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Queen Letizia brings back Massimo Dutti check skirt for the International Friendship Award

30/10/2019

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Queen Letizia attended the 3rd 'International Friendship Award' held at IESE Business School in Madrid.

Queen Letizia the 3rd International Friendship Award 2019

The International Friendship Award aims to encourage the exchange and understanding between China and the world.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

TOP: NEW! Sandro Black Silk Shirt with V Neck (US$295).

SKIRT: Massimo Dutti Pointed Check Wool Skirt (repeat). First worn in Jan 2019.

BELT: NEW! Black bow belt (unidentified).

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HANDBAG: Hugo Boss BOSS 'Bespoke T. Handle M' bag (repeat).

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

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

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Queen Letizia premiers a confetti printed dress for final engagements of State Visit to South Korea

24/10/2019

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For the final leg of the State Visit to South Korea, The King and Queen of Spain visited the LG Science Park located in Seoul’s R&D-focused Magok District.

The King and Queen of Spain visit the LG Science Park in Seoul, South Korea 2019

The expansive site is the research headquarters for LG Group’s consumer electronics business and a technology hub that employs 22,000 engineers, scientists and developers.

Following the tour of the LG Science Park, King Felipe and Queen Letizia headed to the Four Seasons Hotel to meet with prominent Hispanics in South Korea.

For their final engagement of the State Visit to South Korea, Their Majesties attended a reception at with Spanish expats residing in the country.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Massimo Dutti Confetti print shirt dress (£119).

BAG & SHOES: Magrit custom rust red leather & suede clutch bag and matching pumps (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Magrit custom rust red leather & suede clutch bag and matching pumps

EARRINGS: Yanes citrine and diamond white gold earrings (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Yanes citrine and diamond white gold earrings

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Queen Letizia combines a soft silk blouse and edgy leather skirt on Day 2 of State Visit to South Korea

24/10/2019

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On the second and final day of the State Visit to South Korea, Queen Letizia visited the headquarters of the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KORTA) where she was joined by First Lady Kim Jung-sook for a meeting with emerging South Korean technology companies.

Queen Letizia visited the headquarters of the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KORTA) where she was joined by First Lady Kim Jung-sook

Later, she was reunited with her husband at Seoul City Hall where Their Majesties were appointed 'Honorary Citizens' of Seoul and given a declaration that carries the honor.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

TOP: Carolina Herrera embroidered sleeve silk blouse (repeat). First worn in May 2017.

SKIRT: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Selrita' ruby red leather pencil skirt (US$595).

HANDBAG: NEW! Adolfo Dominguez red leather fold-over clutch bag.

SHOES: NEW! Magrit ruby red pumps (custom).

Queen Letizia wears Magrit ruby red pumps

EARRINGS: Aldao Joyeros ruby cabochon and diamond dangle earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia premiers 'Dadoria' dress in new colour-way for South Korea arrival

23/10/2019

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Following their three days in Japan, the King and Queen of Spain arrived at Seoul Military Air Base in Seongnam, South Korea on Wednesday morning for a two day State Visit.

King and Queen of Spain arrived at Seoul Military Air Base in Seongnam, South Korea for a two day State Visit 2019

Their Majesties were received with a cordon of honor and a 21 gun salute.

King and Queen of Spain receive cordon of honor and a 21 gun salute on arrival in South Korea 2019

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Hugo Boss white 'Dadoria' midi dress (£349).

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Hugo Boss white 'Dadoria' belted sheath dress

Queen Letizia also owns this style in jade which she debuted earlier this year for arrival in Argentina ahead of the State Visit.

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JACKET: Hugo Boss 'Alitas' black single-button jacket (repeat).

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

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

EARRINGS: Bezel set diamond stud earrings (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Bezel set diamond stud earrings

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Queen Letizia in top-to-toe repeats on Day 1 of State Visit to South Korea

23/10/2019

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Following their arrival in South Korea this morning, the King and Queen of Spain visited the Seoul National Cemetery where 165,000 fallen soldiers and police officers are laid to rest who died in the Korean independence movement, Korean War, and Vietnam War.

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Their Majesties paid their respects and laid a wreath at the 'Hyeonchungtab' (memorial tower). Wearing white gloves they placed three lots of incense into the censer and gave a minutes silence, before signing the cemetery book of honor.

