Queen Letizia looked cut an elegant figure for her sister-in-law’s 60th birthday celebrations in Madrid today.
The royal, 51, appeared in high spirits as she arrived at the exclusive Pabú restaurant with King Felipe in the country’s capital.
For the family gathering, the mother-of-two opted for a pair of statement green-and-blue checked trousers.
The stylish royal was pictured wearing a thin leather belt with dainty silver hardware, which perfectly offset the trouser buttons.
Allowing her statement trousers to take centre stage, Letizia paired them with a simple black crew-neck jumper and chunky black shoes.
Pictured: King Felipe and Queen Letizia appeared in high spirits as they arrived at Pabú restaurant in Madrid today
The royal wore her glossy brown hair straight and was pictured wearing some dangly emerald earrings – which brought out the green in her checked trousers.
Having anticipated it would chiller, the Queen was also seen holding a leather jacket that she had taken off.
King Felipe – her husband of 19 years – looked equally dapper in a dark grey suit.
The royal paired his suit with a light blue shirt, red patterned tie and maroon patent shoes.
The couple were seen happily speaking to staff as they arrived, before later peering their heads around the door to wave to royal fans.
Meanwhile, Felipe’s father Juan Carlos was also seen arriving at the restaurant shortly afterwards for his daughter’s birthday celebration.
The disgraced King has spent the past few years living in a self-imposed exile in Abu Dhabi after abdicating in June 2014 following a corruption scandal.
For the occasion, the ex-King, 85, wore a navy blue suit, white shirt and patterned tie.
![Letizia stepped out the restaurant after entering to wave to royal fans who had been waiting for their arrival](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102404_256_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Letizia stepped out the restaurant after entering to wave to royal fans who had been waiting for their arrival
![Having anticipated it would chiller, the Queen was also seen holding a leather jacket that she had taken off](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102404_485_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Having anticipated it would chiller, the Queen was also seen holding a leather jacket that she had taken off
![Felipe's father Juan Carlos was also seen arriving at the restaurant shortly afterwards for his daughter's birthday celebration](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102405_311_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Felipe’s father Juan Carlos was also seen arriving at the restaurant shortly afterwards for his daughter’s birthday celebration
![The royal couple waved during their outing, as they attended the 60th birthday of Elena de Borbon](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The royal couple waved during their outing, as they attended the 60th birthday of Elena de Borbon
![King Felipe and his wife Letizia, both pictured looking stylish in Madrid today, joined in the birthday festivities](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102406_189_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
King Felipe and his wife Letizia, both pictured looking stylish in Madrid today, joined in the birthday festivities
![The royal couple sported sophisticated, stylish ensembles for today's birthday celebration in Madrid](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102406_441_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The royal couple sported sophisticated, stylish ensembles for today’s birthday celebration in Madrid
![The couple were all smiles as they enjoyed today's celebrations at Elena de Borbon's 60th birthday](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102406_462_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The couple were all smiles as they enjoyed today’s celebrations at Elena de Borbon’s 60th birthday
![The King and Queen of Spain appeared in high spirits as they joined in with today's celebrations](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102407_351_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The King and Queen of Spain appeared in high spirits as they joined in with today’s celebrations
![Emeritus King Juan Carlos I exchanged warm greetings with guests at the birthday party in Madrid. Pictured with the birthday girl](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102407_291_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Emeritus King Juan Carlos I exchanged warm greetings with guests at the birthday party in Madrid. Pictured with the birthday girl
![The father of the birthday girl appeared in high spirits as he joined in with today's celebrations in Madrid](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102408_280_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The father of the birthday girl appeared in high spirits as he joined in with today’s celebrations in Madrid
![The royal was cheerful as he chatted with others at the birthday celebrations in Madrid earlier today](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102408_435_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The royal was cheerful as he chatted with others at the birthday celebrations in Madrid earlier today
![Infanta Elena was pictured beaming as she drove her car to the restaurant and happily received a bunch of flowers from photographers](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102408_387_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Infanta Elena was pictured beaming as she drove her car to the restaurant and happily received a bunch of flowers from photographers
![Dozens were in attendance at today's birthday celebrations. Pictured, royals at the restaurant in Madrid](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102409_3_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Dozens were in attendance at today’s birthday celebrations. Pictured, royals at the restaurant in Madrid
![Felipe's mother, Emeritus Queen Sofia, left, made an appearance in a chic patterned blue blazer. Meanwhile, her daughter Infanta Cristina opted for a black cropped jacket](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102409_622_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Felipe’s mother, Emeritus Queen Sofia, left, made an appearance in a chic patterned blue blazer. Meanwhile, her daughter Infanta Cristina opted for a black cropped jacket
![Sofia was all smiles as she attended her daughter's birthday celebration. Pictured with her youngest daughter](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102410_121_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Sofia was all smiles as she attended her daughter’s birthday celebration. Pictured with her youngest daughter
![The royals stepped out in matching deep blue ensembles as they enjoyed today's birthday festivities](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102410_923_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The royals stepped out in matching deep blue ensembles as they enjoyed today’s birthday festivities
![Sofia and Cristina sported matching grins as they made an appearance during today's birthday gathering](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102410_85_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Sofia and Cristina sported matching grins as they made an appearance during today’s birthday gathering
![Pictured: Emeritus Queen Sofia and Irene of Greece joined in during today's birthday gathering](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102411_223_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Pictured: Emeritus Queen Sofia and Irene of Greece joined in during today’s birthday gathering
![Sofia, Cristina and Irene were among the famous faces at today's 60th birthday gathering in Madrid](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102411_81_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Sofia, Cristina and Irene were among the famous faces at today’s 60th birthday gathering in Madrid
Infanta Elena was pictured beaming as she drove her car to the restaurant and happily received a bunch of flowers from photographers.
