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The Monarch said the two nations have never seen “eye to eye”, but insisted they will both “prosper, now and in the future”. The Queen made reference to Spain’s conflict-ridden relations with Britain after Queen Letzia and King Felipe VI’s made a visit to Buckingham Palace.

GETTY Queen Elizabeth downplays Gibraltar tensions during the Spanish royals UK state visit

Queen Elizabeth II in pictures Tue, July 3, 2018 The latest pictures of Her Majesty the Queen. Play slideshow PA 1 of 100 Queen Elizabeth II attends a reception for 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Spain stands united with the British people King Felipe of Spain

Speaking in front of all senior members of the British monarchy among the Spanish royals, along with prominent members of the Cabinet, Queen Elizabeth said: “A relationship like ours, founded on such great strengths and common interests, will ensure that both our nations prosper, now and in the future, whatever challenges arise. "With such a remarkable shared history, it is inevitable that there are matters on which we have not always seen eye to eye. “But the strength of our friendship has bred a resilient spirit of cooperation and goodwill."

Britain and Spain have been in a long dispute over Gibraltar's sovereignty. Spain has a long-standing territorial claim on Gibraltar, which has been held by the UK since 1713. But Theresa May has previously insisted that its status will not be up for discussion during exit talks from the EU.

Spanish Royal State Visit in pictures Mon, July 17, 2017 King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on three-day state visit to the UK Play slideshow AFP/Getty Images 1 of 46 Spanish King Felipe VI (L) and Spanish Queen Letizia smile as they leave after a visit to the Weston Library in Oxford, west of London

Although the Queen’s speech did not merit a response, an official for the Spanish monarchy told both Houses of Parliament that Spain and the UK will overcome their "differences". The official also said the two nations will find a solution "acceptable to all involved”, according to reports. However the Spanish King came under fire for his comments in regards to the historic conflict over Gibraltar.

GETTY Queen Elizabeth changed her outfit in a bid to impress the Spanish royals

GETTY Theresa May curtied the Queen during the state visit