Did Michelle give her style tips? Spain's Queen Letizia dazzles in $3,085 dress by US designer loved by First Lady at Capitol Hill gala

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are currently touring the U.S and began with a visit to the White House
Later, the royal couple met senators at Capitol Hill where Letizia showed off her frame in $3,085 Nina Ricci
For her meeting with Michelle, Letizia opted for print Felipe Varela while Michelle wore a favorite white frock
King Felipe was entertained in the Oval Office by President Obama where the two held high level talks
The Spanish royals will continue their tour of the U.S in Miami and St. Augustine later today

By Ruth Styles And Bianca London For Dailymail.com

Published: 16:26 EST, 15 September 2015 | Updated: 09:20 EST, 16 September 2015

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Spain's 43-year-old Queen Letizia ended her first day in the U.S with a glamorous soiree at on Capitol Hill alongside senators Tim Caine and John Barrasso and her husband, King Felipe, 47.

The perennially chic Letizia chose to give a sartorial nod to her hosts courtesy of a sparkling $3,085 Nina Ricci number, a U.S designer also loved by Michelle Obama, that showed off her slender shoulders and helped showcase her dangling diamond chandelier earrings.

Earlier, the Spanish royal couple had been given a formal welcome at the White House by the Obamas, with Mrs Obama giving Letizia a tour of her famous organic garden.

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Queen Letizia and King Felipe are welcomed to Capitol Hill by senators Tim Kaine (second left) and John Barrasso (left)

Letizia offered a sartorial nod to her hosts in the shape of a sparkling $3,085 dress by American designer Nina Ricci

The royal couple were dressed to impress for their date with the U.S Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill

Both had come dressed for the occasion, with Letizia chic in the same white Hugo Boss jacket worn to meet President Francois Hollande of France in June, a print dress by Spanish designer Felipe Varela and her favorite white topaz Links of London Egg earrings.

Meanwhile Mrs Obama opted for a white windowpane print dress cut in her trademark fit and flared style, last worn to her Summit on Working Families last year, teamed with a pair of mid-heeled silver court shoes.

King Felipe was entertained in the Oval Office by President Obama and was seated in front of a bust of Martin Luther King during their discussion, which touched on issues common to both countries.

The meeting came on what is the first day of the Spanish royal couple's tour of the US, which began with a visit to Mount Vernon, the former home of President George Washington and his wife Martha, and continues with visits to Miami and St. Augustine in Florida

Speaking ahead of the Spanish royals' arrival, the White House said in a statement that the Spanish monarchs' visit 'reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people.'

During their visit to Mount Vernon, the pair were given a tour of the grounds and laid a wreath at the tomb of George and Martha Washington at the first president's Virginia estate.

This week's royal tour is one of a series of high profile visits planned for the next few months, starting with Pope Francis who will tour the US later this month.

Earlier, the royal couple were officially welcomed to the U.S at the White House by President Obama and wife Michelle

Michelle Obama welcomed Queen Letizia of Spain to the White House and gave her a tour of her famous organic garden

Both ladies had come dressed to impress, with Letizia opting for one of her favourite designers Felipe Varela

Mrs Obama, pictured on the White House lawn with Queen Letizia, opted to wear a summery windowpane check dress

The two are both famous for their stellar sense of style, although their designers of choice vary dramatically

The Obamas gave the Spanish couple a royal welcome on their arrival at the White House

The two couples appeared to get along famously before separating for talks and a visit to the White House garden

The White House the Spanish monarchs' visit 'reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people

Mrs Obama and Queen Letizia began their afternoon at the White House with a relaxed chat, albeit flanked by aides

The two women appeared to have plenty to talk about and chatted animatedly throughout the visit

President Obama entertained King Felipe in the Oval Office, with the two said to have discussed issues common to Spain and the US

A White House statement said the visit will 'reinforce the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people'

The Spanish couple began their trip with a visit to first president George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

Letizia, who was making her second trip to the US as queen, appeared to enjoy her tour of the gardens

The perennially chic royal, who is one of the hardest working in the world, later put on a cosy display with her husband

The tour, which began today and ends on September 18, will include visits to Washington DC, Miami and St Augustine, Florida

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Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visit George Washington's Mount Vernon, Virginia home

The couple smiled as they walked through the grounds where crowds had lined up to see them

The royals were treated to a guided tour of George Washington and wife Martha's estate, Mount Vernon, in Virginia

The Argentina-born Pope will start his trip on September 22 in Washington D.C and will visit the Obamas at the White House before holding masses at St. Matthews Cathedral and at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Pope Francis' tour will also include a tour of New York where he will attend a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly ahead of a service at the 9/11 Memorial.

His trip concludes in Philadelphia where he will hold further masses and visit the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Pope Francis' visit will be followed by one from Britain's Prince Harry next month, with the 31-year-old royal due to officially launch next May's Invictus Games with an event in Washington D.C.

Harry, who entertained Mrs Obama at Kensington Palace in London during her summer visit to the British capital, is also expected to make a return visit to the White House, although details are yet to be confirmed by Palace officials.

The Spanish royals are also no stranger to the US, having previously visited last September when they attended a meeting of the UN General Assembly alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

Felipe and Letizia also made a recent visit to Mexico, where they were entertained by President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife, First Lady Angelica Rivera.

Letizia also made a solo trip to central America in May and split her time in the region between Honduras and El Salvador, using both visits to emphasise Spanish aid efforts in the two countries.