Queen Letizia of Spain oozes elegance in red LEATHER jacket and matching lipstick

The 44-year-old lived up to her stylish-yet-regal reputation in a red leather peplum jacket, a crisp white pencil skirt and pointed cream-coloured stilettos. 

Her mother-in law, former Queen Sophia, who is patron of the charity, chose a blue patterned two-piece skirt suit and accessorised with a long beaded necklace. 

Queen Letizia accessorised her outfit with long silver flower earrings and a clutch bag which matched her shoes. 

She finished off the look with a dash of deep red lipstick – the same colour red as her jacket – and wore her poker straight brunette tresses over her shoulders.

The family, including King Felipe and former King Juan Carlos, all attended the day. 

The Reina Sofia Alzheimer Foundation was founded 40 years ago as one of the former Queen’s many social and welfare initiatives. 

During the day, the royals looked at a model of the foundation buildings and heard about its plans for the future. 

Letizia, who previously worked as a journalist and news anchor, now dedicates her time to a portfolio of causes in representation of the royal family.