Queen Letizia of Spain dons a casual skirt and cream blouse as she attends the Madrid Book Fair

Denim dream! Queen Letizia of Spain dons a casual skirt and cream blouse as she tours the Madrid Book Fair

  • Queen Letizia of Spain, 46, attended the opening of the Madrid Book Fair today
  • The royal cut a relaxed figure in a knee-length denim skirt and white blouse
  • The Spanish queen looked interested as she browsed the stalls at the event

Queen Letizia of Spain cut a relaxed figure in a denim skirt as she arrived at the Madrid Book Fair today. 

The Spanish royal, 46, paired the knee-length skirt with an elegant white blouse for the outing to the annual event. 

Appearing in good spirits, Letizia smiled as she browsed some of the stalls set up in the city’s Retiro Park. 

Polished yet practical: Letizia cut a relaxed figure in a denim skirt as she arrived at the Madrid Book Fair today

Polished yet practical: Letizia cut a relaxed figure in a denim skirt as she arrived at the Madrid Book Fair today

Personal touch: Letizia, a mother, of two, also took time to speak to a little girl in a pushchair who was wearing a mask over her face

Personal touch: Letizia, a mother, of two, also took time to speak to a little girl in a pushchair who was wearing a mask over her face

The royal, a mother of two, also took time to speak to a little girl in a pushchair who was wearing a mask over her face. 

A sweet photograph taken of the moment shows Letizia gently caressing the girl’s cheek as she passed. 

Queen Letizia delivered a masterclass in mixing a polished wardrobe staple with a casual classic by stepping out in her blouse and skirt today. 

Touching: A sweet photograph taken of the moment shows Letizia gently caressing the girl's cheek as she passed

Touching: A sweet photograph taken of the moment shows Letizia gently caressing the girl’s cheek as she passed

Book worm: The Spanish queen browsed the stalls and flicked through books at the annual fair

Book worm: The Spanish queen browsed the stalls and flicked through books at the annual fair

Annual event: Letizia was on hand to tour the book fair, which is in its 78th year

Annual event: Letizia was on hand to tour the book fair, which is in its 78th year

The knee-length skirt featured trendy contrast seams and tied with a flattering bow at the waist. 

Meanwhile her floaty, feminine blouse cut at the shoulder, making the most of the royal’s toned arms. 

The style-savvy queen finished the look with a pair of pale blue chunky heels.

Plenty in common: Former journalist Letizia spoke to the head of a Spanish news agency

Plenty in common: Former journalist Letizia spoke to the head of a Spanish news agency

Stocking up? Letizia took a closer look at some of the books on display at the fair

Stocking up? Letizia took a closer look at some of the books on display at the fair

Delighted: The queen appeared in good spirits and smiled as she browsed the stalls

Delighted: The queen appeared in good spirits and smiled as she browsed the stalls

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