15 Times Queen Letizia Showed She's Not a Regular Royal, She's a Cool Royal

If there's a royal who continues to impress us with her outfit choices, it's Queen Letizia of Spain. The gorgeous ruler rarely misses an opportunity to turn heads while tending to her duties in Madrid and abroad. While she's known for her classic taste, she did dare to wear some edgier pieces this year that we don't normally see her fellow royals rock. And in true Letizia fashion, she was photographed in many of them more than once.

From leather culottes to statement jackets, keep reading to discover 15 times Queen Letizia stopped us in our style tracks in 2016.

A Peplum Leather Blouse
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A Peplum Leather Blouse

Paired with: matching trousers and pumps for an overall monochrome look

Chic Track Pants
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Chic Track Pants

Paired with: a tucked-in silky blouse and heels

Statement Red Shoes
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Statement Red Shoes

Paired with: a houndstooth-patterned blouse and white high-waisted slacks

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Paired with: a black and white Hugo Boss jumpsuit and a clutch with a hint of red

Above-the-Knee Dresses
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Above-the-Knee Dresses

Paired with: camel-colored accessories to soften the colorful geometric pattern

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Paired with: white pumps to match the pale pink hue of the dress

A Cape Jacket
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A Cape Jacket

Paired with: a white untucked blouse, gray trousers, and black pumps

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Paired with: a repeat red houndstooth blouse, black slacks, and pumps

Body-Con Dresses
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Body-Con Dresses

Paired with: matching red shoes and lipstick

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Paired with: pale purple pumps to complement the pleated fuchsia color of the dress

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Paired with: an embellished black and silver belt and pumps

Leather Culottes
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Leather Culottes

Paired with: a statement jacket and lace-up heels

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Paired with: a white blouse, a pink blazer and matching clutch, and lace-up heels