Queens Letizia and Rania step out in dramatically different looks on state visit

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Royals attended meeting at Centre of Molecular Biology in Madrid
Queen Letizia, 43, opted for no-nosense grey suit for the visit
Her Jordanian counterpart, 45, chose monochrome chic with a boho twist
Jordanian royals are on a two-day state visit to Spain

Published: 09:42 EST, 20 November 2015 | Updated: 11:28 EST, 20 November 2015

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She's known for her impeccable style but since welcoming a fellow royal yesterday, Queen Letizia has had some serious competition in the fashion stakes.

The Spanish Monarch and Queen Rania of Jordan both shone as they showcased their different styles as they arrived for a meeting at the Centre of Molecular Biology at Autonoma University in Madrid this morning.

Letizia, 43, kept her look sleek and understated by opting for a business-like grey suit, which complemented her svelte figure.

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Queen Rania of Jordan (left), 45, and Letizia of Spain (right), 43, went for contrasting looks for their meeting at entre of Molecular Biology at Autonoma University in Madrid

Rania showed off her boho side in a voluminous midi skit, which she teamed with a peasant-style white blouse. Letizia meanwhile chose a much more business-like ensemble

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Her peplum jacket was cinched at the waist with a slim black belt and she paired her knee length pencil skirt with high heeled black Prada court shoes.

Letizia oozed sophistication as she smoothed her cropped hair into a sleek chignon. And a boxy black handbag added the perfect finishing touch to the ladylike ensemble.

Meanwhile, her Jordanian counterpart opted for a more fashion-forward look by opting for a monochrome palette.

The royals looked relaxed in each other's company as they chatted on their way into the meeting

Rania is a devout Muslim and always respects the modesty guidelines of her religion, by choosing midi-skirts and long-sleeved top

Queen Rania look fresh and effortless in a white peasant-style blouse with ruched sleeves.

She teamed it with a black and white wool midi skirt with a pleated front, thought to be from from Proenza Schouler's AW15 range, costing £1,435.

A statement red belt with a geometric cut out pattern added a splash of colour to the outfit.

Her brown curls were left tumbling over her shoulder to complement the relaxed feel, and she toted a black and nude Louis Vuitton Malletage Alma bag, which retails at £2230.

Rania was happy with a more relaxed style, letting her curls tumble over her shoulders

The Jordanian royals are making their first state visit to Spain since King Felipe and Queen Letizia's coronation last year

Like Letizia she also wore classic black heels, although the distinctive red sole suggested she'd opted for a pair by Christian Louboutin.

Showing no hint of royal rivalry, the pair seemed relaxed in each other's company as they smiled for the cameras.

Emerging from the meeting, both were still beaming widely as they waved goodbye.

Letizia opted to keep her bobbed hair tied back in a chignon to complement her ladylike skirt suit

The pair were all smiles as they left the meeting and were driven away to their next engagement

Both style icons have both been winning in the fashion stakes since Queen Rania arrived in Madrid yesterday with her husband King Abdullah II for a two day official state visit.

Mother-of-two Letizia, stunned in an elegant dress in a bold red hue as she welcomed their guests at Madrid's Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport yesterday morning.

The Spanish royal offset her look with a matching red clutch and bold stilettos, and wore her bobbed hair in tight curls to welcome the Queen of Jordan.

Mother-of-four Rania, again opted for a trendier outfit and donned a red and white wrap coat with blue pockets and a matching clutch.

Both women wore black at a state dinner at the El Pardo Palace in Madrid last night . They were joined by Rania's husband, Jordanian King Abdullah II, Letizia's husband

The two were ladies in red at Madrid's Barajas Adolfo Suarez airport yesterday, but Rania again opted for a trendier outfit and donned a red and white wrap coat with blue pockets and a matching clutch.

The duo were equally stunning at an official dinner at El Pardo Palace in Madrid last night.

They were joined by Rania's husband, Jordanian King Abdullah II, Letizia's husband, King Felipe, and his parents, former King Juan Carlos and former Queen Sofia.

Both women wore black with Queen Rania opting for a flowing mid-length number cinched in with a statement gold belt.
Queen Letizia meanwhile donned a glittery knee-length dress, which showed off her slim figure and waist with a wide black band.