King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are hosting President Sergio Mattarella of Italy and his daughter, Laura Mattarella, on a 2-day State Visit to Spain to strengthen political, economic, and diplomatic ties, from November 16th to the 17th.

El presidente de la República Italiana, Sergio Mattarella, llega al Palacio Real de Madrid acompañado por su hija Laura Mattarella, donde los Reyes le han recibido oficialmente con Honores Militares.
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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 16, 2021

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El Rey, acompañado del presidente de la República Italiana, ha pasado revista al batallón de honores de la Guardia Real.

Tras el desfile de la Guardia Real, los Reyes, el presidente Mattarella y su hija Laura han mantenido un encuentro en el Palacio.
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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 16, 2021

▶️El Rey y el presidente de la República Italiana, Sergio Mattarella, mantienen un encuentro en el Palacio de la Zarzuela.@Quirinale @ItalyMFA
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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 16, 2021

Tras el encuentro, los Reyes han ofrecido un almuerzo al presidente de la República Italiana, Sergio Mattarella, y su hija Laura Mattarella en el Palacio de la Zarzuela.
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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 16, 2021

In the morning, King Felipe and Queen Letizia officially welcomed President Sergio Mattarella and Laura Mattarella in an Official Welcome Ceremony in the courtyard of the Royal Palace in Madrid. During the ceremony, the King and the President reviewed a battalion of the Royal Guard and viewed a parade. The Spanish Royal Couple then had a meeting with the President and his daughter and were introduced to the Italian Delegation. Later, the King and Queen hosted a luncheon at the Palace of La Zarzuela, following a meeting between the King and the President.

El presidente de la República Italiana, acompañado por su hija Laura Mattarella, a su llegada al Palacio Real de Madrid, donde los Reyes han ofrecido una Cena de Gala en su honor.
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— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 16, 2021

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain host a spectacular State Banquet for Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Laura Mattarella at the Royal Palace of Madrid tonight!

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— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 16, 2021

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain host a spectacular State Banquet for Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Laura Mattarella at the Royal Palace of Madrid tonight!

Learn More: https://t.co/mKmosXUUcl pic.twitter.com/acmJooEOeC

— The Royal Watcher (@saadsalman719) November 16, 2021

In the evening, King Felipe (in the Collar, Sash and Star of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic) and Queen Letizia (wearing Queen Maria Christina’s Loop Tiara, with the Diamond Collet Necklace, Gray Pearl Brooch and Bracelet from the Joyas de Pasar and the Sash and Star of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic) hosted a State Banquet in honour of the President Sergio Mattarella and Laura Mattarella at the Royal Palace of Madrid. Both the King and President gave speeches.