They then travelled to Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae) where the President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook gave them an official welcome.

Both countries anthems were played and King Felipe and President Moon Jae-in oversaw the troops.

The Queen held a meeting with First Lady Kim Jung-sook.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Carolina Herrera peacock floral print dress (repeat). First worn in March for Sorolla art exhibition in London.

Queen Letizia wears Carolina Herrera peacock floral print dress

The print is currently available in an off-the-rack sweater dress.

HANDBAG: Magrit 'Liz' navy suede clutch (repeat).

SHOES: Nina Ricci navy suede pumps (repeat).

EARRINGS: Diamond and sapphire earrings (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Diamond and sapphire earrings

BRACELET: Diamond and sapphire bracelet (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Diamond and sapphire bracelet

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Queen Letizia wears royal favourite Temperely London for Official Dinner in South Korea

23/10/2019

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The King and Queen of Spain attended an official dinner in Seoul this evening hosted by President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook.

The King and Queen of Spain attended an official dinner this evening hosted by President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook 2019

They dined at the Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the President of South Korea.

Queen Letizia surprised us in a new dress by Temperley London. This is the first time she has stepped out in a piece by the English fashion house, known for its modern bohemianism with a confident, feminine and effortless attitude while staying true to its British Heritage. Temperley London is prominent in the closet of the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Letizia wore the designer's 'Finale' midi dress (RRP: £1,495 - Now £750). Crafted in a sheer crepe fabric, this graphic yet delicate embroidered dress combines geometric elements in a hexagonal artwork which radiates out into flowers and a nod to the collection's vintage motorsports inspiration.

She teamed the floaty feminine dress with her black Magrit 'Mary' satin clutch and Manolo Blahnik 'Gotrianc' Slingbacks 105.

Letizia topped off the look with Queen Sofia's ruby and diamond dove 'Saudi' earrings, and a diamond and ruby bracelet.

Queen Letizia wears Queen Sofia's ruby and diamond dove 'Saudi' earrings, and a diamond and ruby bracelet.

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Queen Letizia looks fabulous in floral Matilde Cano gown for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement

22/10/2019

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The King and Queen of Spain joined other royals and dignitaries from around the world today at the Imperial Palace in Toyko, Japan for the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito.

Queen Letizia wore a colorful floral print gown by Spanish designer, Matilde Cano. The brand has a strong focus on occasional wear and this gown is from the upcoming Summer 2020 collection. It's available to pre-order from €339.

Matilde Cano floral gown Summer 2020 collection

She donned a pink velvet headband by Nana Golmar. It appears to be a custom piece based off the Spanish milliner's 'Iria' model (€315).

Queen Letizia carried a new peony pink Carolina Herrera Victoria Insignia Mini bag.

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The small bag is made from Sequoia leather, with regular grain, and detailed with the raised Insignia Seal on its flap - replicating House of Herrera's 35th anniversary bracelet and initials.

Carolina Herrera Victoria Insignia Mini bag

Her Majesty wore the stunning emerald and diamond earrings which belong to her mother-in-law Queen Sofia, and she amped up the regal glam with a diamond collet necklace once part of Queen Ena's collection.

The original necklace was a choker length and made by royal jeweler, Ansorena with 30 diamonds.

It was a wedding gift from King Alfonso XIII to his new bride Queen Victoria Eugenia (Ena).

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During their marriage, King Alfonso would regular gift his wife with two diamonds which she would add to the necklace. So with every birthday, anniversary or birth of a child, the choker grew to the waist and was eventually worn overlapped.

Queen Ena eventually divided the necklaces into two - the larger one (as seen below on Queen Sofia) became part of the joyas de pasar.

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Today Queen Letizia wore the shorter necklace as seen on Queen Sofia at the gala dinner offered to President Mitterand.

Letizia also wore a diamond collet bracelet which one can only assume was created using diamonds from Queen Ena's long collet necklace.

Queen Letizia wears diamond collet bracelet

Her Majesty was decorated with the Japanese Order of the Precious Crown which she was awarded during the Japanese state visit in 2017 by Emperor Akihito.

Queen Letizia wears Japanese Order of the Precious Crown which she was awarded during the Japanese state visit in 2017 by Emperor Akihito.

