Queen Letizia of Spain puts on a sombre display in a black coat dress as she joins King Felipe at remembrance concert for victims of 2004 Madrid train bombings The Spanish royal couple were in their country's capital for the concert READ MORE: Queen Letizia of Spain puts on an edgy display in a leather jacket and smart trousers as she joins King Felipe at contemporary art fair in Madrid By MONIQUE RUBINS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 22:58 GMT, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 23:16 GMT, 6 March 2025 Queen Letizia of Spain cut a solemn figure in all black as she paid respects to those who lost their lives in the 2004 Madrid train bombings at a remembrance concert this evening alongside King Felipe VI. The royal couple attended the 23rd edition of the Victims of Terrorism: In Memoriam tribute concert, marking the 21st anniversary of the train bombings. During the morning rush hour of March 11, 2004, ten bombs exploded nearly simultaneously on Madrid's commuter trains, killing 191 people and injuring almost 2,000 in the Al Qaeda-linked attack. The remembrance event has been held annually since 2004, and senior members of the Spanish royal family usually chair the concert. For this evening's event, Letizia, 52, wore an all-black ensemble, including a double-breasted blazer and coat dress, for the sombre occasion. With a black camisole underneath, her long-sleeved frock fell to her ankles and was paired with her black and gold kitten heels and a leather clutch bag. The mother-of-two wore her long, brown hair in a classic blow-dry and kept her make-up low-key for the commemorative event. King Felipe, meanwhile, looked smart in a double-breasted navy blazer and matching suit trousers. Queen Letizia of Spain paid respects to those who lost their lives in the 2004 Madrid train bombings at a remembrance concert this evening The royal couple posed for official photographs and also spoke to members of the public. Letizia has kept busy in recent times, and yesterday, she joined King Felipe at the ARCO Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid. She teamed a striking red leather jacket with a black jumper and matching smart trousers at the event. Walking alongside her husband, art-lover Letizia admired the works on display at the annual event. Complementing her ruby leather jacket, the Spanish queen opted for reddish eye shadow and lipstick to accentuate her stunning facial features. She added a touch of glitz to her ensemble with a pair of golden hoop earrings, while keeping her straight hair loose in soft waves. Finishing off her outfit, she opted for a scarlet handbag to match her statement jacket and a pair of kitten heels. The event was hosted by ARCO Madrid, an international contemporary art fair in Spain that has been running since 1982. She was joined by King Felipe VI (pictured) at the memorial concert, which marked the 21st anniversary of the Madrid train bombings on March 11, 2004 Pictured: Queen Letizia during the 23rd edition of the Tribute Concert Victims of Terrorism: In Memoriam Letizia, a former news anchor, wore a double-breasted black coat dress with prominent gold buttons Letizia was seen chatting with other attendees at the memorial concert in Madrid on Thursday evening The Spanish royal couple posed for formal photographs at the memorial concert with other attendees Letizia wore her glossy brunette tresses out in a classic blow dry style, adding to her polished look The beginning of 2025 has been busy for Letizia and last week she put on a striking display in a red ensemble at an Alcala University event in Madrid. She attended alongside her husband, King Felipe, who awarded honorary prizes at the occasion in Alcala de Henare. Letizia added to her chic ensemble with a flowing black poncho, protecting herself from Spain's cool temperatures. Despite the dark addition to her outfit, she kept the red theme going with a crimson croc leather clutch bag, sparkling ruby earrings, and a pair of heeled red pumps. The former journalist opted for a glamorous makeup look for the prestigious event, complete with bronze eyeshadow. Meanwhile, Felipe dressed in traditional attire linked to the university, including a red cape. Spain's reigning couple also posed for photographs outside the university with board members. Queen Letizia of SpainSpain Share or comment on this article: Queen Letizia of Spain puts on a sombre display in a black coat dress as she joins King Felipe at remembrance concert for victims of 2004 Madrid train bombings Add comment