In connection with the state visit from Spain, HM The Queen hosted a State Banquet at Christiansborg Palace on 6 November 2023 in honour of TM The King and The Queen of Spain. Participants included the Crown Prince Couple, Princess Benedikte, the government, representatives of Danish and Spanish business, representatives of culture and sport, the Spanish delegation, representatives of The Court, et al.

The Queen arrive at the Hall of the Halberdiers.

The Crown Prince Couple arrive at the Hall of the Halberdiers.

HRH Princess Benedikte upon arrival at the Hall of the Halberdiers.

The Queen received The King and Queen of Spain in the Hall of the Halberdiers.

In the following photos, a segment of the invited guests can be seen upon their arrival at the Hall of the Halberdiers at Christiansborg Palace.

The Queen, The King and Queen of Spain, the Crown Prince Couple and HRH Princess Benedikte greeted guests in the Velvet Room.

After the presentation, The King and Queen of Spain walked in procession together with The Queen and the royal family from the Velvet Room to the Great Hall of Christiansborg Palace.

The State Banquet took place in the Great Hall and marked the conclusion of the first day of the state visit. After the procession, The Queen gave a speech, which was followed by the Spanish national anthem.

Then The King gave a speech, and the Danish national anthem was played.

At the State Banquet, a four-course dinner was served. After the main course, there was entertainment by the Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir, which performed songs from the balustrade in the Great Hall.