It was certainly a gloomier day in Spain on Tuesday with temperatures dropping and many areas receiving rain.
But Queen Letizia certainly brightened up Millan de la Cogolla in La Rioja this morning.
The Queen of Spain looked typically chic in a raspberry coloured trench as she attended a journalism seminar.
Queen Letizia of Spain brightened up a gloomy Tuesday as she stepped out in a raspberry coloured trench coat
Making a bold statement with her coat the 45-year-old royal kept the rest of her outfit simple, opting for a pair of skinny leather leggings, and a chic black top.
She expertly negotiated the Spanish cobbles in a pair of patent leather stilettos as she arrived at the Inauguration of the 13 edition International Seminar on Language and Journalism.
The mother-of-two looked engaged as she spoke with other officials outside the monastery where the event was held before taking part in the seminar.
The former new anchor looked engaged as she spoke with officials ahead of the journalism seminar in Millan de la Cogolla in La Rioja
Letizia was met by a group of school children also set to attend today’s seminar, and the cheerful group posed for a photo
She showcased her maternal instincts, shaking hands with the youngsters outside the monastery where the seminar was held
She was met by a group of school children also set to attend today’s seminar, and the cheerful group posed for a photo.
The royal hosted the seminar this afternoon with Spanish journalist Soledad Gallego- Díaz delivering the inaugural lecture.
The annual event is one that Letizia regularly attends having a history in the field of journalism herself.
Those taking part in the seminar posed for a commemorative photo to mark 13 years of the event
The royal hosted the seminar this afternoon with Spanish journalist Soledad Gallego- Díaz delivering the inaugural lecture
Queen Letizia reported on international news events during her journalism career, including reporting from New York in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
She also worked for broadcasters including Bloomberg and TVE.
Letizia, who is mother to Princess Leonor, 12 and Princess Sofía, ten, swapped her journalism career for royal duties when she wed King Felipe VI in 2004.
She was previously married to Alonso Guerrero Pérez, a writer, but the pair divorced after just a year.
Queen Letizia reported on international news events during her journalism career, including reporting from New York in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks