length skirt with stilettos in the same color as her skirt.
The mother of two glowed as her makeup looked typically flawless with smoky eyes and natural lips.
The always elegant royal wore a flowing light pink skirt for the occasion, which she paired with a crisp white blouse.
The mother of two glowed as her makeup looked typically flawless with smoky eyes and natural lips.
The King and Queen of Spain spent almost ten minutes greeting ambassadors from countries around the world
To complete the elegance, notice that her dark brown tresses were pinned back to show off her statement earrings.
The decadent jewelry, made up of turquoise, white, and pink gemstones, also gave a nod to the rosy hue of her outfit.
Meanwhile, the King looked dapper in a tailored three-piece suit, which featured a gray waistcoat and matching gray striped trousers.
His morning suit also featured expensive black trains and a crisp white shirt.
The royal couple shared a tender moment as they entered the room where diplomats had lined up to greet them.
The King and Queen took their seats in the center of the room before Felipe delivered a speech to the diplomats present.
Queen Letizia seated as her husband King Felipe delivers a speech to diplomatic delegates
His ruby red tie reflected the red flash of his medal, which he wore in his lapel.
At last year’s event, the couple coordinated their outfits, with Felipe opting for a dusty pink tie to mirror his wife’s pink floral shirt.
Just like this year, the glamorous Letizia also wore a two-piece ensemble at last year’s meeting of diplomats.
The reception usually takes place in the new year, which the couple have held annually since King Philip acceded to the throne in 2014.
Photos of the monarch of Spain and his wife attending the reception show the grandeur of the Royal Palace of Madrid
Stunning photos show the royal couple entering a reception room where diplomats were waiting in line.
There are a total of 126 embassies and almost consulates general in Spain, 153 of which are official and more than 600 honorary.
Stunning photos show the royal couple entering a reception room where diplomats were waiting in line.
The King and Queen shared a tender moment as they smiled at each other before taking their seats in the center of the room.
The Royal Palace of Madrid, where the event took place, is the official residence of the Spanish royal family, but is now used almost exclusively for state ceremonies.
The Queen appeared calm and collected as she smiled for the cameras at the Royal Palace in Madrid today.
Next, King Felipe gave a speech thanking the delegates for attending, speaking of Spain’s friendship with countries like the United States and looking forward to the coming year.
The Royal Palace of Madrid, where the event took place, is the official residence of the Spanish royal family, but is now used almost exclusively for state ceremonies.
Felipe and Letizia spend most of their time living with their two daughters, Princesses Leonor, 17, and the Infanta, 15, in another residence, the relatively humbler Palacio de La Zarzuela, on the outskirts of Madrid.