All the photos from King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s state visit to the UK

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain made their first state visit to the UK this week. The glamorous couple spent time with the Queen and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace before being guests of honour at an extravagant state dinner in the ballroom. <p>On the second day of their visit, the parents of two visited Westminster Abbey with Prince Harry and joined Princess Anne at Guildhall for a formal dinner.</p> Click through for all the highlights from their memorable visit...
¡Adios! The Queen and Prince Philip gave a final wave to the royals as they wrapped up their first state visit to the UK on Friday (July 14). <p>Photo: CHRIS JACKSON/AFP/Getty Images
Before heading off on their last engagements of the trip, Queen Letizia and King Felipe said goodbye to their hosts at Buckingham Palace. <p>Photo: CASA DE S.M. EL REY
King Felipe, who stands at 6ft 4in, towered over the 91-year-old monarch as he bid her farewell. <p>Photo: CASA DE S.M. EL REY
The royal couple visited the Weston Library in Oxford, after bidding farewell to the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. <p>Photo: Getty Images
The king and queen met with a group of school children who waved British and Spanish flags and held a sign reading 'Welcome' at the Weston Library. <p>Photo: Getty Images
The Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall on Thursday evening was the second occasion for the royals to give their finest jewels a showing. Queen Letizia opted for an elegant one-shouldered blue gown and the Spanish Floral tiara. <p>Photo: Getty Images
The queen also accessorized with some serious statement earrings in sapphires and diamonds. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth's only daughter Princess Anne donned a cap-sleeved lavender embroidered gown, elbow length gloves and the gorgeous Festoon tiara for the Lord Mayor's Banquet at the Guildhall. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Letizia's dashing husband King Felipe kissed Princess Anne's hand as she met him with a curtsy. <p>Photo: Getty Images
A royal toast: left to right, Princess Anne, King Felipe, Andrew Parmley, Lord Mayor of London and Queen Letizia. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Earlier that day, Prince Harry joined the Spanish royals for a visit to Westminster Abbey. <p>Photo: Getty Images
For the outing, Queen Letizia recycled a favourite Carolina Herrera New York skirt, which she paired with Magrit sandals. <p>Photo: Getty Images
The monarch's wife wore turquoise drop earrings, once belonging to her mother-in-law Queen Sofia, and a lightly curled hairstyle – not unlike Duchess Kate's recent cut. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Prince Harry accompanied King Felipe and Queen Letizia on a visit to Westminster Abbey on Thursday (July 13) to lay a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Warrior. It marked the 32-year-old royal's first time taking part in an official state visit. <p>Photo: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images
The Queen, wearing her dazzling Brazilian Aquamarine Parure Tiara, along with Prince Philip played host to the Spanish royals during a state banquet at Buckingham Palace. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Queen Letizia looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder gown and the Fleur de Lys Tiara. <p>Photo: Getty Images
The Queen has previously hosted seventy-seven State Banquets at Buckingham Palace. The elaborate horseshoe-shaped table features silver-gilt from the Grand Service and seats up to 170 guests. <p>Photo: Getty Images
Earlier in the day, the Queen officially welcomed Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the UK for a three-day state visit.
While her husband accompanied the British monarch, Queen Letizia rode in the carriage with Prince Philip.
The British monarch and her husband Prince Philip personally greeted the Spanish royals at Horse Guards Parade in London on Wednesday morning.
King Felipe warmly greets Her Majesty.
King Felipe kissed the Queen's hand during the event. Photo: Getty Images
With pleasantries exchanged, the Guard of Honour gave a Royal Salute as the Spanish Nation Anthem rang out. King Felipe, accompanied by Philip, then inspected the Guard of Honour, which was the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. Following the inspection, the guests joined the Queen and the Duke for a state carriage procession along the Mall to Buckingham Palace.
After enjoying a private lunch at the palace, Felipe and Letizia accompanied the British royal family for the viewing of Spanish items on display as part of the Royal Collection. Once inside, Prince Philip showed off some of his favourite pieces from the collection. <p>Photo: Neil Hall/Getty Images
Felipe and Letizia, who arrived privately in the UK at Luton Airport on Tuesday, were met at their London hotel by Prince Charles and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall. Together the quartet then travelled to the Whitehall parade ground in a carriage, to be met by the Queen and the Duke.
Letizia and the Duchess of Cornwall wave to well-wishers en route to the palace.
She's been praised for her fashion-forward style and dubbed Spain's Duchess of Cambridge, so it was no surprise that Queen Letizia looked incredibly elegant as she kicked off the first day of her UK state visit on Wednesday. The Spanish queen was a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow coat dress. To accessorize, she opted for a matching yellow hat.
After impressing the British crowd in a fashion-forward yellow ensemble, Queen Letizia once again looked sensational as she and her husband King Felipe headed to Clarence House on Wednesday afternoon. Dressed in a tailored burgundy coloured coat, the Spanish royal looked the epitome of elegance. The military-inspired number, complete with a statement belt, flattered her slender curves perfectly. <p>Photo: Getty Images
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