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Queen Letizia makes double debut in Vienna for Dalí – Freud exhibition

31/1/2022

The King and Queen of Spain traveled to Austria today for the inauguration of the exhibition 'Dalí – Freud, an Obsession’ at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna.

The King and Queen of Spain arrive at Vienna Schwechat Airport Austria on 31 January 2022

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Following their arrival, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia went to the Hofburg Imperial Palace where they were received by the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, H. E. Alexander Van Der Bellen and the First Lady, Doris Schmidauer.

Subsequently, King Felipe held a meeting with the Austrian President, in which delegations from both countries participated, while Queen Letizia held a meeting with the First Lady on matters of work of common interest.

Queen Letizia held a meeting with the First Lady of Austria on matters of common interest.

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Following lunch, Their Majesties, together with the President of Austria and the First Lady laid a wreath in memory of all the victims of National Socialism, and the Spanish victims in Mauthausen.

Their final stop was the Belvedere Museum where King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia inaugurated the 'Dalí – Freud, an Obsession’ exhibition alongside the President and First Lady of Austria.

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and President & First Lady of Austria inaugurate 'Dalí – Freud, an Obsession’ exhibition at Belvedere Museum in Vienna on 31 January 2022

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The exhibition displays around a hundred of Dali's objects, paintings, and works that were influenced by Sigmund Freud's writings. It also examines the 1938 meeting between the Spanish artist and the Austrian psychoanalyst.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: NEW! Carolina Herrera oversized wool & cashmere-blend felt coat in black. From Fall 2019 Ready-to-Wear Collection. She also owns this style in Pink.

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Carolina Herrera Fall 19 oversized wool & cashmere-blend felt coat in black.

DRESS: NEW! Pedro Del Hierro Houndstooth Printed Midi Dress (€229).

Pedro Del Hierro Houndstooth Printed Midi Dress

BELT: Burberry Ruffle Leather Waist Belt in Black (repeat).

Burberry Ruffle Leather Waist Belt in Black

HANDBAG: Nina Ricci Marche Chain Shoulder Bag with embossed python flap (repeat).

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Nina Ricci Marche Chain Shoulder Bag

SHOES: Magrit 'Mila' pumps in black leather (repeat).

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EARRINGS: White gold bezel set diamonds and Australian pearl earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia looks resplendent in red for Luis Carandell Awards ceremony

27/1/2022

The Queen of Spain attended the XIII edition of the "Luis Carandell" Awards for Parliamentary Journalism at the Palacio del Senado (Palace of the Senate) on Thursday.

Queen Letizia of Spain attended the XIII edition of the

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Her Majesty presented the "Luis Carandell" Journalism Awards in the categories of "Parliamentarism" to Antonio del Rey Muñoz, and "Territoriality" to Joaquín Anastasio González, Loreto Gutiérrez Prats, and Silvia Mascareño Díaz.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Carolina Herrera piped sheath dress in red (repeat).

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Previously worn:

8 Sep 2018 - Covadonga anniversary celebrations

16 Oct 2018 - World Food Day in Rome

6 Dec 2018 - 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution

HANDBAG: NEW! Magrit 'Mara' crocodile effect leather clutch bag in burgundy (custom).

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SHOES: NEW! Magrit suede pumps with crocodile-effect leather trim in burgundy (custom).

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EARRINGS: Aldao Joyeros ruby cabochon and diamond drop earrings.

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Aldao Joyeros ruby cabochon and diamond drop earrings

Queen Letizia debuts a POL Studio blouse and black leather midi skirt for AECC meeting

26/1/2022

The Queen of Spain, as Honorary President of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and its Scientific Foundation, chaired a working meeting with members of the National Council of AECC.

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During the meeting at the charity's headquarters in Madrid, Queen Letizia was given a review of AECC's activities during 2021, and an update on the planned undertakings and challenges for 2022.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

CAPE: Carolina Herrera fur collar cape in black (repeat).

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TOP: NEW! POL Studio cupro gathered shirt in blue (€140).

Queen Letizia wears blue POL Studio cupro gathered shirt with bishop sleeves

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POL Studio cupro gathered shirt in blue

SKIRT: NEW! HUGO by Hugo Boss 'Leshina' Belted A-Line Leather Midi Skirt in Black (£349).

HUGO by Hugo Boss 'Leshina' Belted A-Line Leather Midi Skirt in Black

HANDBAG: Nina Ricci 'Arc' clutch in black (repeat).

SHOES: Magrit 'Mila' pumps in black leather with platform rubber sole (repeat).

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EARRINGS: Gold twisted hoop earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia repeats flecked Felipe Varela skirt suit for Medal of Honor presentation

24/1/2022

The Queen of Spain attended the ceremony of '2021 Medal of Honor of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando' in Madrid on Monday.

