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The Spanish Royal Family attend the National Offering to the Apostle Santiago

25/7/2021

The King and Queen of Spain accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, presided over the National Offering to the Apostle Santiago, Patron Saint of Spain, at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, presided over the National Offering to the Apostle Santiago, Patron Saint of Spain, at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on 25 July 2021

Santiago or Saint James, in English, is the Patron Saint of Spain. The annual Feast of Saint James the Great (Dia de Santiago) takes place in Santiago de Compostela on 25th July and is a public holiday in Galicia. This year the Holy Year, also called Jacobean Year or Ano Xacobeo, occurs when the feast day of Saint James, falls on a Sunday 25th of July. This happens every 5, 6 or 11 years.

Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The city has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, as the destination of the Way of Saint James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route since the 9th century.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Carolina Herrera pink floral embroidered organza dress (repeat). First worn in October 2017.

Queen Letizia wears Carolina Herrera pink floral embroidered organza dress

ACCESSORIES: Carolina Herrera Initials Insignia small shoulder bag in fuchsia pink and Carolina Herrera fuchsia pink croc-embossed slingbacks.

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EARRINGS: TOUS Ruby and Chrysoprase earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia repeats tweed dress for a meeting with the AECC

22/7/2021

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The Queen of Spain, as Honorary President of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and the AECC Scientific Foundation, presided over a working meeting in Madrid.

Queen Letizia attends a meeting of the AECC on 22 July 2021

It has been 50 years since the AECC created its Scientific Foundation to promote cancer research. Her Majesty was informed of the AECC's preparations for a series of commemorative events from September 2021 to September 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary.

The AECC was founded in 1953, it is an NPO, made up of patients, families, volunteers, collaborators and professionals. The mission of the AECC is to educate in health, support and accompany sick people and their families, including the financing of research projects that will allow a better diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Adolfo Dominguez Tweed Dress with French Sleeves (repeat). First worn in May 2018.

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HANDBAG: Furla 'Metropolis' white leather shoulder bag (repeat).

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SHOES: Uterque tied leather wedges (repeat).

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STEAL LETIZIA'S LOOK FOR LESS ...

SheIn £9.99

Marks & Spencer £45

Macy's $53.70

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Queen Letizia repeats Massimo Dutti favourite for a meeting on mental health

20/7/2021

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The Queen of Spain chaired a working meeting at Zarzuela Palace, to analyse the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of Spain.

Queen Letizia chaired a working meeting at Zarzuela Palace, to analyse the effects of the pandemic on the mental health of Spain on 20 July 2021

Representatives of the Mental Health Confederation participated; Royal Board on Disability; Red Cross; Foundation for Aid Against Drug Addiction (FAD); Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI); UNICEF; Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) and Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases (FEDER).

The objective of the meeting, in the words of González Zapico, the president of the Spain Mental Health Confederation, is "to share knowledge and converge in meeting points between all entities to work together with mental health as a transversal axis".

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Massimo Dutti Pleated Dress with Two-Tone Print (repeat).

Previously worn:

18 Sep 2018

27 Mar 2019

14 Jun 2019

14 Nov 2019

BELT: NEW! White perforated pattern belt (unidentified).

Queen Letizia wears White perforated pattern belt

SHOES: NEW! Macerena 'Alba2' espadrille cotton wedges in frost (€85). NOTE: Letizia left the applique patch on the jute wedge.

Queen Letizia wears Macerena White canvas espadrille wedges

Macerena espadrille wedges in cotton frost

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Queen Letizia in patriotic red for Spanish Olympic team send-off

16/7/2021

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The King and Queen of Spain were at El Pardo Royal Palace on Friday to receive in audience a representation of the Spanish Olympic team that will participate in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain were at El Pardo Royal Palace on Friday to receive in audience a representation of the Spanish Olympic team that will participate in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo

The Spanish Olympic team will consist of a total of 314 athletes that will represent Spain in 29 of the 33 sports present in the Tokyo games which will be held from 21 July to 8 August 2021.

Queen Letizia brought back the red Carolina Herrera fit-and-flare zip-front dress she first sported for an audience with the Spanish Men's Basketball Team in September 2019.

She continued the patriotic colourway to her feet, wearing the red suede Carolina Herrera sling back pumps.

