The King and Queen of Spain presided over a commemorative event for the European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Terrorism, ​in the Gardens of the Royal Palace of Madrid.

The act brought together the highest institutions of Spain along with the European Union and representatives of the groups of national and international victims of terrorism. The European Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Terrorism was established after the Madrid attacks on the 11th of March 2004.  It honours victims who have been left with consequences or who have lost their lives due to terrorist attacks.

Queen Letizia wore her black Carolina Herrera mabe pearl button wool coat, paired with her Steve Madden 'Dominique' over-the-knee suede boots.

The King and Queen of Spain presided over the XIX edition of the 'In Memoriam' Concert in tribute to the victims of terrorism, at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid. The event brings together the main institutions of the State, Government, political parties and different social and economic strata of Spanish society.

The concert is held annually on the eve of the 11th of March, the day on which the 193 victims of the attacks perpetrated in Madrid in 2004 are commemorated. The aim of the Victims of Terrorism Foundation who organised the event is to promote and disseminate democratic values, the defence of human rights, plurality and the freedom of citizens and, at the same time, be a useful consultation vehicle for a better understanding of the situation of the group of victims of terrorism in Spain.

The Queen of Spain presided over the official ceremony for World Rare Diseases Day at the Headquarters of the Fundación Mútua Madrileña, Madrid.

The main objective of World Rare Diseases Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives. This year it is celebrated within the framework of the campaign 'Symptoms of hope' powered by the Spanish Federation for Rare Diseases (FEDER), which seeks to position the impact of COVID-19 on the community as well as the lessons learned in the last year.

During the event Her Majesty addressed the auditorium 'In the last twelve months, each and every one of you has been, even more, an example and a reference of dignity, courage and strength', referring to the struggle before and during the pandemic. Queen Letizia also delivered this year's awards which recognised initiatives that have committed to research, fought for social transformation or have come together to guarantee the care of families during the health crisis.

The Queen of Spain participated in a virtual event organised by the Princess of Girona Foundation (FPdGi) in collaboration with the Autonomous Community of La Rioja to announce the winner of the 2021 Princess of Girona Arts and Letters Foundation Award.

Before announcing María Sánchez Rodríguez, a field veterinarian and writer as the winner of the 2021 Arts and Letters Award, Her Majesty hosted four previous years winners in her office at the Palace of Zarzuela to discuss the importance of art and culture, a sector severely affected by the pandemic. 

The event also hosted the final of the FPdGi Entrepreneurial Challenge in which students from educational centres in La Rioja proposed solutions to the question: What will culture be like after COVID-19? 

Between the 4th of March and 29th of April, the FPdGi begins a virtual tour of different autonomous communities of Spain, to publicise the activity of its programs, propose current debates and announce the new winners for 2021 in Arts and Letters, Business, Social field and Scientific Research. In addition, in each territory, the Entrepreneurial Challenge with educational centres, an online disruptive workshop that encourages creative innovation, teamwork and communication based on a guided dynamic of generating ideas about a related problem, which has been energized four weeks before.

Queen Letizia wore her pink Hugo Boss pantsuit featuring the 'Jericoa' Blazer and 'Tiluna' Trousers. 

The suit has been seen on a number of occasions since its debut in December of 2019.

Letizia has always teamed it with a white blouse and tonal pink pumps.  Today she offset it with a black lace-trimmed camisole.

On her feet were the black Manolo Blahnik BB snakeskin-embossed pumps featuring a custom rubber platform sole.

The King and Queen of Spain presided over the delivery of the 2018 National Sports Awards, at Palacio Real de El Pardo, Madrid.

The National Sports Awards recognises people and entities that, either by their direct activity or personal initiative or as participants in the development of sports policy, have contributed in an outstanding way to promote or disseminate physical-sports activity.

After the projection of an audiovisual on the winners, Their Majesties delivered the diplomas to Regino Hernández, Alejandro Valverde and Joana Pastrana among others. ​

Queen Letizia brought back the Massimo Dutti golden pleated skirt which she debuted last summer for a family night out at the theatre.

She contrasted the gold hue with a black knit top and her black Manolo Blahnik BB snakeskin-embossed pumps with a custom rubber platform sole.

The highlight of the outfit was a new pair of emerald 'Puri Lace' earrings by Rod Almayate (€220).

Rod Almayate was founded by Diego Díaz Marín and Roberto Ferlito. Roberto is an Italian accessories designer, who has been working in fashion for more than 15 years and Diego Diaz Marin is a Spanish artist and photographer who worked in Italy for some of the biggest magazines and brands. The pair created the label over 10 years ago in Florence under the name Schield.  You may recall Queen Letizia has previously worn a pair of Schield earrings - their 'Cyborg Flowers' creation.  Diego Díaz Marín and Roberto Ferlito recently moved to Malaga, Spain to change their market and style, and also changed the name of their brand to Rod Almayate.

The King and Queen of Spain attended the inauguration of the new building of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Museum of Contemporary Art) of the Fundación Helga de Alvear (Helga de Alvear Foundation), in Cáceres.

