Queen Letizia and King Felipe IV of Spain looked harmonious as they wrapped up in matching black coats to jet off to Angola for a three-day state visit.
The Queen, 50, looked typically chic as she was joined by her husband, 54, and their entourage to board the flight.
The couple walked in step with one another as the red carpet was rolled out for their departure from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
They are embarking on an official visit with the country’s Foreign Affairs minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno, and will be returning on Wednesday.
This will be the couple’s first state visit to a sub-Saharan African country, and they will begin their official engagements there tomorrow.
Queen Letizia looked up at her husband, King Felipe IV, as they prepared to board their flight to Angola today
The royals looked smart but comfortable for their flight, keeping cozy in woolen black winter coats.
With her stylish tie-up long coat, Letizia wore smart black trousers with leather boots featuring a practical low heel.
She accessorised the look with fashionable simple mini gold hoops earrings.
Meanwhile, her husband wore a traditional black suit, crisp white shirt and dress shoes.
Both of their almost entirely monochromatic outfits featured a small pop of colour, with Letizia’s jumper peeking out from her overcoat and Felipe’s tie breaking up the all-black ensemble.
The royals looked smart but comfortable for their flight, keeping cozy in woolen black winter coats – and both of their outfits featured a small pop of colour
Today, the Queen and King made their way from the airport terminal to the plane, accompanied by officials
The couple walked in step with one another as the red carpet was rolled out for their departure from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The royal husband and wife stood to attention on a podium surrounded by Spanish officials before getting on their flight
His understated tie appeared to be white with a simple dark pink or red floral design.
Rarely shying away from vibrant looks, Letizia also managed to get a pop of colour into her outfit with a magenta polo neck jumper.
The Queen is a big fan of pink, and previously wore an entirely fuchsia ensemble as she visited a children’s hospital in Madrid.
Today, the Queen and King made their way from the airport terminal to the plane, accompanied by officials.
The royal husband and wife were bid farewell by dozens of military personnel and Spanish dignitaries.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia waved to the gathered crowds as they prepared to fly to Angola from Madrid
After going up the gangway on the official royal jet the couple shook hands wit a member of staff
Letizia looked up at her husband while the pair paused to stand on a podium before boarding the flight.
Their official plane was covered in royal insignia, including flags bearing the King’s coat of arms.
They then scaled the stairs to embark the flight, shaking hands with a member of staff before jetting off.
They will be staying in Luanda, Angola’s capital, and will be hosted by the President, João Lourenço during their visit.
The Queen will spend time with Angolan First Lady Ana Afonso Dias Lourenço, who is a trained economist and keen promoter of women’s rights.
Felipe and Letizia were not joined by their daughters, 17-year-old Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Princess Infanta, 15, as they set off on the trip.
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