Letizia accessorized with her Gold & Roses 'Skyline' crawler earrings.

Queen Letizia wears Gold & Roses Skyline crawler earrings

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King and Queen of Spain preside over State Tribute for victims of COVID-19

15/7/2021

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided over a State tribute for the victims of COVID-19 and recognition of health personnel who gave their lives to save thousands of people, at the Royal Palace of Madrid.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over a State tribute for the victims of COVID-19 and recognition of health personnel on 15 July 2021

The event was attended by the families of 102 workers in the health sector who died during the pandemic, from all over the country. Four families of healthcare workers who died during the pandemic received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit on behalf of all honoured health workers. Symbolising hope, the first vaccinated people in Spain from several autonomous communities with an age range between 78-96 years also attended.

With this act, the Royal Family, the institutions and Spanish society as a whole wanted to express to the families their pain and gratitude for their work and for their total dedication. After the State Tribute, Their Majesties met with families of the deceased health workers.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Bottega Veneta petrol blue embroidered butterfly dress (repeat).

Previously worn:

2 Mar 2018

7 Feb 2019

17 Sep 2020

4 Jun 2021

HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' clutch (repeat).

SHOES: Manolo Blahnik BB snakeskin-embossed pumps (repeat).

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

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Queen Letizia repeats Intropia lounge suit for an audience with the UWC Spain

13/7/2021

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The King and Queen of Spain accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, hosted an audience with the Board of Trustees of the Spanish Committee of the United World Colleges Foundation (UWC), along with the sponsors of Scholarships and students of the 2021-2023 class, at La Zarzuela Palace, Madrid.

Today, UWC has 18 colleges on 4 continents; they provide a challenging and transformative educational experience to a deliberately diverse group of young people. These colleges teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma as a formal academic program, in the development of which UWC played a major role, while also emphasising the importance of experiential learning, community service, and outdoor activities.

The Spanish Committee of the UWC Foundation was established in 1996, under the High Patronage of King Felipe VI and the Presidency of SARD Carlos de Borbón, Infante of Spain. The Foundation is in charge of raising the necessary funds so that each year a greater number of Spanish students can attend the UWC. It is reported Princess Leonor will be studying the IB Diploma in Wales at the UWC Atlantic College.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

SEPARATES: Intropia vanilla embossed lounge suit (repeat). First worn in May 2018 during a visit to Haiti.

TOP: Zara nude pink embroidered camisole top (repeat).

SHOES: Macarena 'Alba6' blush suede espadrilles (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses Skyline Crawler Earrings (repeat).

PRINCESS LEONOR'S OUTFIT

Mango Tropical Print Dress

Macerena Java34 Beige Espadrille Wedges

INFANTA SOFIA'S OUTFIT

Chicwish Yellow Posy Circle Crochet Midi Dress

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Queen Letizia wears beige to commemorate the Jacobean Year 2021-2022

12/7/2021

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The King and Queen of Spain presided over the solemn opening ceremony of the Jacobean Year 2021-2022, in the Navarra town of Roncesvalles.

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A Jacobean Year or Ano Xacobeo is a Jubilee or Holy Year. A year is considered a Holy Year when the 25th of July, the feast of Santiago Apóstol, falls on a Sunday. The number of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago increase significantly during Holy Years, particularly in July, as many pilgrims aim to arrive in Santiago de Compostela in time for Saint James Day celebrations.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the solemn opening ceremony of the Jacobean Year 2021-2022, in the Navarra town of Roncesvalles on 12 July 2021

The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (the Way of St. James), is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain.

Their Majesties arrived at the Hermitage of San Salvador, in Alto de Ibañeta, they walked the section of the Camino de Santiago to the urban complex of Orreaga - Roncesvalles, and to the Sancti Spiritus chapel, an old pilgrim cemetery. After a brief meeting with the members of the Government of Navarra and attending authorities the King and Queen went to the Priory House where they signed the Gold Book of Navarra. At the Collegiate Church of Santa María de Roncesvalles, they commemorated the Jacobean Year 2021-2022. Following the ceremony, Their Majesties went to the Chapel of San Agustín, where a floral offering was made in front of the tomb of the King of Navarre, Sancho VII el Fuerte.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Hugo Boss 'Makari' trench coat (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Hugo Boss Makari trench coat

PANTS: NEW! Massimo Dutti Stone Straight Hem Detail Trousers.

