PANTS: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Henesa' Pinstripe Trousers in Grey (US$249).
BELT: Hugo Boss 'Amie' Belt (repeat).
SHOES: Massimo Dutti Heeled Loafers in Black (repeat).
EARRINGS: Unidentified pearl drop earrings (repeat).
On Thursday, Queen Letizia held multiple audiences at Zarzuela Palace.
She began by meeting with representatives of the "Weaving Networks. Wool. A Disappearing Heritage" project, which seeks to leverage the Madrid Design Festival to raise awareness about the challenges facing Spain’s wool industry.
Next, she engaged with members of the Brain Advisory Council, who introduced the Spanish Brain Plan, focused on safeguarding brain health through research, prevention, care, and monitoring to combat related diseases.
Finally, Queen Letizia met with representatives from the ANAR Foundation to learn more about their efforts to protect and promote the rights of vulnerable children and adolescents.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
PANTS: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Henesa' Pinstripe Trousers in Grey (US$249). BELT: Hugo Boss 'Amie' Belt (repeat). SHOES: Massimo Dutti Heeled Loafers in Black (repeat). EARRINGS: Unidentified pearl drop earrings (repeat).
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On Tuesday, King Felipe and Queen Letizia commemorated International Romani Day with a special event held at Spain’s Congress of Deputies in Madrid. The ceremony also marked 600 years since the Romani people's arrival in the Iberian Peninsula—a milestone year for one of Spain’s most vibrant communities.
Their Majesties were welcomed by top government officials and Romani representatives. The event featured powerful speeches, cultural performances—including a moving rendition of the Romani anthem Gelem, Gelem—and symbolic gestures, such as the presentation of the Romani flag and a reproduction of a 15th-century safe-conduct document marking the community's historical entry into Spain.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
DRESS: Massimo Dutti Floral Print Midi Dress in Black (repeat). EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Luzia' Stars Earrings (repeat).
On Wednesday, Queen Letizia visited the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada for the presentation of the Chair in Clinical Psycho-Neuro-Immunology.
This interdisciplinary field examines the interactions among the body's neurological, psychological, endocrine, sociological, and immunological systems.
During her visit, Queen Letizia toured various facilities, including the magnetic resonance imaging room, the transcranial magnetic stimulation room, and the child neurodevelopment study area. She engaged with researchers and observed ongoing studies, highlighting her commitment to advancing scientific research and healthcare.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
TOP: NEW! Unidentified red crewneck knit sweater. SKIRT: NEW! Adolfo Dominguez Pleated Midi Skirt in Ecru. SHOES: NEW! Magrit 'Carlota' Pumps in Beige (€290) EARRINGS: NEW! Dime 'Frenchy' Multicolor Long Earrings.
On her last day in Cabo Verde, Queen Letizia started early with a working breakfast at the Presidential Palace alongside First Lady Débora Katisa Carvalho. They discussed childhood issues—special needs, speech disabilities, deafness, and autism—as well as women’s challenges, including cancer, addiction, and menstrual health.
Next, she visited the "Fazenda Esperança" Therapeutic Community in Trindade along with the First Lady and Father Ronaldo. There, she met young trainees working to prevent teen drug addiction.
In Assomada, Queen Letizia explored the Santa Catarina Employment and Vocational Training Center, welcomed by local leaders and gender equality advocates. She toured a classroom where around 30 women from various municipalities trained in domestic work, part of a program offering sewing, IT, and housework skills to survivors of gender-based violence and vulnerable women. The center also provides psychosocial support and reproductive health care to foster independent, violence-free lives.
Her final stop was the Amaranta Foundation, where she learned about the "Kredita na bo" project from its directors and educators. She visited its computer workshop, vegetable garden, and shelter, meeting beneficiaries and touring a cooking workshop led by chef Francisco Semedo.
With that, Queen Letizia concluded her trip, shining a light on initiatives empowering women and youth across Cabo Verde.
Queen Letizia wore the white Spanish Cooperation shirt and red vest, paired with beige pants and her Vivobarefoot Tracker FG Boots.
On Wednesday, Queen Letizia began the third day of her Cabo Verde cooperation trip with a visit to Regina Silva Secondary School, exploring efforts to educate teens and young adults about preventing gender-based violence.
Next, Queen Letizia stopped by the Mindelo Fish Market and Fishmongers Association, spotlighting how women are gaining job opportunities through fish processing and sales.
In the Chã de Cricket neighborhood, Queen Letizia highlighted the harvesting and handling of local agricultural products, a process that boosts community organization and production while safeguarding livelihoods. This integrated approach also promotes healthy eating by bringing more nutrition into school meals, as seen at Segunda Companhia School.
Queen Letizia then toured the Ocean Science Centre and its Oceanographic Center laboratory, diving into the details of ongoing blue economy projects.
Queen Letizia wore the white Spanish Cooperation shirt and red vest, paired with her Stradivarius trousers and Vivobarefoot Tracker FG Boots.
On Tuesday, Queen Letizia kicked off her cooperation trip in Cabo Verde, marking her second day in the country with a busy morning at the Spanish Embassy, meeting with Spanish cooperation officials and touring the facilities.
Her Majesty then travelled to Pedra Badejo to visit the "Women's Empowerment and Economic Autonomy" project where she engaged with women learning dressmaking and entrepreneurship skills.
Next, Queen Letizia stopped at the "Manuela Irgher House" shelter, welcomed by Cape Verde’s First Lady, Débora Katisa Carvalho. She learned about efforts to support women and girls escaping gender-based violence, touring the facility with local officials. The nearby "Casa Familia" shelter, recently opened in Santa Cruz, enhances care and protection services for survivors across several islands, a project launched in 2022.
In the afternoon, Her Majesty visited Porto Mosquito to explore a UN-partnered pilot program aimed at localizing the Sustainable Development Goals. With officials like the UN Resident Coordinator and local leaders, she reviewed efforts to tackle inequality through community development. The visit included a glimpse of artisanal fishing life and a farewell performance by local "batucadeiras" musicians, highlighting the area’s culture and challenges.
The day ended back at the Spanish Embassy with a final meeting alongside Spanish cooperation representatives, capping off a day focused on empowerment, resilience, and sustainable progress in Cape Verde.
Queen Letizia wore the Spanish Cooperation shirt and vest, paired with khaki-olive pants and her trusty Vivobarefoot Tracker FG Boots. Toting the same crossbody saddle bag she arrived with the previous day, she added her Carolina Herrera cat-eye sunglasses.
Here's a closer look at the handbag which still remains unidentified.
On Monday, Queen Letizia arrived in Cabo Verde for a four-day cooperation trip focused on gender equality, comprehensive development, and the blue economy, as part of the Spanish Cooperation initiatives.
Upon landing at Nelson Mandela International Airport on Santiago Island, she was welcomed by Spanish Ambassador Ana Paredes, Cape Verde’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Miryam Vieira, Cape Verde’s Ambassador to Spain Eduardo Jorge Silva, and Director General of State Protocol José María Tavares.
This marks Queen Letizia’s first official visit to Cabo Verde and her third cooperation trip to sub-Saharan Africa, following visits to Senegal in 2017 and Mozambique in 2019.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
PANTS: NEW! Mango 'Maneli' Linen Trousers in Beige (US$89.99). SHOES: Vivobarefoot Tracker FG Boots (repeat). EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Skyline' Crawler Earrings (repeat). HANDBAG: Unidentified cognac leather crossbody bag with buckled flap front.
Queen Letizia held meeting ahead of her cooperation trip to the Republic of Cabo Verde beginning on Monday, where she will learn about the work of the Cooperación Española (Spanish Cooperation) in the areas of gender equality, comprehensive development, and the blue economy.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
OUTERWEAR: APRAMP Tweed Jacket in Red Multi (repeat). SHOES: Hugo Boss 'Kris' Loafers in Black (repeat). EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Shewel' Triple Hoops (repeat).
On Wednesday, Queen Letizia, serving as the Honorary President of UNICEF Spain, convened a productive working session with the Board of Trustees and youth representatives from the UNICEF Spain Advisory Council for Children and Adolescents.
The meeting included nine council members, boys and girls aged 12 to 17, who engaged in discussions on critical issues such as mental health, the migration crisis, climate change, and the broader challenges impacting children and adolescents both in Spain and globally.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
PANT SUIT: Hugo Boss 'Kocani' Pinstripe Blazer (repeat) with the Hugo Boss 'Ariysa' Pinstripe Cropped Trousers (repeat).
TOP: NEW! Massimo Dutti Shirt with Bow Detail in Sky Blue (€49.95). EARRINGS: Boira 'Pluja' Glass Drop Earrings (repeat).
On Tuesday, Queen Letizia held a series of audiences at Zarzuela Palace.
She first met with representatives of the Women's Foundation and recipients of the Soledad Cazorla Scholarship Fund, which supports children whose mothers were tragically killed by their partners.
Afterward, she met with representatives of the Federation of Associations of Deafblind People of Spain to gain insight into their challenges and the current state of support for the community.
Queen Letizia also met with representatives of the Association of Victims of Terrorism, who presented her with the 13th "Truth, Memory, Dignity, and Justice" Award in recognition of her unwavering support for victims.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
DRESS: Indi & Cold Maxi Knitted Dress in Marsala (repeat). BOOTS: Magrit low block-heel thigh boots in black leather (repeat). BELT: Hugo Boss wide belt with long rectangle covered buckle in black leather (repeat). EARRINGS: Sure Jewels 'Nanuk' Long Golden Earrings (repeat). |
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