Queen Elizabeth spicedthings up on Tuesday night when she welcomed President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico and his wife AngélicaRivera.
The former soap actress not only charmed the British royals, but also stunnedin a long red one-shoulder gown complete with a ruby necklace and earrings.But no one can outdo the Queen!
Her Majesty was just as stunning in a long white evening gown which she pairedwith a large diamond necklace and the historicRussian Kokoshnik tiara, which was made for Queen Alexandra in 1888. PrincePhilip was, of course, the Queen's date wearing traditional royal garb.
A banquet was held at Buckingham Palace with a menu featuring WindsorEstate Lamb, Dover sole with wild mushrooms and shellfish cream sauce andBoulangere potatoes. Guests were treated to an orchestra playing the Mexicanlove song Estrellita (or "Star of Love") by Manuel Ponce, as well as theMexican bolero classic Somos Novios ("It's Impossible") by Armando Manzanero.
Hours earlier, the first couple arrived in London as part of their three-day state visit and given a magnificent welcome featuring a carriageride and a 41-gun cannon salute.
Charles and Camilla, who wore abright purple outfit, were also part of the welcome as they escorted thecouple to inspect ceremonial honor guard drawn from the 1st Battalion, theWelsh Guards. They also had tea at Clarence House and viewed the RoyalCollection before the exquisite banquet.