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Queen Letizia chairs FundeuRAE meeting

29/9/2022

The Queen of Spain chaired a meeting with the 'FundeuRAE' Foundation members at the Royal Spanish Academy in Madrid.

Queen Letizia of Spain chaired a meeting with the 'FundeuRAE' Foundation members at the Royal Spanish Academy in Madrid on 29 September 2022

Queen Letizia is the honorary president of the 'FundeuRAE' board. The Foundation is non-profit organization established in 2005 to maintain the unity and purity of the Spanish language.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

SUIT: Bimba Y Lola woman's trouser suit in olive green (repeat).

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TOP: Black ribbed shell top with deep v-neck (unidentified).

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HANDBAG: Nina Ricci Marché Chain Shoulder Bag (repeat).

SHOES: Steve Madden 'Plaza' mule in black suede (repeat).

Steve Madden 'Plaza' mules in Black Suede

EARRINGS: Unidentified gold twist hoops (repeat).

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Queen Letizia inaugurates Vocational Training school year

28/9/2022

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The Queen of Spain inaugurated the 2022-23 Vocational Training school year at the CIFP Aguas Nuevas in Albacete.

Queen Letizia of Spain inaugurated the 2021-22 Vocational Training school year at the CIFP Aguas Nuevas in Albacete on 28 September 2022

During the engagement, Queen Letizia held a meeting with representatives of the teaching staff, business owners, and students. She later toured the facilities.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

TOP: NEW! Adolfo Dominguez Dolman Sleeve Shirt in White (£170).

PANTS: Hugo Boss 'Trimie' Wide Leg Crop Trousers (repeat).

SHOES: Isabel Abdo 'Carrie' slingback pumps in black suede (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses Shewel Triple Hoops (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Gold & Roses Shewel Triple Hoops

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Queen Letizia attends XIV Call for Social Projects awards ceremony

27/9/2022

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Queen Letizia attended the awards ceremony of the XIV Call for Social Projects at the Circulo de Bellas Artes cultural center in Madrid.

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The annual awards recognize 12 social projects that aim to help vulnerable groups. Each receive €44,759 from the "Euros from your Payroll" fund which is financed with donations from Santander employees and then matched by the bank.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

OUTERWEAR: NEW! CH Carolina Herrera Patch Pocket Blazer in Navy.

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TOPS: Hugo Boss 'Iyabo' Sleeveless Top in White (repeat).

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SKIRT: Hugo Boss 'Vrima' Belted Pencil Skirt in Blue (repeat).

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

Queen Letizia carries Carolina Herrera 'Baret' Clutch in Navy Leather

SHOES: Carolina Herrera Slingback Pumps in Navy Suede (repeat).

EARRINGS: Jose Luis Leaf Earrings (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Jose Luis Leaf Earrings

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Queen Letizia wows in white for World Cancer Research Day events in New York

21/9/2022

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On her second and final day in New York City, the Queen of Spain attended events within the framework of World Cancer Research Day (24 September).

Queen Letizia and Jill Biden mark World Cancer Research Day at Columbia University on 21st September 2022

She first held a meeting at the Cervantes Institute in New York, with Spanish researchers in the fight against cancer.

Queen Letizia then visited Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she was joined by the First Lady of the United States, Dr Jill Biden.

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The pair participated in a meeting at Columbia University to highlight the importance and global cooperation of cancer research.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Ralph Lauren 'Dakota' Crepe Shirtdress in Off White.

HANDBAG: NEW! Carolina Herrera Doma Insignia Medium Crossbody Bag in Brown.

SHOES: Magrit 'Laura' pump in cognac (repeat).

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EARRINGS: Unidentified gold twisted hoops (repeat).

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Queen Letizia arrives in New York for UNICEF Mental Health events

20/9/2022

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Queen Letizia arrived in New York City on Tuesday to kickoff a two-day visit to attend events within the framework of the United Nations General Assembly and the Secretary General's Summit for the Transformation of Education.

Queen Letizia participates in UNICEF Mental Health talks on Day 1 in New York City 20th Septmeber 2022

She is partaking in her role as the Honorary President of UNICEF Spain and Ombudsman for Mental Health in Children and Adolescents. For her first engagement in the "Big Apple", Queen Letizia attended a meeting with UNICEF Mental Health experts.

She subsequently held a meeting with youth leaders involved in Mental Health initiatives.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Carolina Herrera Floral Embroidered Short Sleeve Midi Dress (repeat).

