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King and Queen of Spain Bid Emotional Farewell to Princess Leonor on Naval Training Ship

11/1/2025

On Saturday, the Spanish Navy's iconic Training Ship "Juan Sebastián de Elcano" set sail from the Port of Cádiz for its 17th Training Cruise, with Princess Leonor of Asturias embarking as the first midshipman.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the farewell of the Training Ship

Her parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, were present to attend the traditional farewell ceremony.

Her Royal Highness, currently undergoing military training at the Naval Military School in Marín, will spend the next five months aboard the iconic vessel, gaining first-hand experience of life at sea.

The King and Queen followed the departure of the training ship from the patrol boat “Vigía”.

It was undoubtedly an emotional day for King Felipe and Queen Letizia as they watched the "Juan Sebastián de Elcano" set sail. These poignant images capture their pride and emotion as they bid farewell to their daughter, marking a significant moment in her military journey.

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WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

PANTSUIT: HUGO by Hugo Boss Pantsuit in Petrol Blue (repeat) featuring the 'Alarias' Blazer and the 'Himia' Trousers.

TOP: Unidentified pussy-bow blouse (repeat).

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OUTERWEAR: Mango 'Batin' Wool-Blend Coat in Black (repeat).

HEADBAND: NEW! Gold leaf motif with pearls headband (unidentified).

EARRINGS: Isabel Guarch 'Vents' Earrings (repeat).

SHOES: Unidentified black leather heeled loafers (repeat).

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King & Queen of Spain host Diplomatic Corps Reception

9/1/2025

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On Thursday, King Felipe and Queen Letizia hosted the traditional annual reception for the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

King Felipe & Queen Letizia hosted the traditional annual reception for the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain at the Royal Palace of Madrid on 9 Jan 2025

The reception, held annually for the New Year, serves as an opportunity to strengthen diplomatic relations, promote international cooperation, and celebrate the diversity of the diplomatic community in Spain. The event typically attracts around 1,200 guests, and Their Majesties greet diplomats and ambassadors upon their arrival in the Throne Room of the palace.

Queen Letizia wore a new royal blue chiffon maxi skirt with a flowy silhouette, paired with a white shirt from The 2nd Skin Co.'s Spring/Summer '25 'Tabloza' Collection (a repeat piece)

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The style of the skirt resembles the pink chiffon one Her Majesty wore to the 2023 Diplomatic Corps reception, although the designer remains unknown.

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On her feet she wore her Magrit 'Clara' Pumps in Navy.

The Queen completed the look with her long diamond and sapphire earrings.

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Below is a gallery of Queen Letizia's past looks for the Diplomatic Corps reception since becoming Queen Consort in 2014. Notably, she often re-wears ensembles previously worn for the Pascua Militar parade.

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Spanish Royals Usher in 2025 with Traditional Pascua Militar Ceremony

6/1/2025

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On Monday, the King and Queen of Spain, accompanied by their eldest daughter, Princess Leonor, participated in their first public engagement of 2025.

King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor attend Pascua Militar Ceremony on 6 January 2025

They presided over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar. This event 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.

Así ha sido la celebración de la #PascuaMilitar presidida por los Reyes y la Princesa de Asturias en el Palacio Real de Madrid.

➡️https://t.co/BgwsLorGMN pic.twitter.com/kJ0RquBj8s
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) January 6, 2025

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

It is customary for royal women to wear a full-length skirt for the Pascua Militar ceremony, and today, the Queen of Spain adhered to tradition by wearing a sleek burgundy column skirt, which she first wore in 2019 for the Diplomatic Corps reception (shown below).

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On this occasion, she complemented the burgundy column skirt with a color-coordinated Falconeri cashmere sweater, creating a cohesive and elegant ensemble.

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Retailing for US$295, the crewneck sweater is crafted from pure ultrafine cashmere, and offers a feather-light feel that keeps you warm without adding bulk, and finished with ribbed trim detailing at the cuffs, hem, and neckline.

During the outdoor parade, she covered up with her black short faux-fur jacket.

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The queen carried her burgundy Magrit 'Lea' Clutch, and on her feet were a new pair of Magrit 'Clara' Pumps in Burgundy.

She elevated the ensemble with timeless pearl jewels, wearing the Ansorena diamond and pearl earrings, along with the Joyas de Pasar pearl necklace—a less common jewelry choice for her.

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