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Queen Letizia looks chic in a contemporary Inés Martín Alcalde power suit for ARCOmadrid 2022

24/2/2022

The Queen of Spain inaugurated the ARCOmadrid 2022 fair, which in this edition returns to its usual dates to celebrate its 40th Anniversary (+1).

Queen Letizia of Spain inaugurated the ARCOmadrid 2022, which in this edition returns to its usual dates to celebrate its 40th Anniversary (+1) on 24 February 2022

Queen Letizia usually accompanies her husband King Felipe VI to this annual event, but today she went solo because His Majesty was attending an emergency meeting with the National Security Council for Ukraine.

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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 annually at Ifema-Madrid in the Spanish capital.

Her Majesty stepped out in a sharp pinstriped pant suit by Inés Martín Alcalde. This is the first occasion we have seen Queen Letizia wear a garment by the Madrid based fashion label.

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The €420 two-piece suit features a double breasted blazer with peaked lapel, structural shoulder pads, and front patch pockets. It is teamed with a coordinating pair of cigarette pants, and finished with a sash belt at the waist.

She carried her navy Carolina Herrera 'Baret' clutch, and on her feet were the Magrit 'Mila' pumps in navy leather.

Queen Letizia wears Magrit 'Mila' pumps in navy leather

Queen Letizia topped off her contemporary look with a new pair of huggie earrings by Gold & Roses.

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They are the 'Air Garden' earrings (€1,885) featuring a marquise emerald and diamonds set in 18kt rose gold.

FASHION FLASHBACK
We've come to expect 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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Queen Letizia brings back little black dress for gala event commemorating the Vth centenary of Antonio de Nebrija's death

21/2/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain attended the opening gala commemorating the Vth centenary of the death of Antonio de Nebrija.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the opening gala commemorating the Vth centenary of the death of Antonio de Nebrija on 21 February 2022

Held at the at the Teatro Real in Madrid, the gala kicked off a series of events which will honor and make known one of Spain's great thinkers and humanists.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Emporio Armani Black Ruffle Side Dress (repeat).

HANDBAG: Bottega Veneta Intreccio Knot Clutch in black satin (repeat).

SHOES: Prada Saffiano black leather pumps with added platform (repeat).

EARRINGS: Diamond drop earring first seen in October 2019. Their provenance remains unknown.

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Queen Letizia brings back Carolina Herrera Bouclé Fringe Coat to mark the 150th anniversary of the Patronage of Orphans of the Army

18/2/2022

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The Queen of Spain chaired the meeting of the Governing Council of Army Orphans Board, gathered on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

Queen Letizia of Spain chaired the meeting of the Governing Council of the Patronage of Orphans of the Army, gathered on the occasion of its 150th anniversary on 18 February 2022

The Patronage of Orphans of the Army is a private charity attached to the Ministry of Defense whose purpose is to protect and support the orphans of Army soldiers and Common Defense Corps.

Queen Letizia spent some time with the children under the care of the charity.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Carolina Herrera Bouclé Fringe Coat in Navy (repeat). First worn in March 2018.

TROUSERS: Uterque Nappa Leggings in Navy (repeat).

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

Queen Letizia carries Carolina Herrera Baret Clutch in Navy Leather

SHOES: NEW! Magrit 'Mila' pumps in navy leather (custom).

EARRINGS: Unidentified gold hoop earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia in familiar Hugo Boss separates for day of audiences

15/2/2022

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The Queen of Spain received audiences at Zarzuela Palace on Tuesday.

The Queen of Spain received audiences at the Zarzuela Palace on 15 February 2022

She first meet the heads of the main Ibero-American public television channels, on the occasion of the celebration in Madrid of the I Ibero-American Forum of Audiovisual Public Service.

Later she received in audience a representation of the Editorial Committee of the 65Ymas Newspaper, with the presentation of the First Senior Observatory.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

TOP: Hugo Boss 'Frankie' Cuff Detail Wool Sweater in Deep Red (repeat).

PANTS: Hugo Boss 'Trima' Wide Leg Crop Trousers in Deep Red (repeat).

SHOES: Lodi 'Debra' Pumps (repeat).

EARRINGS: Chanel Comète Earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia visits QuirónSalud Proton Therapy Center

11/2/2022

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The Queen of Spain visited the QuirónSalud Proton Therapy Center on Friday.

Queen Letizia of Spain visited the QuirónSalud Proton Therapy Center on 11 February 2022

It is the first proton therapy facility in Spain, and the new medical equipment can target cancerous tumours using a proton particle beam while preserving healthy nearby tissue.

On arrival, Queen Letizia attended a meeting with the directors of the centre. This was followed by a tour of the facility. She also had an opportunity to meet with young patients who have benefitted from the treatment.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Massimo Dutti Floral Print Midi Dress in Black from AW21 collection ($110).

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SHOES: Carolina Herrera Pointed Toe Pumps in Camel Suede (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold twisted hoop earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia in a mix of new and old for meeting with female scientists and entrepreneurs

8/2/2022

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The Queen of Spain chaired the meeting between scientists and entrepreneurs "Breaking glass ceilings: the scientific woman, from the laboratory to entrepreneurship".

Queen Letizia of Spain chaired the meeting between scientists and entrepreneurs

The event at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid was held in the lead up to the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

JACKET: NEW! HUGO Hugo Boss 'Aiasa' Twill Jacket.

Queen Letizia wears HUGO Hugo Boss Aiasa Jacket

TOP: NEW! Dark red ribbed knit turtleneck top (unidentified).

PANTS: Uterque Zipped Nappa Culottes in Black (repeat).

HANDBAGS: Reliquiae Archy Clutch in Red (repeat).

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

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

Queen Letizia wears Gold & Roses Double Dagger Earrings

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Queen Letizia combines red and grey hues for World Cancer Day

4/2/2022

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The Queen of Spain presided over the XI edition of the Forum Against Cancer in her role as honorary president of the Spanish Association Against Cancer and its Scientific Foundation (AECC).

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The event at Espacio COMO in Madrid marked World Cancer Day - an international day marked on 4 February to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.