Queen Letizia of Spain showed  off her diplomatic prowess today as she met the first lady of Paraguay, Silvana Lopez Moreira to visit the ruins of the Jesuit mission of Jesus de Tavarangue.

The royal mother-of-two, 49, sported a red utility jacket as she praised the work and dedication of Spanish aid workers in Paraguay, who are working to improve access to health and education services and fight against the trafficking of women in the South American country.

Opting for a dressed down look, the royal explored the artefact with Silvana who wore all white beneath a khaki jacket.

Queen Letizia of Spain showed off her diplomatic prowess today as she met the first lady of Paraguay, Silvana Lopez Moreira to visit the ruins of the Jesuit mission of Jesus de Tavarangue.

Queen Letizia of Spain showed off her diplomatic prowess today as she met the first lady of Paraguay, Silvana Lopez Moreira to visit the ruins of the Jesuit mission of Jesus de Tavarangue.

The royal mother-of-two, 49, sported a red utility jacket as she praised the work and dedication of Spanish aid workers in Paraguay, who are working to improve access to health and education services and fight against the trafficking of women in the South American country.

As she praised the dedication of Spanish aid workers in Paraguay for improving access to education and fighting against women’s trafficking, the royal mother-of-2, aged 49, wore a red utility jacket.

Opting for a dressed down look, the royal explored the artefact with Silvana who wore all white beneath a khaki jacket.

The royal chose a more casual look as he explored the artifact with Silvana, who wore all white underneath a khaki jacket.

The monarch, Covid-safe in a mask, opted for a low-key look with jeans and boots for the lowkey outing.

She wore minimal make-up and tied her hair in a low ponytail.

Letizia landed in Paraguay on Tuesday evening at Asunción Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, where she was welcomed by First Lady Silvana Abdo, as well as Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo and Madrid’s Ambassador Carmen Castiella Ruiz.

During the three-day trip, she will be accompanied by the First Lady for many activities. They will focus on projects between the countries, with a special focus on women’s empowerment, education, and preparation for the employment opportunities of young people.   

Staying Covid-safe in a face mask and opting for an untypical dressed down look, the monarch paired jeans with boots and shirt for the lowkey outing.

The monarch, Covid-safe in a mask, opted for a low-key look with jeans and boots for the low-key outing.

She tied her hair back into a low pony tail and opted for minimal make-up for the outing.

She wore minimal make-up and tied her hair in a low ponytail.

Diplomacy between the nations has been ongoing for many decades.

She was without her husband King Felipe VI, 53, and her daughter’s Princess Leonor, 15, and Infanta Sofía, 14, joined their parents on the day out.

Future monarch Leonor is a student at the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales – also known as ‘hippy Hogwarts. 

Letizia landed in Paraguay on Tuesday evening at Asunción Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, where she was welcomed by First Lady Silvana Abdo, as well as Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo and Madrid's Ambassador Carmen Castiella Ruiz. Pictured today with the First Lady

Letizia landed in Paraguay on Tuesday evening at Asunción Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, where she was welcomed by First Lady Silvana Abdo, as well as Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo and Madrid’s Ambassador Carmen Castiella Ruiz. Today’s photo: First Lady Silvana Abdo.

Letizia (pictured today) met Felipe VI at a dinner party in 2002, and the pair enjoyed an instant connection, leading to their royal wedding in May 2004.

Letizia (pictured today), met Felipe VI during a dinner party in 2002. The pair developed an immediate connection that led to their royal wedding, which took place in May 2004.

Queen Letizia of Spain and the first lady of Paraguay, Silvana Lopez Moreira (R), visit the ruins of the Jesuit mission of Jesus de Tavarangu

Queen Letizia, Spain, and Silvana Lopez Moeira, the first lady of Paraguay (R), visit ruins of the Jesuit mission at Jesus de Tavarangu 

The former newsreader is the granddaughter of a taxi driver and the eldest daughter of Jesús José Ortiz Álvarez, a journalist, and first wife María de la Paloma Rocasolano Rodríguez, a nurse and hospital union representative.

The former newsreader is the granddaughter of a taxi driver and the eldest daughter of Jesús José Ortiz Álvarez, a journalist, and first wife María de la Paloma Rocasolano Rodríguez, a nurse and hospital union representative.

Letizia met Felipe VI during a dinner party in 2002. They quickly became friends, which led to their royal wedding in May 2004. 

The former newsreader is the granddaughter of a taxi driver and the eldest daughter of Jesús José Ortiz Álvarez, a journalist, and first wife María de la Paloma Rocasolano Rodríguez, a nurse and hospital union representative.

She went to public high school and earned a degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. She then received a MA in Audiovisual Journalism at Institute for Studies in Audiovisual Journalism.

King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 to be replaced by his son, King Felipe VI.