Queen Letizia dazzles in an elegant white blazer and lace skirt as she joins King Felipe VI at the Diplomatic Corps Reception in Madrid
- Queen Letizia of Spain, 45, attended the Diplomatic Corps Reception in Madrid
- The stylish Spanish royal went for a black-and-white jacket and skirt ensemble
- Appearing by the side of King Felipe VI, the couple hosted the event at the capital's Zarzuela Palace on Wednesday
- It's already been a busy month of royal engagements for the Spanish royals
Queen Letizia of Spain has kicked off 2018 with a busy month of social engagements.
The stylish Spanish royal, 45, looked elegant in a black-and-white ensemble as she attended the Diplomatic Corps Reception in Madrid's Zarzuela Palace.
Sporting a dazzling white jacket and elegant black lace floor-length skirt, the mother-of-two was joined by husband King Felipe VI.
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Queen Letizia of Spain, 45, continued a busy month of social engagements on Wednesday as she attended the Diplomatic Corps Reception in Madrid
Wearing her highlighted hair loose and smoothed behind her ears, Letizia's look showed perfect winter chic, with her crisp white blazer embellished with delicate buttons.
The former journalist turned royal teamed the jacket with a floor-length black skirt which featured delicate lace embroidery, and a pair of classic pumps.
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Letizia looked slender alongside Felipe, who stood tall in a tailcoat and pinstripe trousers as the pair greeted their guests, members of the Spanish Diplomatic Corps.
The event usually takes place in the Throne Room of the Palace, where the King gives his annual speech before attendees enjoy lunch in the Hall of Columns.
She put on an elegant display in an understated jacket and skirt ensemble, and was joined by husband King Felipe VI of Spain, 49, in Madrid's Zarzuela Palace
Making the most of her slender proportions, Letizia slipped into a crisp white blazer embellished with delicate black buttons
The royal teamed it with a floor-length black skirt which featured a delicate lace embroidery, and a pair of classic pumps
The smart couple greeted an array of foreign diplomats, who put on colourful displays in their array of exquisite uniforms.
Stood against the sumptuous backdrop of Zarzuela Palace's lavish interior, the VIP gathering certainly made a picturesque group.
Letizia started the year by attending the Victims of Terrorism Foundation Awards to hand out trophies for those affected by the Barcelona terror attacks in August 2017.
Letizia was still dwarfed by Felipe, who stood tall in a tailcoat and pinstripe trousers as they greeted their guests
Stood against the sumptuous backdrop of Zarzuela Palace's lavish interior, the VIP gathering made a picturesque group
The smart couple greeted an array of foreign diplomats, who put on colourful displays in their array of exquisite uniforms
On the morning of August 17, Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, drove a van into the busy La Rambla in the Spanish city killing 14 people and injuring 130 others.
Hours later, a car attack in the seaside town of Cambrils killed another person early Friday
Just hours after the attack Letizia and Felipe travelled to the city where lead tributes to the victims as well as visiting survivors in hospital.
Former journalist Letizia shares children Leonor, 12, and Sofia, 10, with King Felipe VI, 49, who she married in 2004.
Letizia started the year by attending the Victims of Terrorism Foundation Awards
The photogenic couple beamed as they posed for pictures at the coveted event
Letizia showed off caramel highlighted locks and understated make-up as she arrived
The couple mirrored each other as they posed for pictures, folding their hands together
Queen Letizia bowed as she shook hands with the Archbishop Carlos of Madrid
King Felipe appeared in high spirits as he shook hands with the attendees
A closer look offered a glimpse at Letizia's stunning pearl embellished diamond drop earrings
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