Queen Letizia of Spain is elegant in a green dress with billowing sleeves in Madrid

Queen Letizia of Spain looked elegant in polka dots as she stepped out in Madrid with King Felipe today.

The royal, 50, wore a sage green dress with white polka dots as she attended the Miguel de Cervantes literature awards at Alcala de Henares University in the Spanish capital.

Letizia’s frock, which was made of sheer fabric with billowing sleeves and was clinched at the waist, was a recycled outfit she wore previously to attend a military parade with her husband and Infanta Sofia last October.

Today, she paired the green outfit with beige sling back heels, and accessorised with simple yet chic teardrop earrings.

The mother-of-two wore her brunette locks styled behind her ears and down past her shoulders.

Queen Letizia of Spain, 50, looked elegant in a sage green dress with billowing sleeves and polka dots as she attended the Miguel de Cervantes awards in Madrid

Her natural beauty was enhanced by just a touch of make up, with a smoky eye and nude lips. 

Meanwhile King Felipe, 55, was smart as ever in a sharp three-piece suit with tails and a burgundy tie.

The couple attended the 2022 Miguel de Cervantes Literature award where they will present the winner, Venezuelan writer Rafael Cadenas, with the accolade.

King Felipe, 55, walked alongside his wife wearing a three-piece suit and tails with a patterned tie

The Spanish Queen raised her hand and looked above her to wave at adoring fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of her

Queen Letizia’s recycled dress had cross detailing at the neck and sage green and white buttons on the sleeves

The Spanish royals looked regal as ever as they arrived at the University of Alcala de Henares in Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia looked like the picture-perfect couple as they stepped out together in the sunshine

Mother-of-two Letizia looked elegant as she swept her brunette tresses behind her ears and wore simple teardrop earrings

King Felipe turned to look at his radiant wife as the pair walked into the beaming sunshine at the university

The beaming sun’s rays shone down on the royal couple as they arrived at the university in Madrid

The Queen paired her recycled frock with a pair of beige sling back kitten heels

The award celebrates exceptional pieces of writing in Spanish, and has previously been won by writers from Uruguay and Spain.

As they arrived at the university, Queen Letizia waved to royal fans who had gathered to see her.

Former journalist Letizia and her husband attend the awards ceremony every year.

The ceremony is always held on or around 22 April, which is the date Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quijote de la Mancha, died in 1616.