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Spanish queen attended 'Francisco Cerecedo' journalism award
Looked edgy in studded leather peplum top and black trousers
Smoky eye make-up and berry lipstick completed her evening look
Royal, 44, was joined by husband King Felipe for the event

Published: 18:05 EST, 10 November 2016 | Updated: 22:45 EST, 10 November 2016

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She's known for her elegant, but no-nonsense trouser suits and smart dresses that hark back to her days as a television news anchor.

But tonight Queen Letizia of Spain, 44, showed off her more edgy side in a studded black leather peplum top.

The royal was joined by her husband King Felipe as she attended the Francisco Cerecedo' journalism award at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid.

Queen Letizia of Spain, 44, showed off her more edgy side in a studded black leather peplum top

King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain attend the 'Francisco Cerecedo' journalism award at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid

The royal was clearly keen to vamp up her look for the night out, wearing a £225 leather top featuring studded detail at the wrists, waist and neckline.

Known for champion native designers, it's no surprise the edgy item came from the Spanish brand Uterqüe.

She kept to a dark colour palette, teaming the garment with slim dark trousers and black patent heels.

Mother-of-two Letizia carried her essentials in a small clutch bag, which also featured stud details to complement her top.

The royal was clearly keen to vamp up her look for the night out, wearing the leather top which features studded detail at the wrists, waist and neckline

King Felipe cut a more sombre figure in a dark suit and purple tie

And she vamped up her usual natural look, rocking a smoky eye and glossy berry lips.

Meanwhile, her husband King Felipe cut a more sombre figure in a dark suit and purple tie.

The event held at the Ritz is an annual occurrence, which sees a journalist honoured by the Association of European Journalists.

This year Italian writer and columnist Claudio Magris was the recipient of the prestigious prize.

The Spanish royal vamped up her usual natural look, rocking a smoky eye and glossy berry lips.

A smiling Queen Letizia looks flawless as she attends a journalism awards ceremony at The Ritz in Madrid

Tonight's outing comes as King Felipe prepares for a controversial state visit to Saudi Arabia

It's been a busy week for the royals who opened the annual Carlos III: The Keys of a Reign symposium in Madrid on Monday.

The Queen used the outing as an opportunity to recycle, sporting a favourite Hugo Boss skirt and jacket combo she has worn on four previous occasions.

King Felipe is due to set off for Saudi Arabia in the next few days for an official visit.

However, the upcoming trip is not an altogether popular prospect among Spanish politicans.

Members of parliament have been critical over the decision to visit the Middle Eastern nation and have demanded that the king make a point of raising human rights issues while he is there.