Queen Letizia of Spain cuts a chic figure in simple black dress and elegant braided updo as she attends press event in Madrid

She's always impeccably turned out for every public occasion.

And Queen Letizia of Spain was once again immaculately put together when she attended the Expansion newspaper's 30th anniversary at the Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday.

The 44-year-old royal looked incredible in a simple and sophisticated black dress with pretty lace detailing on the sleeves.

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Elegant: Queen Letizia of Spain was once again immaculately put together when she attended the Expansion newspaper's 30th anniversary at the Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday

Elegant: Queen Letizia of Spain was once again immaculately put together when she attended the Expansion newspaper's 30th anniversary at the Palace Hotel in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday

The demure, knee-length skirt boasted a subtle applique pattern and was set off with simple stilettos.

Letizia ensured her hair and make-up took centre stage, sweeping her brunette tresses up into a slick braided updo.

She completed her glamorous look with a striking pair of chandelier earrings, and a slick of shimmery red lipstick.

Classic look: Letizia ensured her hair and make-up took centre stage, sweeping her brunette tresses up into a slick braided updo

Classic look: Letizia ensured her hair and make-up took centre stage, sweeping her brunette tresses up into a slick braided updo

Royal outing: Letizia was flanked by her husband King Felipe VI of Spain at the celebrations 

Royal outing: Letizia was flanked by her husband King Felipe VI of Spain at the celebrations 

King Felipe VI was also in attendance, joining his wife to celebrate the publication's landmark anniversary. 

The Spanish royals have had a whirlwind few weeks of official engagements.

Letizia, who is mother to Princess Leonor, 11 and Princess Sofía, nine, wed Felipe, 49, in 2004.

Braided beauty: Letizia ensured her hair and make-up took centre stage, sweeping her brunette tresses up into a slick braided updo
Braided beauty: Letizia ensured her hair and make-up took centre stage, sweeping her brunette tresses up into a slick braided updo

Braided beauty: Letizia ensured her hair and make-up took centre stage, sweeping her brunette tresses up into a slick braided updo

Striking: She completed her glamorous look with a striking pair of chandelier earrings, and a slick of shimmery red lipstick

Striking: She completed her glamorous look with a striking pair of chandelier earrings, and a slick of shimmery red lipstick

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.

Joint outing: Letizia, who is mother to Princess Leonor, 11 and Princess Sofía, nine, wed Felipe, 49, in 2004

Joint outing: Letizia, who is mother to Princess Leonor, 11 and Princess Sofía, nine, wed Felipe, 49, in 2004

Smart: The monarch led the way as they arrived at the Palace Hotel in Madrid

Smart: The monarch led the way as they arrived at the Palace Hotel in Madrid

Close to her heart: The Expansion newspaper event was no doubt close to former journalist and newsreader Letizia's heart

Close to her heart: The Expansion newspaper event was no doubt close to former journalist and newsreader Letizia's heart

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