The Queen of Spain held a working meeting with the UNICEF Spanish Committee at their headquarters in Madrid.  ​Her Majesty was welcomed by the President, and the Executive Director of the Committee.

Queen Letizia arrived sporting her black Carolina Herrera cape-inspired coat.  This is the first time we are seeing the coat for an official engagement, however Letizia was first spotted wearing the piece in March 2017 when Hola! published candid photos of the Spanish queen walking with her stylist Eva Fernández.

The oversized coat has a single-breasted front with round button closure. The coat is fashioned with external pockets, wing sleeves and slits down the sides.

Below is a look at the back of the coat.

She also rugged up with a black scarf.

Beneath the coat, she was all business in her Hugo Boss glen check trouser suit which she debuted at last month's Spanish Red Cross meeting.

She softened the menswear-inspired separates with her vanilla BOSS 'Banora' silk blouse. The top is currently available at Hugo Boss USA, Hugo Boss UK, and Nordstrom.

Letizia complemented the professional look with her trusty Hugo Boss 'Fanila' clutch and black Magrit pointy-toe pumps.

She finished the outfit with her favourite gold bamboo design huggie hoop earrings.

The Queen of Spain attended the proclamation of the winner of the Princess of Girona Foundation Awards in the 'Scientific Research' category at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.

Her Majesty conversed with students participating in an innovation workshop challenge, "Heal the world: small and large solutions to curb climate change".

The Award acknowledges young scientists with projects or research experiences in their field, that are entrepreneurial and innovative with strong potential for further development.

A video clip of today's event.

The King and Queen of Spain had back to back engagements at Zarzuela Palace on Friday. 

Their Majesties received and congratulated the national women's and men's water polo teams. ​The Spanish Women's National Team was declared European Champion for the second time in its history after defeating the Russians at 34th LEN European Water Polo Championships in Budapest. The Spanish Men's National Team were runners-up in the final against Hungary.

Later in the afternoon, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia chaired the meeting of the Delegate Commission of the Princess of Girona Foundation.

The Queen of Spain attended a meeting within the framework of the Spanish Red Cross conference on "Gender Violence: Strategies and Challenges" at the charity's headquarters in  Madrid.

The aim of the conference is to evaluate the organisations response in the fight against gender violence. 

The Spanish Red Cross helps more than 20,000 female victims of gender violence per year. In 10 provinces they provide temporary shelter along with employment projects to reinforce personal and professional skills to re-enter the workforce. ​​

Queen Letizia stepped out in a new grey pant suit by Hugo Boss. 

It consists of the BOSS 'Jalorra' Glen Check Double Breasted Wool Jacket and a pair of wide-leg trousers in a matching pattern. I have not been able to find a stock photo of the coordinating trousers.

Queen Letizia teamed it with a soft off-white silk blouse by Mango (US$119.95).

Draped over her shoulder was a light sand Felipe Varela wool belted wrap coat.

The coat dates back to 2010 but this is the first occasion Letizia has publicly worn it since becoming Queen consort in June 2014.

Letizia complemented the professional look with her Hugo Boss 'Fanila' clutch and black Magrit pointy-toe pumps.

She finished the ensemble with her gold bamboo design huggie hoop earrings.

The Queen of Spain attended audiences ​at the Palace of Zarzuela today.

Her Majesty first received representatives of the Federación de Distribuidores Cinematográficos 'FEDICINE' (Federation of Cinematographic Distributors) where she heard about the challenges facing the film distribution sector. 

Queen Letizia later received representatives of the 'Fiscal Soledad Cazorla Prieto' Fundación Mujeres (Women's Foundation) Scholarship Fund.  Scholarships are given to children whose mothers have died as a result of gender-based violence, and as a result, are economically and emotionally vulnerable.

Queen Letizia brought back separates from the outfit she wore in November 2019 for a visit to Seville.

The top is the red Hugo Boss BOSS 'Banora' gathered neck silk blouse.

The skirt is a custom piece by Carolina Herrera. The poppy print can be found on the designer's short-sleeve knit dress.

Below is a closer look at the black ruffled leather waist belt which Letizia has worn on numerous occasions.

