Queen Letizia helps raise funds for the Red Cross in their trademark colours

Queen Letizia attended the Spanish Red Cross fundraising day (Dia de la Banderita).  The fundraising event has been celebrated annually for over a century and customarily includes the participation of the Spanish royal family. ​

Showing her playful side, Queen Letizia left the fundraising table and took to the pavement to rustle up donations from journalists and photographers covering the event.

Queen Letizia threw her full support behind the Red Cross today, and looked vibrant in a red and white ensemble - reflecting the trademark colours of the global charity.

She debuted a pair of Uterque button culottes (£90.00) in a brilliant shade of red. They are cut with a wide, cropped leg defined by a pleated and creased front.  The tab waist features four goldtone buttons. The pants herald from the brand's Spring 2016 collection (sold out).

She teamed the culottes with her natural white Hugo Boss 'Banora' blouse.

Letizia coordinated the look with her red and navy flap clutch. The unidentified bag made it's debut in June this year at the 10th anniversary luncheon for the Spanish newspaper, El Economista. I suspect it's by Carolina Herrera. It looks like the reverse of the CH clutch shown below.  We have never got a good look at the front of the clutch to be able to confirm.​

On her feet were a new pair of red patent pumps, also by Uterque (€79.95) - sold out.

The shoes are characterized by a flared block heel and squared-off toe.

Yet again, Queen Letizia showed off a new pair of costume earrings. They are from Spanish brand Bimba y Lola. She wore the retailer's Double Hook Earrings in antique gold (Was £59 - Now £47).

We will again see Her Majesty tomorrow when she attends a meeting of the International Board of the Friends Foundation of the Prado Museum.