The royal – who also holds the title Duchess of Lugo – has managed to keep a relatively low profile, despite being the sister of the King.
Elena shares her daughter Victoria de Marichalar y Borbón and son Felipe with her ex-husband Jaime de Marichalar.
The couple married in 1995 before divorcing in 2009. At the time, the pair issued a statement saying they ‘maintain a fluid dialogue on all matters relating to the common interest of their children’.
![Irene Urdangarin - whose mother is Infanta Cristina of Spain - opted for a very trendy outfit for the birthday](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102412_51_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Irene Urdangarin – whose mother is Infanta Cristina of Spain – opted for a very trendy outfit for the birthday
![The 18-year-old joined in with her family's celebrations, and was pictured at the restaurant in Madrid](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102412_311_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
The 18-year-old joined in with her family’s celebrations, and was pictured at the restaurant in Madrid
![Infanta Cristina's daughter, Irene, opted for a stylish outfit featuring a maxi-skirt and leather jacket](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102413_400_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Infanta Cristina’s daughter, Irene, opted for a stylish outfit featuring a maxi-skirt and leather jacket
![Pictured: Irene and her brother Juan were both in attendance at the birthday party for their aunt](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102413_249_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Pictured: Irene and her brother Juan were both in attendance at the birthday party for their aunt
![Irene and Juan put their best fashion forward for today's event, looking stylish and smart at the birthday](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102414_41_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Irene and Juan put their best fashion forward for today’s event, looking stylish and smart at the birthday
![Pictured: Margarita de Borbon and Carlos Zurita at the restaurant during the festivities earlier today](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102414_791_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Pictured: Margarita de Borbon and Carlos Zurita at the restaurant during the festivities earlier today
![Margarita is the younger sister of King Juan Carlos - making her Felipe's aunt. Pictured at today's birthday](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102415_153_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Margarita is the younger sister of King Juan Carlos – making her Felipe’s aunt. Pictured at today’s birthday
![Simoneta Gomez Acebo - sporting a chic neutral toned ensemble - was also in attendance today](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102415_385_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpg)
Simoneta Gomez Acebo – sporting a chic neutral toned ensemble – was also in attendance today
![Royal mother-of-two Infanta Elena celebrated her 60th birthday with an intimate family dinner today](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102415_162_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Royal mother-of-two Infanta Elena celebrated her 60th birthday with an intimate family dinner today
![KingCharles, Infanta Elena, Queen Sophia, Prince Harry on the knee of King Juan Carlos, Prince Harry, Princess Diana, Infanta Cristina, King Felipe pictured in Majorca in 1988](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102416_548_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
KingCharles, Infanta Elena, Queen Sophia, Prince Harry on the knee of King Juan Carlos, Prince Harry, Princess Diana, Infanta Cristina, King Felipe pictured in Majorca in 1988
![King Felipe's sister Infanta Elena with her ex-husband Jaime De Marichalar at Queen Letizia's wedding in 2004. The couple separated in 2009](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102416_105_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
King Felipe’s sister Infanta Elena with her ex-husband Jaime De Marichalar at Queen Letizia’s wedding in 2004. The couple separated in 2009
![She has featured on magazine covers such as Elle Spain and was this year dubbed the latest 'It girl' by society bible Tatler after making a name for herself on the European social scene](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102417_603_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
Victoria de Marichalar y Borbón (pictured), 21, has taken Instagram by storm as she documents her stylish lifestyle – including trips to Greece, Italy’s Florence, and France’s capital for Paris Fashion Week
![King Felipe VI's sister Infanta Cristina of Spain, 58, left, pictured with her husband of 25 years Iñaki Urdangarin, 55, before their separation in 2022 (pictured together in 2019 in Vitoria). The couple share four children but their marriage crumbled after he was sentenced to five years in prison for financial crimes in 2018 and faced allegations of cheating](https://allnewspresscdn.cloudspecter.com/deutsch/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1703102417_151_Queen-Letizia-stuns-in-plaid-trousers-as-she-arrives-for.jpeg)
King Felipe VI’s sister Infanta Cristina of Spain, 58, left, pictured with her husband of 25 years Iñaki Urdangarin, 55, before their separation in 2022 (pictured together in 2019 in Vitoria). The couple share four children but their marriage crumbled after he was sentenced to five years in prison for financial crimes in 2018 and faced allegations of cheating
It is not known if Felipe and Elena’s sister Infanta Cristina will be attending the celebrations today – after finding herself at the heart of one of the Spanish monarchies biggest scandals.
In 2018, the King’s former brother-in-law was jailed for financial crimes.
Businessman and retired handball player Iñaki Urdangarin, 54, was sentenced to five years in prison in 2018 for embezzlement and money laundering in excess of £4.5 million through his non-profit organisation, the Noos Institute.
Urdangarin married Infanta Cristina in 1997 and the couple share four children together, all in their late teens or early twenties: Juan, Pablo, Miguel and Irene.