In Madrid, on September 29, Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron were welcomed by Felipe VI and Letizia of Spain for the start of a long-awaited state visit. With smiling greetings, delicately coordinated outfits, and a private lunch, the two couples gave this official meeting a particularly warm tone, without overlooking the essential issue of the trip: Franco-Spanish relations.
In short: a two-day visit, warm reunions at the royal palace, and a sign of harmony even in the ties of the two heads of state. Diplomacy was also illustrated by the growing ties between the two countries.
In Madrid, warm reunions between the two couples
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia received the French presidential couple during the welcome ceremony. After the greetings, a review of the troops preceded a private lunch, giving this first day a rhythm that was both official and friendly.
This state visit had been postponed several times, notably due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the crises faced by both countries. Its opening in Madrid thus has a special significance for diplomacy and Franco-Spanish relations.
Brigitte Macron and Letizia of Spain, a remarkable harmony
Brigitte Macron wore a powder pink ensemble made up of a dress and a matching coat. Letizia of Spain had chosen a light blue dress with red and pink flowers, designed by Pertegaz, with a bow tie collar. The queen had already worn this creation on several occasions since 2019, notably during the visit of the Sultan of Oman in November 2025.
The choice of distinct yet equally elegant colors gave the reunions a harmonious appearance. Emmanuel Macron and Felipe VI also sported coordinated ties: a discreet detail, but one that stood out throughout this official meeting.
Images of this arrival and the camaraderie between the two women are also reported in this account of the reunions in Madrid.
A state visit in service of Franco-Spanish relations
Beyond the smiles and outfits, the trip reflects the will of the French and Spanish governments to strengthen their cooperation. The official meeting and the private lunch provide two different settings for this exchange: the first showcases the institutions, while the second allows for a more intimate moment between the presidential and royal couples.
The rapprochement is also set within a context of personal ties between the two countries. Infanta Sofia, the youngest daughter of Felipe VI and Letizia, studies political science at Forward College and has been in Paris since the beginning of September, according to reports.
To follow the thread of royal and presidential visits, this review of the links between the Macrons and the Spanish sovereigns provides additional insight.
Images that prolong the reunions
The visit continues over two days, September 29 and 30, with several official appointments in Madrid. The initial moments, marked by the royal welcome and exchanges between Brigitte Macron, Emmanuel Macron, Felipe VI, and Letizia of Spain, set the tone for a trip where protocol also gives way to cordiality.
To discover more images from this sequence and the highlights of the state visit, check the report dedicated to Franco-Spanish friendship. And to learn more about Sébastien Auzière and the Macron family, find articles from sebastien-auziere.fr.
