Queen Letizia wears festive red vintage dress belonging to mother-in-law Queen Sofia

Queen Letizia, 46, looked ready for Christmas in the festive red attire, which she teamed with matching red accessories. The striking red blouson and skirt, which could be a dress or separates, belong to her mother-in-law Queen Sofia, 80, with the older monarch pictured wearing the items back in 1980. While Sofia wore the outfit with white pearls and a hat originally, Letizia modernised the look with bold red touches. Mum-of-two Letizia chose a pair of Magrit suede pointed pumps £247 and a Carolina Herrera ‘Maysa’ clutch bag.

A pair of extravagant ruby and diamond drop earrings completed the look.

Letizia styled her vibrant outfit with paired down makeup, opting for brown lipstick and smoky brown eyeshadow.

Her hair was curled in loose, tumbling waves which kissed her shoulders.

A vintage outfit was the perfect choice for the fashionable event Letizia was attending – she was at the National Fashion awards at Museo del Traje in Madrid.

The awards honour the cream of the Spanish fashion crop, from designers to editors.