Queen Letizia of Spain is one of Europe's most glamorous and fashion-forward royals, never afraid to experiment with something a little more striking and truly push the boundaries of what we understand as royal style.
Much like Princess Kate and Princess Anne, the former news anchor is a prolific royal recycler who will always bring back a bold ensemble if it turns heads the first time. And her latest revival is one of the most iconic to date.
On Friday, Queen Letizia paid a visit to the permanent book fair 'Cuesta de Moyano' in Madrid, to commemorate its 100th anniversary, and looked absolutely magnificent.
© Getty ImagesShe brought back her waterproof black-and-white checked trench coat from Spanish brand Mirto, which stood out significantly from the rest of her outfit, which was predominantly black.
© Europa Press via Getty ImagesThe wife of King Felipe VI also recycled some of her best accessories, including a pair of black patent Mary Jane shoes with a slight heel from Sézane, a black leather belt from BOSS, and a stylish pair of 'Double Daga' earrings from Gold&Roses.
However, the best accessory of all was her studded messenger bag from Uterque, on which the embellish outlines were perfectly matched to her coat.
Queen Letizia is full of style surprises
The Spanish royal always leaves her fans awestruck and, despite setting the bar consistently high, never fails to impress us when she brings out something new.
At the beginning of March, she stepped out for the Dia Mundial de Las Enfermedades Raras (World Rare Diseases Day event) at the Auditorio-Palacio de Congresos Príncipe Felipe in Oviedo, Spain, and our jaws dropped when we saw her outfit.
© Getty ImagesQueen Letizia opted for a tailored pinstripe trouser suit and loafers, taking some style notes from current menswear trends by also wearing a matching tie. With a structured blazer and trousers, featuring subtle vertical stripes, she brought a touch of modernity to classic royal elegance.
The mother of Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia also had her glossy brunette hair styled impeccably into bouncy waves, adding a berry-coloured eyeliner that truly brought out the exuberance of her soft blue eyes.
