Feeling grey, Letizia? Queen of Spain wears a charcoal coat, dress and heels to attend an exhibition opening in Madrid

  • Queen Letizia, 43, wore a tailored coat and heels for the exhibition opening
  • The Spanish Queen gave her outfit a pop of colour with a floral scarf
  • She accompanied King Felipe to the exhibition on Cervantes in Madrid

By Phoebe Jackson-edwards For Mail Online

Published: 12:39 EST, 4 March 2016 | Updated: 14:39 EST, 4 March 2016

Queen Letizia must have been feeling grey as she attended the launch of an exhibition for a renowned Spanish writer this afternoon.

The Queen of Spain, 43, chose a slate-coloured coat with charcoal heels but gave her look a pop of colour with a floral-printed scarf.

Letizia accompanied King Felipe, 48, to the opening of an exhibition on Miguel de Cervantes' work at the National Library in Madrid.

Letizia, 43, accompanied King Felipe to the opening of an exhibition on Miguel de Cervantes' work at the National Library in Madrid

Letizia, 43, accompanied King Felipe to the opening of an exhibition on Miguel de Cervantes' work at the National Library in Madrid

The Spanish royal chose a slate-grey coat with a floral scarf while King Felipe matched her in a charcoal suit

The Spanish royal chose a slate-grey coat with a floral scarf while King Felipe matched her in a charcoal suit

The monarch paired her billowing coat with a structured clutch and a vibrant scarf as she attended the launch for one of the most universal Spanish writers.

To finish off the outfit, the former journalist had styled her hair in tousled curls and wore delicate drop earrings with a plum eyeshadow.

The royals congregated outside the National Library where Letizia may have regretted her seemingly bare legs in the winter weather.

Felipe matched his wife in a single-breasted grey suit worn with a purple tie and matching striped shirt.

Letizia and Felipe both smiled and waved to the crowd before they were taken inside to see the exhibition for themselves.

Letizia smiled and waved to the crowd outside the National Library in Madrid this afternoon for the exhibition opening, where she was later shown around

Letizia smiled and waved to the crowd outside the National Library in Madrid this afternoon for the exhibition opening, where she was later shown around

The King and Queen stood on steps next to the library before the exhibition, Miguel de Cervantes: the Myth of Life, was opened

The King and Queen stood on steps next to the library before the exhibition, Miguel de Cervantes: the Myth of Life, was opened

Felipe and Letizia share a moment outside the library, the Queen wore grey heels and a structured clutch to compliment her billowing coat

Felipe and Letizia share a moment outside the library, the Queen wore grey heels and a structured clutch to compliment her billowing coat

Letizia looks elegant as she stands with her husband in her classic understated outfit. The exhibition will be open to the public from today until May 22

Letizia looks elegant as she stands with her husband in her classic understated outfit. The exhibition will be open to the public from today until May 22

Felipe waves while Letizia gives a cheerful grin to well-wishers. The exhibition analyses Miguel de Cervantes the man, his face and the myth

Felipe waves while Letizia gives a cheerful grin to well-wishers. The exhibition analyses Miguel de Cervantes the man, his face and the myth

Letizia wore her short hair in tousled curls and the plum colours in her scarf were echoed in her eyeshadow

Letizia wore her short hair in tousled curls and the plum colours in her scarf were echoed in her eyeshadow

Letizia shakes hands to speaks to others at the opening of the exhibition for legendary writer Cervantes who is best known for penning Don Quixote, considered a classic of Western literature

Letizia shakes hands to speaks to others at the opening of the exhibition for legendary writer Cervantes who is best known for penning Don Quixote, considered a classic of Western literature

The royal couple were shown around the exhibition, titled 'Miguel de Cervantes: the Myth of Life,' which examines the Spanish novelist, poet and playwright.

Cervantes, who died in 1616, is best known for penning Don Quixote, considered a classic of Western literature and one of the best works of fiction ever written.

The exhibition, which will be open to the public from today until May 22, is divided into three sections. 

The first analyses Miguel de Cervantes the man, the second displays images of his face and how it was depicted, while the third examines the myth.

The Queen took off her coat to view the exhibits, revealing a grey dress with ruffle detailing.

Felipe leans over to speak to his wife while Letizia smiles for the cameras outside the library

Felipe leans over to speak to his wife while Letizia smiles for the cameras outside the library

Letizia is known for her sense of style and sported leather cullottes at an engagement last week

Letizia is known for her sense of style and sported leather cullottes at an engagement last week

Letizia wore a plum-coloured lip and coordinates with rich shades on her eyes too for a sophisticated style

Letizia wore a plum-coloured lip and coordinates with rich shades on her eyes too for a sophisticated style

The queen wore a ruffle-detailed dress underneath her coat which gave her a feminine silhouette

The queen wore a ruffle-detailed dress underneath her coat which gave her a feminine silhouette

Letizia wore heels to see the exhibition, which is divided up into three sections, the first analyses Miguel de Cervantes the man, the second displays images of his face and how it was depicted, and the third examines the myth

Letizia wore heels to see the exhibition, which is divided up into three sections, the first analyses Miguel de Cervantes the man, the second displays images of his face and how it was depicted, and the third examines the myth

Letizia looked elegant in three-quarter length sleeves as she stood beside her husband on the library steps 

Letizia looked elegant in three-quarter length sleeves as she stood beside her husband on the library steps 

Letizia is known for her daring sense of style, which she demonstrated at an engagement last Thursday.

In contrast to the sombre ensemble she chose for today's event, she opted for a pair of wide-legged leather trousers as she accompanied husband King Felipe to the official opening of the 35th ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair at the Ifema exhibition site in the Spanish capital.

But she gave the look a conservative touch by pairing her racy bottoms with a crisp white shirt and added a pop of colour with a fuschia-pink jacket and matching clutch.

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