Queen Letizia of Spain attended the ceremony of '2021 Medal of Honor of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando' in Madrid on 24 January 2022

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The Medal of Honor is awarded each year to a person or institution, Spanish or foreign, that has distinguished itself in an outstanding way in the study, promotion or dissemination of the Arts, in artistic creation, in the protection of the Natural and Cultural Historical Heritage, or has provided extraordinary services to The Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando.

Her Majesty presented the 2021 Medal of Honor of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando to the Hispania Nostra Association, a non-profit entity founded in 1976 for the protection, promotion and enhancement of Spanish cultural and natural heritage.

Queen Letizia of Spain attended the ceremony of '2021 Medal of Honor of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando' in Madrid on 24 January 2022

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WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

SKIRT SUIT: Felipe Verela flecked belted wool jacket with embroidered box-pleat skirt (repeat).

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Previously worn:

12 Oct 2017

21 Nov 2017

16 Apr 2018

31 Oct 2018

5 Dec 2019

16 Nov 2020

ACCESSORIES: Custom Magrit 'Hawa' clutch and coordinating pumps (repeats).

Magrit 'Hawa' clutch bag

EARRINGS: Gold twisted hoop earrings plus tiny stud in second piercing (repeats).

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Queen Letizia brings back Bimba Y Lola pantsuit for FAD events at Google Campus

20/1/2022

The Queen of Spain, in her role as Honorary President of the Foundation for Help Against Drug Addiction (FAD), chaired the meeting of its Board of Trustees, and the subsequent event (In)fórmate: Critical Thinking and Media Literacy.

Queen Letizia chaired FAD meeting of its Board of Trustees, and the subsequent event (In)fórmate: Critical Thinking and Media Literacy on 20th January 2022

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Held at the Google Campus in Madrid, the outcomes of (In)fórmate, a collaboration between Google and FAD that trained more than 32,000 adolescents against disinformation in media literacy and critical thinking were discussed.

Queen Letizia stayed on to watch the "Surf the Net" presentation, a new project that Google and FAD will develop over the next two years to promote digital citizenship among schoolchildren from 12 to 18 years old.

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WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

PANTSUIT: Bimba Y Lola double-breasted blazer with peaked lapels, and high-rise straight-cut trousers in olive green.

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TOP: Hugo Boss 'Fabrisia' Pure Wool Sweater in Black (repeat).

Hugo Boss Fabrisia Pure Wool Sweater in Black

HANGBAG: Nina Ricci Marché Chain Shoulder Bag with Python Print Flap Front in Black (repeat).

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Nina Ricci Marché Chain Shoulder Bag in Black

SHOES: Magrit 'Mila' pumps in black leather with platform rubber sole (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Magrit 'Mila' pumps in black leather with platform rubber sole

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EARRINGS: Gold twisted hoop earrings plus tiny stud in second piercing.

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Queen Letizia looks chic in monochrome for FITUR 2022

19/1/2022

The King and Queen of Spain presided over the inauguration of the 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid on Wednesday.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the inauguration of the 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid on 19 January 2022

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FITUR is an annual event for tourism professionals from around the world and is the main trade fair in Latin America. The five day event at IFEMA Recinto Ferial (fairgrounds) will bring together thousands of tourism companies from over 100 countries. This year, the Dominican Republic is the guest country of the FITUR 2022 edition.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the inauguration of the 42nd edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid on 19 January 2022

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Their Majesties were joined by The President of the Dominican Republic as they toured the halls and met with some of the exhibitors of the fair.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Mirto black & white checkered waterproof trench coat (repeat).

TOP: Hugo Boss 'Iddyana' Turtleneck Sweater in White (repeat).

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Hugo Boss 'Iddyana' Turtleneck Sweater in White

PANTS: Uterque black nappa leather leggings (repeat).

Uterque black nappa leather leggings

SHOES: NEW! Magrit 'Mila' pumps in black leather with custom platform rubber sole.

Queen Letizia wears Magrit 'Mila' leather pumps in black with custom platform rubber sole

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EARRINGS: Chanel 'Comete' diamond star stud earrings (repeat).

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Below is a look back at Queen Letizia's past ensembles for FITUR.

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2021

Queen Letizia revives vintage Valentino for Diplomatic Corps reception

17/1/2022

The King and Queen of Spain hosted the annual new year reception for the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain hosted the annual new year reception for the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain at the Royal Palace of Madrid on 17th January 2022

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Their Majesties greeted foreign diplomats and ambassadors as they arrived in the Palace's Throne Room.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet foreign diplomats and ambassadors as they arrived in the Palace's Throne Room.

