Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands looked equally elegant as they joined for a welcoming ceremony on Dam Square today.
In front of Amsterdam’s majestic Dam Palace, Letizia, 51, joined Máxima, 52, on the first official day of her state visit to the Netherlands.
The visit will reinforce the friendship between the two royal houses when Letizia and King Felipe of Spain meet Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands.
For today’s event, Letizia opted for a simple but elegant blue tweed dress with bell sleeves.
The mother of two added a touch of glamor to the ensemble with a caramel-colored headpiece and a pair of luxurious diamond and emerald earrings.
Queen Letizia of Spain (left) and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands (right) looked equally elegant as they attended the welcome ceremony at Dam Square.
Meanwhile, Maxima opted for an all-red ensemble, complete with a shawl top and a chic A-line midi skirt.
Maxima extended the red theme to her accessories with stylish additions of red leather gloves, a wide-brimmed crimson hat, and a small but chic leather clutch.
The couple seemed in high spirits as they engaged in light conversation on Dam Square as the crowd cheered them on while clutching Spanish flags.
Demonstrating the closeness of their relationship, Máxima kept her hand around Letizia’s back as she guided her through the square.
Elsewhere, King Philippe of Spain, 56, and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, also 56, joined their wives at the welcoming ceremony.
It comes after Spain’s Queen Letizia put on a stylish display while attending a reception in Amsterdam after landing in the Netherlands yesterday.
The mother-of-two, 51, looked typically elegant in an off-the-shoulder top and stunning Hugo Boss satin skirt for the occasion at the NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace Hotel.
She accompanied her husband, King Felipe VI, at the reception held for the Spanish community residing in the Netherlands.
Letizia opted for an all-blue ensemble on the second day of the state visit, complete with a belted tweed dress and matching leather bag.
Máxima placed her arm on Letizia’s back as she guided the royal through Dam Square in Amsterdam.
The couple appeared in high spirits as they engaged in light conversation with each other at the ceremony.
After wearing a chic suit to catch her flight earlier in the day, Letizia proved she could master any look as she slipped into her elegant evening gown.
The royal looked perfect in her modern two-piece suit, and her enviable skirt sells for €6,000 on the brand’s website.
She added a thick black belt as an accessory, which helped emphasize her stunning figure.
The visit will reinforce the traditional friendship between the two royal houses, as Letizia and Felipe will meet with Queen Máxima and King William Alexander.
And the first stop on his intense official agenda was the reception in Amsterdam of the Spanish community residing in Holland.
The meeting was chaired by the kings themselves, while Felipe gave a speech to praise the people of his country.
Queen Máxima looked elegant in a striking red suit. The royal continued the red theme with the addition of a crimson hat and leather gloves.
Elsewhere, King Philip of Spain (left) and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands (right) looked dapper in crisp navy suits.
The sun was shining in Amsterdam as the royal houses came together for the first official day of Spain’s state visit.
Hours earlier, the royal couple was honored with an impressive farewell ceremony at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport before boarding their flight.
They were received by different guards while receiving the honors, in which Francina Armengol, president of the Congress, was also present.
Letizia herself looked typically elegant in a simple, understated Hugo Boss suit, adding a touch of glamor and quiet luxury even to plane travel.
The European royal kept it simple in the navy two-piece and white T-shirt design, adding a pair of Massimo Dutti kitten heels.
Meanwhile, her husband King Philip looked regal and poised in a gray suit ahead of his two-day visit to Amsterdam and The Hague.
Letizia added a pair of stunning diamond and emerald earrings to complement her elegant outfit.
The Kings greeted the public that gathered in Dam Square clutching Spanish flags
Letizia, Felipe, Willem-Alexander and Máxima looked majestic in front of the crowd.
Letizia opted for simple makeup for the occasion, revealing her natural beauty and tanned complexion.
The couple boarded their Airbus A310 in VIP configuration, which is used to transport royalty to official state events and also between their main palatial residence in Madrid and their summer home in Mallorca.
The plane, emblazoned with text that reads “Kingdom of Spain,” will take them to the Netherlands in time for dinner.
Spain and the Netherlands have maintained diplomatic relations since 1648 and work closely in areas such as strategic economics and organized crime, while economic ties between the two countries are also strong.
On Wednesday, Letizia and Felipe will be officially received by the Dutch kings in Amsterdam’s Dam Square, and the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy will play the national anthems of both countries.