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Queen Letizia premiers elegant evergreen trouser suit for FPdGi 'Social' winner announcement

28/2/2020

The Queen of Spain attended the proclamation of the winner of the Princess of Girona Foundation (FPdGi) Awards 2020, in the 'Social' category at Centro Sociocultural Ágora, A Coruña.

Her Majesty conversed with students participating in an innovation workshop Solo en casa: ideas para prevenir la soledad de las personas mayores (Home alone: ideas to prevent loneliness in the elderly).

The FPdGi awards young people for their leadership and effort, who have achieved accomplishments in the creation and promotion of social projects with new ideas and realised achievements within the structure of social entities and companies.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

BLAZER: NEW! Carolina Herrera evergreen wool-blend longline suit jacket (US$2,590). The jacket is currently reduced down to $449 on Gilt.com.

Carolina Herrera evergreen longline suit jacket

PANTS: NEW! Carolina Herrera evergreen wool-blend trousers (US$1,290). The pants are currently reduced down to $399 on Gilt.com.

TOP: Mango olive green short sleeve silk top (repeat).

SHOES: Magrit 'Lissette' pump in custom teal leather with suede trim (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses Double Dagger Earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia premiers Maje floral printed dress for the opening of ARCOmadrid 2020

27/2/2020

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The King and Queen of Spain attended the opening of the 39th edition of ARCOmadrid 2020, at IFEMA-Feria de Madrid on Thusday.

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ARCOmadrid is the International Contemporary Art Fair of Madrid. It is one of the prominent contemporary art fairs on the international circuit, held in the Spanish capital annually.

This year ARCOmadrid brings together a total of 209 galleries from 30 countries, Latin America is one of the main international participants, with a special presence from Brazil and Argentina, positioning ARCOmadrid as a cultural bridge between Europe and Latin America.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Maje Ravie floral-print satin midi dress (US$415). Reduced to $207.50 at Bloomingdales.

Queen Letizia wears Maje Ravie floral-print satin midi dress

SHOES: Manolo Blahnik snakeskin pumps with custom rubber platform sole (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses Double Dagger Earrings (repeat).

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FASHION FLASHBACK

It is somewhat expected that Queen Letizia will premier an outfit for this annual art exhibition. Below is a look back at her previous ARCO ensembles since becoming Queen consort. Do you have a favourite?

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2019

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Queen Letizia debuts Indi & Cold floral print blouse for a day of audiences

25/2/2020

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The King and Queen of Spain received two audiences at the Palace of Zarzuela on Tuesday.

The King and Queen of Spain received two audiences at the Palace of Zarzuela on 25 February 2020

Their Majesties first received the Board of Directors of Atresmedia, on the date of the media company's 30th anniversary.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia later meet with representatives of Aldeas Infantiles SOS de España (SOS Children's Villages of Spain). Their objective is to help vulnerable children and young people, encouraging their development and autonomy, by welcoming them into family environments and strengthening their family, social and community networks.

The Spanish queen softened her business look with a flowy patterned top.

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She debuted the Indi & Cold floral print blouse with three-quarter sleeves and ruffled yoke. I believe this is the first occasion Letizia has worn a piece by Indi & Cold, a clothing label deeply rooted in the historic Spanish coastal town of San Sebastian.

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Letizia offset the colourful blouse with solid navy cropped trousers which she first wore during a visit to Mexico in 2017.

She coordinated the trousers with her navy Magrit 'Liza' suede pumps.

Letizia finished the look with her Coolook 'Hiedra' earrings.

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SHOP LETIZIA'S LOOK FOR LESS ...

Zulily US$19.95

LOFT US$29.95

Lord & Taylor US$45

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Queen Letizia repeats floral print Hugo Boss shirt dress for a day of Audiences

21/2/2020

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The Queen of Spain received two audiences at the Palace of Zarzuela on Friday.

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Her Majesty first welcomed a representation of the association Visual TEAF, a nonprofit association formed by families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (TEAF). The association fights for the rights of those affected and aims to improve the quality of life of families with children and young people affected by the disorder.

Queen Letizia later received a representation from the Federación de Asociaciones de Celíacos de España FACE (Federation of Celiac Associations of Spain).

Queen Letizia receives in audience Federación de Asociaciones de Celíacos de España FACE (Federation of Celiac Associations of Spain)

The objective of FACE is to coordinate the efforts of its 17 member associations to defend the rights and improve the quality of life of people with celiac disease. Work is carried out through direct support, campaigns to spread information and raise awareness, research, and food security.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: HUGO by Hugo Boss 'Kalocca' floral print shirt dress (repeat). First worn in November of 2019.

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SHOES: Magrit custom rust red leather & suede pumps (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Magrit custom rust red leather & suede pumps

EARRINGS: Tous 'New Romance' earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia brings back BOSS check suit for UNICEF meeting

19/2/2020

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The Queen of Spain held a working meeting with the UNICEF Spanish Committee at their headquarters in Madrid. Her Majesty was welcomed by the President, and the Executive Director of the Committee.

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Queen Letizia arrived sporting her black Carolina Herrera cape-inspired coat. This is the first time we are seeing the coat for an official engagement, however Letizia was first spotted wearing the piece in March 2017 when Hola! published candid photos of the Spanish queen walking with her stylist Eva Fernández.

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The oversized coat has a single-breasted front with round button closure. The coat is fashioned with external pockets, wing sleeves and slits down the sides.

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Below is a look at the back of the coat.

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She also rugged up with a black scarf.

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Beneath the coat, she was all business in her Hugo Boss glen check trouser suit which she debuted at last month's Spanish Red Cross meeting.

Queen Letizia wears Hugo Boss glen check pant suit for UNICEF Spanish Committee meeting

She softened the menswear-inspired separates with her vanilla BOSS 'Banora' silk blouse. The top is currently available at Hugo Boss USA, Hugo Boss UK, and Nordstrom.

Queen Letizia wears Hugo BOSS Banora silk blouse

Letizia complemented the professional look with her trusty Hugo Boss 'Fanila' clutch and black Magrit pointy-toe pumps.

Queen Letizia wears black Magrit pointy-toe pumps

She finished the outfit with her favourite gold bamboo design huggie hoop earrings.

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STEAL LETIZIA'S LOOK FOR LESS ...

Mango US$59.99

Mango US$29.99

H&M US$29.99

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Queen Letizia debuts chic COS dress for National Research Awards

17/2/2020

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The King and Queen of Spain presented the National Research Awards 2020 at the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid on Monday.

The Awards were created in 1982 and are granted by the Secretary of State for Universities, Research, Development and Innovation. They represent the most prestigious recognition of Spain in the area of scientific research.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presented the National Research Awards 2020 at the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid

Researchers of Spanish nationality who achieve outstanding work in scientific fields of global relevance, and who contribute to the advancement of science and the progress of humanity are merited.

Queen Letizia donned a dark blue draped-neck ribbed wool dress by COS - a brand we have not seen her wear before. COS is a British-Swedish fashion label with a modern, functional, considered design. The brand creates understated pieces that are made to last beyond the season.

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The COS Draped-neck Ribbed Wool Dress (US$175) is a long style shaped with a draped asymmetric neck. The dress is made from fine-knit wool with a ribbed pattern that travels in contrasting directions.

Letizia defined the waist with her black Burberry ruffled leather waist belt, shown below in a taupe colourway.

lack Burberry ruffled leather waist belt as seen on Queen Letizia

She brought back her black Steve Madden 'Dominique' over-the-knee suede boots.

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Steve Madden Women's Dominique Boot Dress

Letizia finished the elegant look with her Bvlgari diamond and aquamarine white gold hoop earrings.

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Queen Letizia debuts two new looks for a busy day of events in Huelva and Cádiz

14/2/2020

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The King and Queen of Spain visited Huelva and Cádiz for a day of events.

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Their Majesties presided over the Scientific Congress closing the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Doñana National Park at Teatro Salvador Távora, Almonte, Huelva.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the Scientific Congress closing the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Doñana National Park at Teatro Salvador Távora, Almonte, Huelva

The 50th anniversary commemorates the natural and cultural heritage that the Doñana National Park brings to the Andalusian and national network of protected areas.

Following this, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the Virgen del Rocío located in the Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption) in Almonte. The occasion falls on the Mariano del Rocío Jubilee Year.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE - OUTFIT 1

DRESS: NEW! Emporio Armani Crepon long dress with polka dot jacquard motif (US$575).

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SHOES: Carolina Herrera black sling-back pumps (repeat).

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

Later in the day, Their Majesties toured the Doñana National Park, an area of ecosystems that houses a rare biodiversity in Europe.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia tour the Doñana National Park

The marsh is a place of passage, breeding, and wintering for thousands of European and African birds. Seriously endangered species such as the Iberian imperial eagle and Liberian lynx reside there.

The King and Queen closed their day in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz. Received by the mayor Víctor Mora they unveiled a plaque commemorating the V Centenary of the First Circumnavigation of the World led by Magellan and concluded by Elcano.

They went on to a Visitor Center, Fábrica de Hielo where they saw a replica of the Victoria - the first ship to circumnavigate the globe. In 1519 five ships carrying 239 men left Seville, three years later 18 men returned on the Victoria, the only ship on the expedition that returned.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at Visitor Center Fábrica de Hielo where they saw a replica of the Victoria ship

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE - OUTFIT 2

JACKET: NEW! Hugo Boss khaki stretch cotton military-style jacket.