The centre will be a benchmark for contemporary art that will house 3,000 pieces, the construction is also the Spanish candidate in the 'Mies Van de Rohe 2021' European Architecture Awards. The Helga de Alvear Foundation is an NPO, autonomous and independently managed cultural entity, created in 2006. Its purpose is to fulfil Helga de Alvear's desire to share her collection with society and to the interest of several public institutions from Extremadura to provide Cáceres with a centre for research, dissemination and education in the field of contemporary visual creation.

Upon arrival, the King and Queen revealed the commemorative plaque and received explanations by Emilio Tuñón, the architect, and José María Viñuela, patron of the Helga de Alvear Foundation and curator of the collection. They toured the new building, signed the Museum's Book of Honor and held a brief meeting with the attendees.

Queen Letizia stepped out in her Felipe Varela tweed dress which first made an appearance in October of 2017 (shown below).

Today she contrasted the white and metallic woven dress with black accessories, opting for a black skinny belt and her Manolo Blahnik BB snakeskin embossed pumps with a custom rubber platform sole.

Letizia coordinated the reptilian inspired pumps with her Nina Ricci 'Marche' handbag featuring a snakeskin embossed flap front.

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

The Queen of Spain received two audiences on Wednesday at the Palacio de La Zarzuela, Madrid.

Her Majesties first audience was with a representation of the Spanish Association of Business Women of Madrid, ASEME, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. During the meeting, topics of relevance for the business community, and women, in particular, were addressed, such as the effect of COVID-19, the challenges of technology, the labour market and progress towards co-responsibility. ASEME is an interprofessional association founded in 1971 to support and promote the full development of women.

Queen Letizia's second audience of the day was with a representation of the Code.org movement for Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The representatives shared their plans to democratize programming among children from all over Europe, trusting Spain as an entry point for the development of the project. They are hoping to replicate the US' model of success and train a similar percentage of Spanish and European students and teachers, eliminating any gender gap, salary or social that may exist. Code.org was launched in the US in 2013, it is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. 

Queen Letizia wore her ​confetti print Massimo Dutti shirt dress.

It was first seen during the 2019 State Visit to South Korea, and later at FITUR 2020.

Letizia again opted to complement the patterned frock with her custom rust-red leather and suede pumps by Magrit.

The King and Queen of Spain attended the presentation the Scholarships of the Spanish Cooperation at Palacio de Viana, Madrid.

The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) and the Carolina Foundation bring together their scholarship, lecturer and internship programs on a single web page under the slogan 'Scholarships that change lives, scholarships designed to promote the common good'. It brings together the numerous study plans and professional practices offered by the AECID and the Carolina Foundation, institutions promoting the initiative, in solidarity with the partner countries of Spanish Cooperation.

The Queen of Spain visited the exhibition 'Concepción Arenal. La Pasión Humanista 1820-1893' (The Humanist Passion) organised by the National Library of Spain and Spanish Cultural Action, at Biblioteca Nacional de España, Madrid.

The exhibition marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Concepción Arenal Ponte, in Ferro (31st January 2020). Concepción Arenal, a graduate in law, thinker, journalist, poet and Galician dramatic author within the literary Realism and pioneer in Spanish feminism, she was one of the most important thinkers of 19th century Spain and a key figure in Spanish culture in the forging of a liberal national consciousness.

The exhibition is structured into eight biographical spaces (Ferrol, Armano, Madrid, Potes, Coruña, Madrid, Gijón, Vigo) in which she lived, thought, wrote, loved and repaired texts, manuscripts, objects and images linked to her life. Another four thematic spaces articulate (loves and heartbreaks; models and values; Who am I? Portraits; Concepción Arenal activist, its causes). ​

Queen Letizia arrived at the National Library of Spain wearing her black Carolina Herrera cape-inspired coat.

Once inside the building, she took it off to fully reveal a dark pink open back dress by Massimo Dutti.

The $315 piece is a new addition to Letizia's closet. It features a high neck that drapes around to the back and finishes in a reverse collar.

Queen Letizia complemented the jewel tone with her LODI 'Sara' ombre patent pumps.

The Queen of Spain received two audiences on Thursday at the Palacio de La Zarzuela, Madrid.

Her Majesty's first audience was with a representation of the Confederación Salud Mental España (Spanish Mental Health Confederation), who informed the Queen of how the pandemic is affecting the mental health of the population. The president of the confederation explained how restrictive measures and the socioeconomic consequences that accompany it 'are beginning to take their toll on the mental health of the population.

Queen Letizia's second audience of the day was with a representation of the Asociación Europea contra las Leucodistrofias ELA-España (European Association against Leukodystrophies ELA-Spain). The representatives explained their aim of focusing funding on programs dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients. 

For today's audience hearings, Queen Letizia offset a black top and slim trousers with a glen plaid blazer by CH Carolina Herrera. The £750 double-breasted jacket is a new addition to Letizia's closet.

She also debuted a pair of black Uterque leather loafer with chain detail.