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The Apostolic Nuncio to Spain, Bernardito Cleopas Auza, delivered his address which was followed by King Felipe VI's speech. You can watch the full event via YouTube:

Queen Letizia revived a vintage Valentino ensemble that belonged to her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia.

Queen Letizia wears vintage Valentino outfit

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Below is a photo of Queen Sofia wearing the outfit during a State Visit to Germany in 1977.

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The vintage number consists of a green drop-waist maxi skirt and a delicate pink floral embroidered blouse. Letizia modified the original pink corded belt for today’s diplomatic reception.

She complemented the colour scheme with her TOUS Ruby and Chrysoprase earrings.

This is not the first occasion Queen Letizia has worn a vintage garment from Queen Sofia's wardrobe. She first sported a dress from Sofia’s wardrobe in January 2018 for King Don Juan Carlos 80th Birthday celebration.

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Later that year, we saw her in a red blouson dress for the National Fashion Awards that Queen Sofia wore in 1980.

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Last year, Queen Letizia recovered a 40 year old pink floral patterned dress to welcome the Chilean President at the Palace.

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FASHION FLASHBACK
Below is a gallery of Letizia's past looks for the Diplomatic Corps reception. She has a tendency to repeat outfits, and also re-wear ensembles worn for the Pascua Militar parade.

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2015

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2021

Queen Letizia rugs up in new Hugo Boss Double-Breasted coat for FEDER meeting

12/1/2022

The Queen of Spain attended a working meeting with the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases (FEDER) at the charity's headquarters in Madrid.

The Queen of Spain attended a working meeting with the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases (FEDER) at the charity's headquarters in Madrid on 12 January 2022

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Her Majesty meets annually with FEDER at the beginning of the year to learn about the challenges and opportunities of the organisation. Today she heard about FEDER's roadmap towards 2030 and its strategy.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: NEW! HUGO by Hugo Boss Notch Lapels Double-Breasted Coat in Navy.

HUGO by Hugo Boss Notch Lapels Double-Breasted Coat in Dark Blue

PANT SUIT: Hugo Boss 'Kocani' Pinstripe Blazer and Hugo Boss 'Ariysa' Pinstripe Cropped Trousers in navy (repeats).

Queen Letizia wears Hugo Boss Kocani Pinstripe Blazer and Hugo Boss 'Ariysa' Pinstripe Cropped Trousers.

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Hugo Boss Kocani Pinstripe Blazer and Hugo Boss 'Ariysa' Pinstripe Cropped Trousers.

HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Baret' Clutch Bag in Navy Leather (repeat).

Carolina Herrera 'Baret' Clutch Bag in Navy Leather

SHOES: Magrit 'Liza' Pumps in Navy Suede (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold twisted hoops and a tiny stud earring (repeats).

Queen Letizia wears Gold twisted hoops and a tiny stud earring

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Queen Letizia debuts blue silk moiré gown for Pascua Militar parade

6/1/2022

The King & Queen of Spain undertook their first public engagement of 2022 on January 6th.

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Their Majesties presided over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar, which is deeply rooted in the Spanish military and dates back to 1782 during the reign of Carlos III. The ceremony is held annually on the day of Epiphany at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

The King & Queen of Spain presided over the 2022 Pascua Militar.

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Following the parade, King Felipe and Queen Letizia made their way to the Throne Room within the Palace to meet officials from the Government, the Ministry of Defence and the Civil Guard.

The King & Queen of Spain presided over the 2022 Pascua Militar.

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You can watch the event in full on You Tube:

As tradition dedicates, Queen Letizia wore a long dress. It is customary for royal women to wear a full length gown for the Pascua Militar ceremony.

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Below is a look back at Letizia's previous ensembles since becoming Queen consort.

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2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Today she opted for a dark blue gown featuring long sleeves, v-neckline, stand collar, a buttoned front, self-tie belt, and a full skirt. The fabric has a tonal moiré pattern throughout. The designer of the piece is currently unknown.

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During the outdoor ceremony, Queen Letizia wore her black (faux?) fur jacket.

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Pinned to her chest was the 'joyas de pasar' pearl and diamond brooch set aside by Queen Victoria Eugenia (Ena) for the excusive use of Spanish queens. Queen Ena described it as "a brooch with a large pale gray pearl surrounded by diamonds and from which hangs a pear-shaped pearl". During the ceremony, the brooch fell and King Felipe picked it up for her.

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Letizia pinned the the brooch back on her dress once she was inside the Palace.

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Queen Letizia accessorized with her Bulgari blue topaz and diamond hoops, and for the first time we see a second piercing on Queen Letizia's earlobe featuring a tiny stud earrings.

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There are no clear photos of the shoes, but they appear to be platform pumps in either navy or black suede.