The brand has remained a mystery but I have finally identified it! I found the same style in taupe by Burberry.

Today Letizia wore her black Steve Madden 'Dominique' over-the-knee suede boots.

She finished the look with her  gold bamboo design huggie hoop earrings.

The Queen of Spain held a meeting with the Federación Española de Enfermedades Raras, FEDER (Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases) at FEDER headquarters in Madrid.

Her Majesty was informed of the group's challenges and opportunities for the year ahead. FEDER will heavily focus on research, social transformations, and services in 2020.  Comprising of over 300 associations, FEDER's aim through projects and services is to enhance the quality of life for people living with rare diseases and their families. 

The Queen of Spain attended the exhibition La otra Corte. Mujeres de la Casa de Austria en los monasterios reales de Las Descalzas y La Encarnación (The Other Court. Women of the House of Austria in the royal monasteries of Las Descalzas and La Encarnación).​

The exhibition at the Royal Palace contains portraits of women from the House of Austria in two Royal Monasteries in Madrid; The Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales, built in the 16th century, where Franciscan nuns resided, and the Monasterio de la Encarnacion, built in the 17th century, inhabited by Augustinian nuns. The exhibition highlights the way in which the palace and religious aspects are linked and the strong relations with the Austrian Empire.

Her Majesty received a guided tour by the curator Fernando Checa and held a brief meeting with authorities.   ​

Queen Letizia stepped out in a new petal pink pant suit from Hugo Boss.

The separates consist of the BOSS 'Jericoa' Stretch Wool Double Breasted Blazer (US$595) and the BOSS 'Tiluna' Stretch Wool Ankle Trousers (US$248).

Letizia teamed the suit with her white Carolina Herrera cap sleeve silk blouse with pleated neckline.

On her feet she debuted the HUGO 'Mayfair' pump (£199) rendered in a pink patent leather and  featuring a block heel with pointed toe.

Letizia finished the look with her gold bamboo design huggie hoop earrings which still remain unidentified.

I believe this may have been Letizia's final engagement of the year. Their Majesties are expected to resume royal duties in the first week of 2020 when they preside over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar on January 6th.

Feliz Navidad and Happy New Year to all my readers!
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The Queen of Spain attended the central event on "Goal 12: Sustainable consumption and production patterns" as part of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change 2019  at IFEMA-Feria de Madrid.

Her Majesty also held a meeting with Qu Dongyu the director-general of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). In 2015 Queen Letizia was named Special Ambassador of FAO for Nutrition.  ​

The Queen of Spain chaired a meeting of the Board of Trustees for Fundación de Ayuda contra la Drogadicción (Drug Addiction Assistance Foundation - FAD) at, Sede de la CEOE Madrid. The action plan for 2020 was presented during the meeting. 

​Her Majesty is an honorary president of the Drug Addiction Assistance Foundation a role she succeeded from Queen Sofia in 2015.

FAD was created in 1986. It's objective is the prevention of social risk behaviours that include drug use, that obstruct the development of young people. 

The Queen of Spain attended a seminar on Health and Climate Change titled "Invest in climate action for Health: cut emissions, clean our air, save lives" at IFEMA-Feria de Madrid. 

​The event took place within the XXV edition of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP25). 

Her Majesty premiered a black double-breasted wool-blend coat from CH Carolina Herrera. 

The wool-blend coat features a stand-up collar and mabe pearl button front.

She accessorised with her Bottega Veneta iconic 'Knot' clutch and Manolo Blahnik snakeskin pumps with custom rubber platform sole.

Queen Letizia topped off the look with her bezel-set diamond stud earrings.

Following this engagement, Queen Letizia joined her husband, King Felipe at the 99th edition of the ABC International Journalism Awards: 'Mariano de Cavia', 'Luca de Tena' and 'Mingote' at Casa de ABC in Madrid. 

At this black-tie event, Queen Letizia took off her coat to reveal a black fringed dress by Hugo Boss. 

The sheath features long fringing with hand-crafted macramé towards the wide neckline.  The dress will be available as part of the BOSS Spring 2020 collection. The brand currently does offers a top version of the design.

Letizia swapped her diamond stud earrings for the dazzling Joyas de Pasar diamond chanton earrings.