text: Spain's Queen Letizia was back to the day job today, following two consecutive evenings at glamorous awards shows. Joined by handsome husband King Felipe, 47, the elegant royal was all smiles as she welcomed award-winning writer  Juan Goytisolo to the Casa Real for a lunch in his honour. Today's lunch is the second literary event in less than 24 hours for the Spanish queen, who last night found herself on the receiving end of an unexpected kiss courtesy of another prize-winning author. Scroll down for video . Warm welcome: King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcome Juan Goytisolo to the Casa Real in Madrid . Joking around: The royal couple were all smiles as they emerged from the private rooms to greet their guests . Sharp cut: The Spanish royal accentuated her new bob with a pair of Links of London earrings . Although surprised,  Letizia, who was wearing a £49.99 Mango jumpsuit that showed off her slender frame, swiftly recovered her poise and went on to join Pedro Manas for a set of group photos. The moment came during an awards ceremony for children's authors in Madrid, where the 42-year-old made a speech before presenting Mr Manas' award. After accepting his prestigious Barco de Vapor award from the royal, Mr Manas leaned over and planted a big kiss on Letizia's cheek. Letizia was making her second appearance at an awards show in just two days, having spent Monday night handing out prizes at the Woman Awards. Gallant: One gentlemanly guest planted a gallant kiss on the back of Queen Letizia's hand . Well done: The 42-year-old presents author Pedro Manas with his prize during the ceremony . Pucker up! A delighted Mr Manas then planted a big kiss on Queen Letizia's cheek . Speech! As with Monday night's awards show, the royal was called upon to make a speech . And she's off: Queen Letizia makes her exit after the presentation ceremony and speech . On that occasion, the recipient was a crimson-clad Salma Hayek, 48, who received the award for her extensive charitable work and championing of women's rights. Although last night's occasion was lacking in Hollywood stars, a glamorous Letizia more than made up for it in her stunning High Street jumpsuit, cinched in at the waist with a wide gold belt. The ensemble, which showed off her slender frame, was completed with a pair of matching gold sandals and a huge pair of gold chandelier earrings. She also showed off her sharp new bob haircut, which made its public début during Monday night's Woman Awards. Busy schedule: Spain's Queen Letizia was attending her second awards show in two days last night . Glamorous: Letizia showed off her slender shape in a midnight blue jumpsuit cinched in with a gold belt . Good look: The Spanish royal also showed off her striking new bob haircut . Chic: All of Letizia's accessories were gold, including her belt, shoes and chandelier earrings . The royal, who spent much of last week in Copenhagen where she took part in Queen Margrethe II's birthday celebrations, has long been known for her charity work and last night's Youth and Children's Literature Awards was no exception. Along with children's and cultural causes, Letizia's work also focuses on health and malnutrition and she was among the speakers at a UN World Food Programme conference in Rome last autumn. Letizia, who has also championed the Spanish Red Cross, has devoted much time to helping to highlight the plight of people suffering from rare illnesses. To that end, the former journalist last week delivered a speech at the CosmoCaixa Science Museum during the opening day of the Second Congress of Uncommon Diseases. Recently returned: Queen Letizia spent last week in Copenhagen with her husband, King Felipe . Glitzy: Monday night was spent at another awards ceremony, this time the Woman Awards . Sequinned: On that occasion, Letizia opted for a gorgeous sequinned cocktail dress . Hollywood heavy hitter: She presented Mexican actress Salma Hayek, 48, with her award .
target: Letizia attended a lunch reception with King Felipe today .
  Yesterday, author Pedro Manas planted a kiss on her cheek .
  Moment came during a literary awards ceremony in Madrid .
  42-year-old Spanish royal had just presented him with a prize .
  Royal looked glamorous in a £49.99 blue jumpsuit by Mango .