Queen Letizia of Spain displays her VERY toned arms in a turquoise dress at award ceremony

Queen Letizia of Spain showed off her incredibly toned arms last night as she stepped out at an awards ceremony in Madrid.

The 51-year-old was elegant as she arrived for the Retina Eco’ award at the Royal Tapestry Factory Foundation in Madrid.

For the occasion, the mother of two opted for a stunning turquoise sleeveless dress that showed off her toned physique perfectly.

The monarch is known to follow a strict diet and exercise routine, which includes cardio training and specialized Iyengar yoga.

All this is on top of royal duties with husband King Felipe VI, 55, and caring for daughters Princess Leonor, 17, and Princess Sofia, 15.

The 51-year-old was elegant as she presented the Retina Eco’ Award at the Royal Tapestry Factory Foundation in Madrid

The mother-of-two opted for a stunning turquoise sleeveless dress from Zara for the occasion, which showed off her toned physique perfectly, with Aquazzura heels to complete the look.

Last night she appeared in good spirits as she presented the awards to the recipients and posed for photos with the staff.

Looking typically stylish, she opted for a glamorous make-up look, with long lashes and a glossy lipstick.

Meanwhile, she brushed her dark locks off her shoulder and wore a pair of emerald earrings for the occasion.

The monarch is known for her love for fitness and is believed to have a strict gym routine.

Letizia is known to wake up at 7am to start the day with her special form of yoga, which focuses on precision and alignment and involves holding poses longer than average to help build up. strength and tone of the muscles.

This form of yoga is not only considered beneficial for people looking to lose weight, but also offers a range of benefits for the nervous system, immune system and sleep quality.

It has also been reported that the Queen enjoys cardio training and regularly goes running or walking through the gardens of Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace.

A former palace employee told the story The Express: ‘She is extra disciplined in her exercise routines. She is an early riser and gets up around 7am.

“(She) usually takes advantage of that first hour to run around the Zarzuela Gardens. The Queen also has a personal trainer who comes to the palace every morning.

Last night she appeared in good spirits as she presented the awards to the recipients and posed for photos with the staff

She swept her dark locks back from her shoulder and wore a pair of emerald earrings for the occasion

Looking typically stylish, she opted for a glamorous make-up look, with long lashes and a glossy lipstick

‘She works out in the family’s private gym and does strength exercises, some cardio and boxing.’

For her diet, the queen would combine the best Mediterranean foods with elements of the Perricone diet.

When the Queen was appointed Special Ambassador for Nutrition by the UN in 2015, she said she would use her role to promote the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, calling it “the best example of healthy and sustainable eating”.

The Perricone Diet, named after Dr. Nicholas Perricone, focuses on anti-inflammatory foods said to promote inner health and wellness, including salmon, lean proteins, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy oils.

It is believed to be one of the healthiest in the world, aimed at long-term wellness and also boasts anti-aging properties and multiple skin benefits.

In addition, Letizia avoids sugar and never eats ready-made meals, frozen foods or pizza.

When it comes to drinks, the Queen avoids coffee, fizzy drinks and alcohol at all costs – which can be quite tricky when toasting royal engagements.