Queen Letizia of Spain gave one of her wardrobe staples an elegant twist today, when she inaugurated an art show in Madrid. 

The 52-year-old royal picked a calf-length, navy blue woollen dress, cinched at the waist with a thin black belt, for her appearance at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando on Tuesday, October 29. 

Inspired by Spanish painter Goya’s series Los Disparates (The Follies), multidisciplinary artist Lita Cabellut’s new exhibition is a meditation on the human condition and ‘exposes the views of both artists’ through their respective artistic languages. 

Queen Letizia of Spain gave one of her wardrobe staples an elegant twist as she attended the inauguration of an art exhibition in Madrid today 

Queen Letizia repurposed the floral midi dress from Galcon Studio that she has worn on at least three occasions, including in March when she chaired the country’s official event for World Rare Diseases Day in Andalusia 

The former journalist wore the chic navy blue ensemble to the inauguration of Spanish artist Lita Cabellut’s (right) latest exhibition at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando on October 29

Queen Letizia repurposed the floral midi dress from Galcon Studio that she has worn on at least three occasions, including in March when she chaired the country’s official event for World Rare Diseases Day in Andalusia.  

Known as the Floral Intarsia Knit Dress, the long-sleeved number features two large cream flowers on its front.

Belted at the waist, the elegant crew-neck dress is made from 100% merino wool. It once retailed for €229 but is no longer available.

The glamorous former journalist completed her outfit with a pair of pointed navy stilletos and delicate floral earrings that perfectly complemented the dress. 

She left her shoulder-length brown hair open and kept her makeup understated, wearing a hint of eyeshadow and a sweep of lip gloss. 

At the event, she was seen greeting Netherlands-based Cabellut, 63, widely recognised as one of Spain’s most popular contemporary artists. 

According to a statement issued on behalf of the Spanish royal family, Queen Letizia was accompanied by a number of dignitaries including the country’s Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, the director of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Tomás Marco. 

The ambassador of Spain in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Consuelo Femenía and and the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Spain, Roel Nieuwenkamp, ​​were also present for the inauguration. 

Known as the Floral Intarsia Knit Dress, the long-sleeved number features two large cream flowers on its front

Belted at the waist, the elegant crew-neck dress is made from 100% merino wool. It once retailed for €229 but is no longer available

The mother-of-two left her shoulder-length brown hair open and kept her makeup understated, wearing a hint of eyeshadow and a sweep of lip gloss

Queen Letizia gave Netherlands-based Spanish artist Cabellut a warm hug at her new exhibition 

Her most recent appearance comes days after the mother-of-two visited the winner  of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Awards with the Spanish royal family. 

Queen Letizia  was joined by her husband King Felipe VI, her daughter Princess Sofia, 17, and 18-year-old Crown Princess Leonor – the Asturias Awards’s namesake – for the prize giving on October 26. 

The award is given to the town or village in Asturias ‘that has stood out in a notable way in the defence and conservation of its natural, environmental setting, its historical and cultural heritage’.

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The awards share their name with Princess Leonor, who is the Princess of Asturias.

Queen Letizia opted for smart casual for the outing, in a high neck, cream jumper and a tailored blazer in a grey and white chequered pattern.

She completed her ensemble with a pair of black trousers, and kept her brunette locks sleek around her shoulders, with her make-up in her typical natural style.

Her daughters – Leonor and Sofia – were both in blue jeans, with the elder opting for a black T-shirt and a similar jacket to her mother’s, but in a darker colourway.

The youngest Spanish royal wore a dark blue jumper for her family’s trip to Sotres.

The Princess of Asturias Awards are a series of annual prizes awarded in Spain by the Princess of Asturias Foundation – previously the Prince of Asturias Foundation – to individuals, entities or organisations from around the world who make notable achievements in the sciences, humanities and public affairs.

The glamorous former journalist completed her outfit with a pair of pointed navy stilletos and delicate floral earrings that perfectly complemented the dress 

 At the event, Letizia posed for photographs before admiring Cabellut’s latest works 

According to a statement issued on behalf of the Spanish royal family, Queen Letizia was accompanied by a number of Spanish dignitaries

Each recipient present at the ceremony receives a diploma, a sculpture expressly created for the awards by Spanish sculptor Joan Miró, and a pin with the emblem of the Foundation.

There is also a monetary prize of 50,000 euros for each category, this amount is shared if the category has more that one recipient. 

The Spanish royals were also out in full force last Friday, when they attended a concert to usher in an awards ceremony in Oviedo in northern Spain. 

Queen Letizia and Crown Princess Leonor looked stunning in complementary blue outfits, while King Felipe VI, 56, also opted for a double-breasted suit in a shade of navy. 

Only the Spanish royal couple’s youngest daughter, Infanta Sofia chose black over a shade of blue for the concert held at the Prince Felipe Auditorium in Oviedo ahead of the Princess of Asturias Awards.

Queen Letizia was typically chic in a bright blue, form-fitting midi dress. With its asymmetric neckline and subtle ruching, the long-sleeved number flattered her petite frame. 

She teamed her striking dress with gold, pointed toe kitten heels and a matching clutch bag.   

Princess Leonor, the future monarch who was recently awarded the title of Honorary Mayoress of Oviedo, matched her mother’s elegance in a pale blue tulle skirt printed with flowers. 

Queen Letizia of Spain cut a chic figure in a smart casual ensemble as she visited the winner of the Exemplary Town of Asturias Awards with the Spanish royal family today

With a satin waistband and fine pleats, the midi skirt was a true showstopper. 

The future queen of Spain expertly teamed the elaborate number with a simple black crew neck top and finished her ensemble with a pair of patent black kitten heels.

She wore her long, blond hair in loose waves and kept her make-up simple, following Letizia’s lead with dark read lipstick and dark eye make-up.