Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI of Spain attended an annual board meeting for the trustees of the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid today.
The mother-of-two, 48, put on a stylish display in a white blouse and black skirt as she joined her husband, 52, for the discussions at El Pardo Palace.
The royal couple expressed their views on the impact of Spanish culture around the world and reflected on the nation's rich history.
They were seen practicing strict social distancing and wearing face coverings amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and were joined by key figures of the board - including president of the Government Pedro Sánchez and president of the Board of Directors of the Instituto Cervantes, Ángeles Moreno Bau.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia (pictured) attended a board meeting for the trustees of the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid today
Letizia, 48, (pictured) looked stylish in a white blouse and black skirt, which she teamed with a matching monochrome clutch bag
Queen Letizia opted for an understated style by wearing her hair in its signature slightly off-centre parting, and loose waves.
She tied the look together with minimal makeup and made a statement with her clutch handbag, which complemented her ensemble.
Meanwhile, King Felipe VI opted for a pinstripe black suit, which he paired with a check tie and pastel blue shirt.
The President of the Government, the ministers and the director of the Cervantes Institute greeted the royals in the Barceló Hall on her arrival.
Eva Ortega-Paíno, who is the scientific director of the Biobank of the National Center for Cancer Research and general secretary of RAICEX, began the meeting with a presentation on Spanish as a scientific language.
King Felipe VI told the board Spain shares the same values as many other continents around the world and has a rich history.
King Felipe (pictured right) VI donned a pinstripe suit with a clashing tie and pastel shirt, with the addition of a face mask for safety
Honorary president of the board King Felipe VI, described Spanish as an 'undoubted cultural and economic engine' that goes beyond its potential as a global language.
Other patrons at the meeting included the director of the Royal Spanish Academy Santiago Muñoz Machado, the director of the president of the Institute of Spain Carmen Iglesias and the president of the Film Academy Mariano Barroso.
Given the restrictions in place because of the pandemic, other members of the board of trustees participated in the meeting virtually.
The director of the Institute Luis García Montero, and the general secretary Carmen Noguero, expressed how objectives had to be adapted because of the coronavirus crisis.
They also addressed plans for the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the institution next year.
Created by Spain in 1991, The Instituto Cervantes promotes the teaching of the Spanish language along with Spanish and Latin American culture.
Other patrons of the institute joined the meeting virtually amid the ongoing covid-19 restrictions. Pictured: The Spanish royals and trustees