Queen Letizia wears a figure-hugging gown in Madrid

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The impeccably-dressed royal displayed her trim figure
She and husband King Felipe welcomed foreign ambassadors in Madrid
It has been a busy month for the royals with their duties

Published: 10:52 EST, 26 January 2017 | Updated: 10:59 EST, 26 January 2017

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Resplendent in a wine red gown, a glamorous Queen Letizia welcomed foreign diplomats to the royal palace in Madrid on Thursday.

The impeccably-dressed royal displayed her trim figure in a striking, floor-length red gown with embroidery as she joined her husband at the prestigious event.

The mother-of-two wore her hair in its signature low chignon and wore dazzling diamante drop earrings at the event.

Queen Letizia was a vision in a figure-hugging gown as she welcomed foreign ambassadors to the palace in Madrid

The impeccably-dressed royal displayed her trim figure in a striking red dress

Her husband looked equally dapper in a smart suit as they welcomed the foreign ambassadors to their home.

It's already been a busy January for the Spanish royals and there was no let-up for Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI as they headed west to an agricultural fair earlier this week.

Her husband looked equally dapper in a smart suit as he accompanied his wife

The couple were extremely hospitable as they welcomed the foreign ambassadors to their home

Spain's King Felipe VI delivers his speech during the traditional reception to the diplomatic corps accredited in Spain during a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Madrid

The couple looked more in love than ever as they joined each other to welcome the ambassadors into the palace

The Queen displayed her trim figure in a figure-skimming wine red gown at the event

Last week, Letizia showcased her team spirit when she joined forces with her mother-in-law to present the country's National Sports Awards

Looking ready for business but warm, Letizia, 44, opted for a block colour cape in camel and black, over a smart wide-legged trouser suit with a pussy-bow blouse.

The glamorous mother-of-two finished the look with a designer handbag, opting for a Hugo Boss navy clutch.

The media was quick to pick up on some greying streaks in Letizia's hair in her appearances post Christmas. However, her brunette locks looked perfectly pristine today, complemented by a pretty pair of drop earrings.

By her side at the 'Agroexpo' fair in Badajoz on the Portugeuse border was an equally stylish King Felipe.

The bearded Spanish monarch wore a slate grey suit with pale blue shirt and a patterned tie.

Crowds of well-wishers arrived at the expo to greet the royal couple. They spent nearly 30 minutes greeting the crowds, shaking hands with fans and having their pictures snapped on smartphones.

Last week, Letizia showcased her team spirit when she joined forces with her mother-in-law to present the country's National Sports Awards.

Despite having a busy month of royal duties, the Queen looked refreshed and radiant

Smiling in the sunshine at an agricultural fair on the Portuguese border, Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI

Letizia was joined by her husband's mother, Sofía - who was queen consort until her husband, Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014 - at the star-studded ceremony.

The pair brought a touch of glamour to the annual event at the El Pardo Palace, which is just outside Madrid, with both opting for sharply tailored dresses.

Mother-of-two Letizia, 44, wore a mushroom-coloured tweed dress which showcased her trim figure with a fitted bodice and cinched-in waist.

The royal, who is famously fond of a stiletto, added a pair of cross-front patent heels for the ceremony.

Meanwhile Sofía, who celebrated her 78th birthday in November, wore a crimson skirt suit and a pair of subtle gold hoop earrings.

The pair were also joined by Letizia's husband, King Felipe VI, and King Juan Carlos I, 79.

Gongs included the distinguished King Felipe Award, which went to Javier Fernández, and the Reina Letizia Award, which went to Ruth Beitia.

Pressing the flesh! Letizia smiled and chatted with delighted-looking well-wishers, many of whom snapped pictures of their royal encounters on their smartphones

Letizia, a former journalist and newsreader, looked to be in her element as she handed giant trophies to the winners.

Also attending the ceremony were the Minister of Education, Culture and Sport, Iñigo Méndez de Vigo; the Secretary of State for Education, Vocational Training and Universities, Marcial Marín and the president of the Higher Council of Sports, José Ramón Lete, among other personalities.

The winners were picked by a panel of experts in October.

Letizia, who is mother to Princess Leonor, 11 and Princess Sofía, nine, wed King Felipe VI in 2004.

She married into the Spanish monarchy following a successful career as a journalist and newsreader.

She was previously married to Alonso Guerrero Pérez, a writer, but the pair divorced after just a year and by 2003 Letizia had announced her engagement to Felipe, then the Prince of Asturias.

King Juan Carlos abdicated in 2014 in favour of his 48-year-old son, now King Felipe VI.