King Felipe of Spain and his wife Queen Letizia stepped out to welcome Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos to Madrid today . The royals laughed together as they arrived for the official welcoming ceremony at El Pardo palace outside Madrid . Letizia , 42 , who looked chic in a nude skirt and blouse with black detailing , walked with the Colombian first lady Maria Clemencia Rodriguez during the event . King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive at the ceremony welcoming the Colombian president to Spain . Queen Letizia of Spain ( right ) and Colombian president 's wife Maria Clemencia Rodriguez ( left ) followed their husbands during the official ceremony welcoming the South American leaders to Madrid . The mother-of-two teamed a nude blouse with a nude and black patterned pencil skirt and patent nude heels . Her coat was an elegant tailored wool affair and she held a discreet black leather clutch . As usual , the Spanish royal opted for small pearl drop earrings , while her hair was worn in a simple side parting . Her South American counterpart , Maria Clemencia Rodriguez went for a grey dress with matching pearl-studded biker-style jacket . Queen Letizia and husband Felipe welcomed their Colombian counterparts on a three-day visit to Spain . From left to right , Queen Letizia of Spain , Juan Manuel Santos , the president of Colombia , King Felipe VI of Spain and Maria Clemencia Rodriguez , the first lady of Colombia on the steps of La Zarzuela palace . The women walked behind their husbands and seemed to have plenty to talk during the stately event which was then followed by an official luncheon at La Zarzuela Palace . The foursome reviewed the troops and listened to their national anthems to kick off Santos 's three-day long visit to Spain . No doubt Letizia , a former top newspaper and TV journalist had much to discuss with Santos , who is the former deputy director of El Tiempo , the main Colombian newspaper . Just last week , art-lover Letizia and her husband attended the 34th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair at the IFEMA exhibition site in the Spanish capital , which will feature Colombian artists this year . Queen Letizia attended the 34th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid . The Spanish queen looked chic and colour co-ordinated in a shift dress , black leather clutch and suede shoes . Felipe Varela Studded Dress . Not available online . Visit site . She 's a royal who 's garnered a firm fashion following and with outfits like this , it 's easy to see why Queen Letizia 's style goes down such a storm . We love the way she 's introduced a slight edginess to her look thanks to the studded dress which puts a fresh spin on the otherwise classic colour block design . Her chic frock is by one of her favourite designers , Felipe Varela , who 's designs she often turns to for public appearances . That said , we love the fact she also champions the Spanish high-street by regularly wearing brands like Zara , Uterque and Mango . Love Letizia 's dress too ? Well although her exact style is n't available , you can still channel her look by snapping up a studded dress from our edit below ! MICHAEL Michael Kors Studded Asymmetrical Hem Sheath Dress at Nordstrom . Visit site . Rebecca Taylor Charlotte Lace-Paneled Silk Studded Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue . Visit site . Trina Turk Naomi Studded Ponte Dress at Neiman Marcus . Visit site . Nasty Gal Vintage Party Hardy Studded Dress . Visit site . The royals admired huge sculptures , including an untitled art work consisting of a bronze swirl of metal extending out of a matte metal dome , alongside the nation 's education , culture and sports minister Ignacio Wert and the Mayor of Madrid , Ana Botella . At the event , which will run until 1 March , Letizia gazed at one piece made up of a vast canvas covered in red paint , nailed to the wall , which appeared to drip into a red pool on the floor where lay clustered a paint roller , pots and brushes . Letizia and her regal husband are no strangers to events celebrating art and culture , they recently attended the inauguration of a a Picasso exhibition at the Museo de Belas Artes in A Coruna in the north west coastal region of Galicia . Letizia and King Felipe admired modern sculpture with Spanish politicians and officials . Letizia cut an elegant figure surrounded by grey-suited officials at the annual art event in Madrid . Letizia kept her make-up classic with her usual soft smoky eye and plum-coloured lipstick . In seeming tribute to the legendary Spanish artist , Letizia even wore a Breton-striped top for the event . The pair also attended the Picasso Museum in Malaga on Spain 's Costa del Sol , in September , before attending a formal dinner . Earlier this week Letizia attended a meeting with the board of the Royal Council on Disability . One of Letizia 's favoured causes , the mother-of-two appeared deep in concentration as she listened to the points raised by her fellow board members . King Felipe and Queen Letizia admire the works of art in the white-walled Madrid exhibition space .
Queen Letizia welcomed Colombian First Lady Maria Clemencia Rodriguez . Joined husband King Felipe in event at El Pardo palace outside Madrid . Letizia escorted Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos .