Queen Letizia attends Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon 2019

Another royal repeat for Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon

24/4/2019

The King and Queen of Spain hosted a post-ceremony lunch of the 'Miguel de Cervantes' award on Wednesday.

April 2019 King and Queen of Spain host a post-ceremony lunch of the Miguel de Cervantes award 2018

Held at the Royal Palace of Madrid, the annual luncheon usually takes place on the eve of the award ceremony, but this year it coincided with Easter Sunday so it had to be pushed back. The lunch brings together authorities, academics, editors, critics, teachers, booksellers and writers to honor the award recipient.

King and Queen of Spain host a post-ceremony lunch of the Miguel de Cervantes award 2019

Queen Letizia looked pretty in her custom Carolina Herrera peacock floral print dress.

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The print features in the designer's Pre-Fall 2019 collection.

Carolina Herrera peacock floral print dresses

You may recall Her Majesty debuted the frock in March at the London opening of the Sorolla exhibition.

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Today, Queen Letizia teamed it with her navy Magrit 'Liz' suede clutch and Nina Ricci suede pumps.

Original stock image has been edited to show it in a blue colourway

We saw the return of the gold Tous linear dangle earrings which Letizia has worn on a number of occasions since she premiered them in October 2015.

Queen Letizia wears gold Tous linear dangle earrings

The only new addition to the look today was a gold open oval shaped ring on Letizia's ring finger.

Queen Letizia wears gold open oval shaped ring

ID UPDATE (16 May 2019): The ring is a handmade piece by budget-jeweler Karen Hallam based in Madrid. It retails for €89 and is made from sterling silver (shown below). Letizia wears the gold-plated version.

Karen Hallam signature ring as seen on Queen Letizia

Today's sartorial decision to opt for a repeat is consistent with previous years. Here's a look back at Letizia's past looks for this annual luncheon since she become Queen consort.

Queen Letizia at 2015 Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon

2015 - Felipe Varela

Queen Letizia at 2016 Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon

2016 - Carolina Herrera

Queen Letizia at 2017 Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon

2017 - Felipe Varela

Queen Letizia at 2018 Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon

2018 - Felipe Varela

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6 Comments

Jennifer

26/4/2019 04:54:38 pm

Before this engagement I had a quick look through previous outfits, this Carolina Herrera was top of my list of pieces likely to be repeated for this event. The Queen looks beautiful, I'm so pleased that this dress has been re-worn. The look was let down last time by the messy pony tail at the Sorolla exhibition, so I'm delighted to see her hair styled so nicely - the whole look is perfect. I'm pleased it's been accessorised with different earrings, this particular pair are quite reflective, I hope they caught the colours of the dress and surroundings throughout the day. The suede clutch looks smaller and more compact than the pleated satin one (worn last time) which I thought was too big and voluminous, I found it distracting. It's a thoughtful touch that the king's tie compliments the rouge/orange in the dress. Although the navy accessories are very sophisticated, it would have been interesting to have seen the dress styled with dark teal shoes and a clutch to match the base colour of the fabric. I've very much enjoyed the last two looks but I'm excited to see a new Felipe Varela day piece for a special occasion.

Wendy

26/4/2019 05:29:27 pm

I think this frock must be better in person, the colours are pretty and the the fabric good quality, in the videos the moving is as a 40s dress, however the complete view is a bit too much....
I would have worn green shoes and clutch.

Bertie

26/4/2019 06:31:33 pm

Sooo happy to see this wonderful Herrera again! I love that exotic print to bits with its rich green and blue jewel tones and the fiery touches of peach to add zest. The luxuriance of colour on a classic design works well in a palace context.

Ava Pittman

27/4/2019 04:27:44 am

What a stunning outfit. The Queen looks beautiful. Her navy accessories look fantastic. Love the earrings and I too, preferred her hair this time around,. A look at previous years was very interesting. The red ensemble was a standout for me, really gorgeous. You possibly may not always like what the Queen wears but she is always perfectly groomed and styled.

Geneviève

27/4/2019 09:20:27 am

Still a fan. I like the drama of this pattern and think she wears it, rather than the dress wearing her. I like how the dress is modest but figure-flattering. I know opinions are mixed; for me this dress is fresh and modern.

Karen

28/4/2019 12:02:30 am

Nope. I don't like this dress.

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Another royal repeat for Miguel de Cervantes award luncheon

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