SHOES: NEW! Panama Jack beige sneakers and beige ankle strap espadrille wedges.

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Queen Letizia debuts white 'On Atlas' ensemble for ARCOmadrid 2021

8/7/2021

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The King and Queen of Spain inaugurated the 40th edition of the International Contemporary Art Fair-ARCOmadrid 2021, which takes place from July 7 to 11, at Ifema, Madrid.

ARCOmadrid is one of the prominent contemporary art fairs on the international circuit, held in the Spanish capital annually. The event attracts collectors, curators, museum directors, gallery owners, artists and professionals from all around the world, which makes the show a unique and unmissable event on the international art calendar.

This year ARCOmadrid brings together a total of 130 galleries from 26 countries.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

SEPARATES: NEW! On Atlas white fluid short cape with On Atlas white fluid trousers.

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On Atlas white fluid cape with On Atlas white fluid trousers

HANDBAG: Furla 'Metropolis' leather shoulder bag (repeat).

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SHOES: Carolina Herrera nude patent-leather slingback pumps (repeat).

EARRINGS: Carolina Herrera 'Falling Jasmine' dangle 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.

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2018

2019

2020

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Queen Letizia participates in the UN Forum on the challenges of people living with Rare Diseases

7/7/2021

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The Queen of Spain participated online in an event that takes place in parallel to the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, titled 'On the road to recovery from COVID-19 and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals: let's address the challenges of people living with a rare disease as human rights, a priority for sustainable development.' The forum is held between July 6 and 15 in New York.

Queen Letizia of Spain participated online in an event that takes place in parallel to the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, titled 'On the road to recovery from COVID-19 and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals: let's address the challenges of people living with a rare disease as human rights, a priority for sustainable development.' on 7 July 2021

This is a milestone and a further step in Spain's support towards the approval of the UN Resolution on Rare Diseases, for which the FEDER (Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases) has been working for years together with similar international platforms to urge all member states to develop policies that respond to families who live with these pathologies or are in search of a diagnosis. A Resolution that would allow greater recognition of rare diseases at the international level to make recommendations, place the issue on the agenda of the UN system and demand the action of United Nations agencies.

Queen Letizia of Spain support towards the approval of the UN Resolution on Rare Diseases

In her speech, Her Majesty said that “rare diseases affect more than 300 million people around the world. And that two out of three make their debut early before they are two years old ”. These are "very complex, progressive and disabling chronic pathologies that - I continue - make these children very vulnerable patients with great health and social dependency." For this reason, Queen Letizia stressed that “Spain, together with Brazil and Qatar and with the determined impulse of FEDER, Eurordis and Rare Diseases International, will present a resolution granting the common framework of fundamental action and cover the requirements of those who suffer from a minority disease or seek an adequate diagnosis ”.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Hugo Boss 'Dadoria' Sleeveless Belted Sheath Dress (repeat).

EARRINGS: Coolook gold hoop earrings with 'Kraz' Aventurine drops (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Coolook gold hoop earrings with 'Kraz' Aventurine drops

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Queen Letizia looks summery in Adolfo Domínguez linen suit for a meeting with the Abertis Foundation & UNICEF Spain

6/7/2021

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The Queen of Spain held a working meeting with members of the management team of Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Spain to address the projects that they jointly promote, at the Abertis Foundation in Madrid.

Queen Letizia held a working meeting with members of the management team of Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Spain on 6 July 2021

The Abertis Foundation was founded in 1999 with the aim of responding to the impact that the economic activity of the Abertis Group has on the different territories and countries where the Group is present. The Foundation carries out actions aimed at improving road safety in order to reduce accidents. These actions are focused on child road safety education, awareness of young people and prevention in the case of older drivers.

After the working meeting, Her Majesty toured an exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the creation of UNICEF, which also highlighted the alliance that it has maintained with the Abertis Group since 2017. Through a strategic alliance, they promote actions that contribute to improving road safety and reduce the impact of traffic accidents on children in countries such as Jamaica, the Philippines and Brazil.