Queen Letizia of Spain was effortlessly glamorous in a sleek black gown as she joined her husband at gala dinner hosted by the Italian president.

The royal stunned in the simply elegant monochrome dress as she and King Felipe VI were welcomed by Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace during their state visit to the nearby European nation.

The sleeveless frock featured a tulle bodice that transformed into a slim-fitting maxi skirt.

The mother-of-two, 52, kept her accessories minimal, stunning with a chunky set of glitzy bangles.

Her chestnut tresses were styled in voluminous waves, made all the more striking with a side part.

She opted for a smokey make-up look which accentuated her eyes, teamed with a dark lipstick. 

Elsewhere, Felipe, 56, was dapper in a sophisticated tuxedo as he beamed while toasting at the dinner table.

The King, who looked to be in great spirits as he was welcomed with a stunning banquet, also made a speech at the event. 

Queen Letizia of Spain was effortlessly glamorous in a sleek black gown as she joined her husband at gala dinner hosted by the Italian president

The royal stunned in the simply elegant monochrome dress as she and King Felipe VI (left) were welcomed by Sergio Mattarella (right) at the Quirinal Palace during their state visit to the nearby European nation

Elsewhere, Felipe, 56, was dapper in a sophisticated tuxedo as he beamed while toasting at the dinner table

The King, who looked to be in great spirits as he was welcomed with a stunning banquet, also made a speech at the event

Felipe toasted with the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, during the gala dinner 

The mother-of-two, 52, kept her accessories minimal, stunning with a chunky set of glitzy bangles

‘We are the Mediterranean; we are Latin and we are the lingua franca; we are the classical world and the Renaissance; we are humanism; we are vibrant urban life, municipalism, commerce, freedoms,’ he said.

‘And we are the Enlightenment, science, academia; the desire to travel and to learn, the curiosity for discoveries; the ethical commitment to a fairer and better world .’ The President’s daughter, Laura Mattarella, was also in attendance.

Earlier today, Letizia donned a pale pink skirt suit as she and Felipe, met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. 

The Spanish royal couple’s meeting with Ms Meloni in the Italian capital took place on the first full day of their two-day state visit.

The Queen looked stylish in a pastel, embroidered skirt suit, which she paired with pointed toe high heels and a handbag in the same shade.

The royal’s suit jacket had puff sleeves and embroidery featuring pearls down the front.

Cinched at the waist, the jacket kicked out, while Letizia’s fitted pencil skirt fell just below the knee. 

The mother-of-two wore her dark brown hair in a classic blow dry and tucked behind her ears to reveal a pair of gold and diamond earrings.

Letizia’s sleeveless frock featured a black tulle bodice that transformed into a slim-fitting maxi skirt

Her chestnut tresses were styled in voluminous waves, made all the more striking with a side part. Pictured left to right: Felipe, Letizia, President Sergio Mattarella and his daughter Laura Mattarella

Letizia opted for a smokey make-up look which accentuated her eyes, teamed with a dark lipstick

Letizia accessorised her gown with black heels, and kept her hair down for the occassion this evening

Felipe was sophisticated with a bowtie as he shook hands with attendees at the gala on Wednesday 

To wrap up warm for the outside, Letizia had a matching black coat to complement her gown on Wednesday evening

Letizia’s wore little make-up besides a warm bronze eyeshadow on her lids and a rose coloured tint on her lips.

King Felipe, meanwhile, looked dapper in a dark suit paired with a white shirt and a pale blue tie.

The smiling 56-year-old monarch was photographed with Letizia and Ms Meloni on the steps of villa Doria Pamphili, which forms part of the government headquarters.

Felipe and the Italian Prime Minister were also pictured sharing a joke, with Ms Meloni throwing her head back as she laughed. 

Ms Meloni, 47, was ready for business in a beige trouser suit featuring a double-breasted jacket and a pair of wide-leg trousers. 

She wore her blond hair in loose waves and brightened her complexion with gold eyeshadow. 

On Tuesday evening Letizia and Felipe visited an art school – the Royal Academy of Spain – to meet with the Hispanitas Italiano Association for its 50th anniversary.

There, they met with fellows of the Academy and viewed works created by students from the previous academic year. 

The Hispanitas Italiano Association was founded in 1973 with the aim of promoting exchanges and meetings between Italian researchers who are dedicated to studying the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America.

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Letizia channelled the festive season in an all-white outfit consisting of a trench coat, trouser suit, and a scarf.

Complementing her ivory tones were golden heels and a metallic clutch – while Felipe, 56, opted for a simple black coat and charcoal grey suit.

The event ended with a reception for Spanish community at the Montorio Palace, the residence of the Spanish Embassy in Italy.

Some 500 Spanish citizens were in attendance, including businessmen, teachers, artists, athletes and scientists.

 The King thanked everyone for coming ‘to our – and your – embassy in Rome, for this warm welcome to a country so close, near and dear, where, without a doubt, you have integrated and where you feel welcomed’.

He concluded: ‘We are very happy to be able to meet you and greet you personally and we are looking forward to you sharing your experiences here with us.’

According to Il Mattino, a news outlet based in Italy, Letizia and Felipe will continue their state visit in Naples on Thursday.

Once there, King Felipe will reportedly give a lecture at the Teatro San Carlo as part of the celebratory events program for the 800th anniversary of the University of Naples Federico II.

The Spanish king will also receive an honorary degree in Social Sciences and Statistics, according to the publication.