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TOP: Mango 'Suiza' off-white silk shirt (repeat).

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Mango 'SUIZA' cream silk shirt as sen on Queen Letizia

JEANS: NEW! Mango relaxed-fit jeans in white with contrast stitch. With thanks to eagle-eyed Nuria for noticing the M.N.G logo on the button!

Letizia's exact model is no longer available, but Mango has this similar style in stock on Mango.com for US$59.99.

Mango relaxed-fit jeans in white with contrast stitch

BOOTS: NEW! Cognac leather boots with stacked block heel (unidentified).

Queen Letizia wears Cognac leather boots with stacked block heel

EARRINGS: Gold bamboo design huggie hoop earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia repeats petal pink BOSS pant suit for Scientific Research winner announcement

12/2/2020

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The Queen of Spain attended the proclamation of the winner of the Princess of Girona Foundation Awards in the 'Scientific Research' category at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.

Queen Letizia attends Princess of Girona Foundation Awards in the 'Scientific Research' category

Her Majesty conversed with students participating in an innovation workshop challenge, "Heal the world: small and large solutions to curb climate change".

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The Award acknowledges young scientists with projects or research experiences in their field, that are entrepreneurial and innovative with strong potential for further development.

A video clip of today's event.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

PANT SUIT: BOSS 'Jericoa' Stretch Wool Double Breasted Blazer and the BOSS 'Tiluna' Stretch Wool Ankle Trousers (repeat).

TOP: Hugo Boss white long sleeve pleated neck blouse (repeat). Debuted July 2013 (shown below).

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SHOES: HUGO 'Mayfair' pink patent block heel pump (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Skyline' crawler earrings (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Gold & Roses 'Skyline' crawler earrings

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Queen Letizia brings back Sandro blouse and Massimo Dutti skirt for Safer Internet Day events

11/2/2020

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The Queen of Spain attended "Safer Internet Day 2020" events at The Queen Sofía National Museum and Art Center in Madrid on Tuesday.

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Safer Internet Day is a worldwide event that raises awareness about online safety and encourages everyone to help create a better internet.

Queen Letizia attends presentation at Safer Internet Day 2020 events

The Spanish event was organised by the Secretaria de Estado para el Avance Digital (Secretary of State for Digital Advance), in collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad - INCIBE (National Cybersecurity Institute).

Queen Letizia attends Safer Internet Day 2020 events in Madrid

Her Majesty attended a presentation and then visited the exhibition area where companies showcased solutions, services, and initiatives related to the safe and responsible use of the internet by children and young people.

Queen Letizia chats with exhibitors at Safer Internet Day 2020 events in Madrid

While walking around the Queen greeted attendees, including some of the 200 students that participated in the day.

Queen Letizia takes selfies with school kids attending Safer Internet Day 2020 events in Madrid

Queen Letizia brought back the outfit she wore for the presentation of the III 'International Friendship Award' in October of last year (shown below). A break down of today's ensemble is outlined below.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

TOP: Sandro Black Silk Shirt with V Neck (repeat).

SKIRT: Massimo Dutti Pointed Check Wool Skirt (repeat).

SHOES: Prada Saffiano print patent leather pointy toe pumps (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses Double Dagger Earrings (repeat).

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Casa Real releases new official portraits of Spanish royal family

10/2/2020

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Casa Real released a series of ten new official portraits of the Spanish royal family on Monday.

In the photos dubbed "The Gala King and Queen" His Majesty King Felipe VI wore the uniform of the Capitán General del Ejército de Tierra.

Queen Letizia wore her fuchsia pink Carolina Herrera floral embroidered gown decorated with the blue and white sash of the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III. The gown was first seen at the gala dinner celebrating the enthronement of Japanese Emperor Naruhito last October.

Her Majesty donned the Fleur de Lys tiara, a diadem exclusively reserved for Spanish queens. It is the most prominent tiara that the Spanish royal family possesses and it is affectionately named the "La Buena," or "The Good One" by the royal family.

Letizia complemented the tiara with the joyas de pasar diamond earrings and bracelets.

On her sash was pinned the fleur de lys diamond brooch which originates from the centrepiece of her "Princess" tiara.

In the only family portrait of the series, Queen Letizia wore her red Carolina Herrera piped sheath dress which she debuted on a visit to Covadonga in September 2018.

She premiered the same design in blue for the portrait below.

The photographs were taken by Estela de Castro at the Royal Palace of Madrid and the Palace of Zarzuela. The use of natural light is the main element that characterizes Ms. Castro's professional work in her photographic portraits.

The new portraits will be officially distributed through the National Heritage website (www.patrimonionacional.es).

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