ACCESSORIES: Magrit slingback pumps and flap clutch bag in powder blue leather (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Magrit slingback pumps in powder blue leather

Queen Letizia carries Magrit flap clutch bag in powder blue leather

EARRINGS: Aldao aquamarine and diamond hoops (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Aldao aquamarine and diamond hoop earrings

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Queen Letizia dazzles in Zara x Narciso Rodriguez dress for UNICEF meetings in New York City

20/9/2022

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In the afternoon, on her first day in New York City, Queen Letizia attended high-level meetings with UNICEF, UNESCO and the WHO within the week of the General Assembly of the United Nations 2022 and the Summit of the Secretary General for the Transformation of Education.

Queen Letizia attended high-level meetings with UNICEF, UNESCO and the WHO within the week of the General Assembly of the United Nations 2022 and the Summit of the Secretary General for the Transformation of Education

Her Majesty, as Unicef's ambassador for Mental Health for Children and Adolescents, delivered a speech to reinforce her commitment to the organization to help raise awareness of juvenile mental health.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Zara x Narciso Rodriguez Ruched Dress in Orange ($239).

OUTERWEAR: Zara Open Front Cape in Black (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears black Zara Open Front Cape

HANDBAG: Giorgio Armani La Charniere Doree Top Handle Bag (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Shewel' Triple Hoops in rose gold (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Gold & Roses 'Shewel' Triple Hoops in rose gold

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King Felipe and Queen Letizia bid farewell to their Aunt Lilibet

19/9/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain attended the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday to bid farewell to the monarch they affectionately called 'Aunt Lilibet'.

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They gathered with 2000 mourners, including other monarchs and heads of state.

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Inside the Abbey, Their Majesties sat alongside Felipe's parents, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, and were surrounded by other royals from around the world. Thanks to family ties that date back generations, many European royals have a close relationship to the British royal family.

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Queen Letizia looked sombre in all black, while King Felipe VI wore his military uniform.

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The dress is by Carolina Herrera and the design was part of the Pre-Fall 2018 collection. The long-sleeved frock features a round neckline and decorative buttons at the shoulders. The A-line skirt is accented with side pleats and hits at the knee. Queen Letizia had it extended to a midi length.

Carolina Herrera Pre_fall 2018 long sleeve black dress

The Spanish queen wore a black veiled headpiece, handmade by Cherubina's in-house milliner.

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It is the aptly named 'Elisabeth' halo (€250), made from bouclé and finished with a bow at the back and net veil.

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Letizia carried her Giorgio Armani La Charniere Doree Top Handle Bag, and on her feet were her black Manolo Blahnik BB snakeskin-embossed pumps.

She finished the solemn look with her Chanel 'Plume' earrings.

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King and Queen of Spain arrive in London ahead of Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral

18/9/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain traveled to London on Sunday to attend the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II which will take place on Monday morning at Westminster Abbey. Upon arrival, Their Majesties visited the Spanish Embassy. Queen Letizia wore a black dress and paid homage to British royalty by wearing Queen Ena's 'joyas de pasar' pearl and diamond brooch.

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Queen Ena, born in 1887 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland was the youngest grand daughter of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. She became the Queen of Spain as the wife of King Alfonso XIII from their marriage in 1906. She created the 'joyas de pasar' - a collection of Spanish royal jewels that passes from monarch to monarch. The photograph below shows Queen Ena wearing the brooch circa 1920's.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia later paid their respects at Westminster Hall where Queen Elizabeth II lays in state.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived at Westminster Hall to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/AufIjLcC18
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Shortly after, the royal couple joined King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia along with Heads of States from around the world at Buckingham Palace for a reception.

Queen Letizia teamed a simple black pencil skirt with a black Carolina Herrera blouse featuring a tonal floral applique. She accessorized with diamond cluster earrings.

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The blouse appears to be from the Spring 2020 collection as it shares design elements with other pieces found in the set.

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Queen Letizia dazzles in Nina Ricci sequin dress for concert marking 50th anniversary of cancer research

16/9/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain attended a concert on Friday marking the 50th anniversary of cancer research by the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended a concert on 16 September 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of cancer research by the Spanish Association Against Cancer

Queen Letizia is the Honorary President of the AECC, and before the concert began at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid, the National Orchestra of Spain performed a Happy Birthday for Her Majesty who turned 50 on Thursday.