Queen Letizia oozed sophistication in a black figure-hugging gown as she attended the 35th anniversary of Spanish newspaper El Mundo in Madrid.

The monarch, 52, who is herself a former CNN journalist, looked glamorous as she arrived at the photocall on Thursday. 

The mother-of-two looked sensational in a tweed dress which featured long sleeves and off-the-shoulder detailing.

She completed the chic ensemble with black pointed heels and added sparkling touch with diamond drop earrings. 

The royal posed up a storm at the photocall and presentation of the 22nd edition of the International Awards of El Mundo.

The beauty styled her brunette locks in a sleek centre parting, while her glam makeup featured a classic smokey eye. 

El Mundo (The World in English) was founded by Pedro J. Ramírez, Alfonso de Salas, Balbino Fraga and Juan González in 1999, and it is the second most read newspaper in Spain. 

Previously at the 30th anniversary of the paper Letizia’s husband King Felipe said the publication was ‘a defender of the freedoms and rights of all citizens’. 

Queen Letizia oozed sophistication in a black figure hugging gown for El Mundo presentation awards in Madrid today

In a speech he said: ’30 years have passed; three decisive decades of the history of our country. 

‘And tonight we commemorate or celebrate what in them has been the extraordinary contribution to this newspaper of so many professionals, to portray them, describe them, even contribute to shaping them and leaving the testimonies of their protagonists for history. Congratulations to all of them. 

‘El Mundo, at this time, has become one of the most influential newspapers in our country, defender of the freedoms and rights of all citizens, especially the right to information and freedom of expression, as essential grounds of any rule of law.’ 

It comes after Letizia turned heads in a brand new tailored blazer and high-waisted trouser designer set yesterday. 

The mother-of-two attended an event in Madrid focusing on raising awareness about accessibility in the workplace to mark International Disability Day.

The stylish royal arrived at the State Reference Centre for Personal Autonomy and Technical Aids with a black woollen coat draped over her shoulders – a technique known as shrobing – in an effort to stave off the winter chill.

There, she was greeted by the Second Vice President Yolanda Diaz and the Equality Minister Ana Redondo Garcia.

Notably, all three women opted for a business suit but with varying degrees of vibrancy.

The monarch, 52, who is a former CNN journalist, arrived at the photocall for the 35th anniversary of Spanish newspaper El Mundo on Thursday

The mother-of-two looked sensational in a tweed dress which featured long sleeves and an off the shoulder detail

She completed the chic ensemble with black pointed heels and she added a bit more glamour with diamond drop earrings

(L-R) Xavier Colas, Queen Letizia and Michael Reid pose at the photocall at the 35th anniversary of ‘El Mundo’

The Spanish Queen appeared in great spirits as she attended the awards in Madrid on Thursday 

The fashionable royal arrived wearing a chic white coat which she draped over her shoulders 

While politicians Yolanda and Ana kept their outfits muted in white and grey respectively, the Spanish Queen turned heads in a midnight blue blazer worth £269.

She paired the statement suit by BOSS with a thin black round neck jumper and practical leather loafers with block heels by the same high-end fashion label.

Letizia has been opting for lower footwear over extravagant high heels as she is rumoured to be suffering from Morton’s neuroma in her left foot since 2022.

This condition is characterised by a thickening of the tissue around the nerves between the third and fourth metatarsal bones.

It can cause severe stabbing pain, numbness and tingling.

She is also reported to have metatarsalgia – pain in the ball of the foot – in both feet, which also explains why she has been choosing comfortable shoes.

Letizia wore her brown tresses down in a side parting and used bronze eyeshadow and thick mascara to accentuate her hazel green eyes.

Queen Letizia with a black woolen coat thrown over her shoulders as she arrives at the State Reference Centre for Personal Autonomy and Technical Aids

Letizia wears practical leather loafers with block heels from BOSS as she is rumoured to be suffering from Morton’s neuroma in her left foot

Although the Queen kept her nails bare of polish, she completed her elegant ensemble with pearl drop earrings.

After taking a seat alongside various politicians and businessmen in the auditorium, Letizia was called on stage to deliver a speech – which, as usual, she delivered without cue cards.

In her capacity as honorary president of the Council of the Royal Board on Disability, she said: ‘It is not at all usual for unions, companies and third sector entities to meet under the same roof to reflect on how to extend the rights of people with disabilities as consumers and workers.’

In addition to stressing the need for accessibility in the business sector, Letizia said: ‘People with disabilities must have quality and decent work under the same conditions of equity as everyone else.’

As a former journalist herself, Queen Letizia also had a message for the media.

According to Articulo14, she asked journalists to avoid turning people with disabilities into ‘heroes’ when they overcome a social injustice.

The Queen eloquently added: ‘All people, regardless of their physical, cognitive or sensory condition, should be able to achieve the life they want’.

In her speech, Yolanda Diaz described a conversation she had with the Queen, in which she told her that ‘every time she reads the white paper on people with disabilities’ she is ‘confused’ because there are too many challenges to face.

‘The activity rate of people with disabilities is only 35.3 per cent,’ Yolanda said, ‘so the challenge is huge.’

The event concluded with a brief discussion between Spanish companies, Carrefour, Acciona, AENA, and unions, such as UGT.