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The Order of the Precious Crown was established in 1888 and was made exclusively for women. Below is a closer look at the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown pinned to Letizia's sash.

Japanese Order of the Precious Crown 1st class

Image Source: Japanese Cabinet Office

Credits:
I want to acknowledge the blog misjoyasreales for having such great detail on Queen Ena's diamond collet necklace.

Also, a big thanks to Núria Tiburci for feeding me all the designer details of Queen Letizia's outfit.

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Queen Letizia is fabulous in fuchsia for gala dinner honouring Japan's new Emperor

22/10/2019

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Following today's enthronement ceremony, the King and Queen of Spain attended a gala dinner hosted by the newly acceded Japanese Emperor at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

King and Queen of Spain attend Gala dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

The event was attended by royals and dignitaries from around the world.

Queen Letizia premiered a fuchsia pink gown from her go-to fashion designer Carolina Herrera. The bespoke creation features white floral embroidery on its bodice which cascade midway down the skirt.

Queen Letizia wears fuchsia pink Carolina Herrera embroidered gown

She carried a new clutch also by the Carolina Herrera fashion house. It is the label's 'Scala Insignia' clutch (£410) handcrafted in satin and detailed with a distinctive ruthenium plated clasp replicating House of Herrera's 35th anniversary bracelet encircling a stone.

It came as no surprise that we saw "The Good One" this evening. 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.

Made in 1906 by the Spanish court jeweler Ansorena, the Fleur de Lys tiara was a wedding gift from King Alfonso XIII to Queen Victoria Eugenia (Ena). The all-diamond tiara features three large fleur de lys motifs - the symbol of Spain's reigning family, the House of Bourbon. The motifs are connected by swirls and scrolls and set in platinum. Queen Letizia first wore it in February 2017 to the gala dinner for the President of Argentina.

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We saw it again later that year during the State visit to the UK.

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Letizia again complemented the tiara with the joyas de pasar diamond earrings. On her sash was pinned the fleur de lys diamond brooch which originates from the centrepiece of her "Princess" tiara.

Queen Letizia wears Fleur de Lys tiara, joyas de pasar diamond earrings and fleur de lys diamond brooch which originates from the centrepiece of her Princess tiara

Like earlier today, Her Majesty was decorated with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown which she was awarded during the Japanese state visit in 2017 by Emperor Akihito.

Image Source: Japanese Cabinet Office

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Queen Letizia sports a Carolina Herrera double breasted suit for flight to Japan

20/10/2019

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The King and Queen of Spain departed for Japan today to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito.

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They were given a farewell with Honours at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport on Sunday afternoon.

King and Queen of Spain receive farewell with Honours at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport before boarding flight to Japan 2019

Last March the Japanese Government declared that the proclamation ceremony of Prince Naruhito would take place six months after the abdication of Akihito, his father, on the 22nd October 2019. Below is a photo of Their majesties arriving in Japan.

The ceremony will be held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Thousands of guests and dignitaries from around the globe are expected to attend.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

SUIT: NEW! CH Carolina Herrera black crepe blazer suit with a double-breasted blazer (£640) and slim-leg trousers (£295).

CH Carolina Herrera black crepe blazer suit with double-breasted blazer and slim trousers

TOP: Hugo Boss BOSS 'Ferie' short-sleeved sweater (repeat).

BAG: Hugo Boss 'Fanila' clutch (repeat).

Queen Letizia carries Hugo Boss 'Fanila' clutch

SHOES: Hugo Boss 'Staple R100-C' Black Crocodile-Embossed Pumps (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Hugo Boss 'Staple R100-C' Black Crocodile-Embossed Pumps

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EARRINGS: Bezel set diamond stud earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia is smart in navy staples for the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award

19/10/2019

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The Spanish Royal family visited Asiegu a village in Cabrales, Asturias, where they delivered the prize of Exemplary Town of Asturias Award.

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Each year a town or community is chosen in the Principality of Asturias to receive the award, a royal visit and €25,000 for their outstanding commitment to conservation, environmental and cultural heritage, which benefits economic and social development in the area.

Spanish Royal family visited Asiegu a village in Cabrales, Asturias, where they delivered the prize of Exemplary Town of Asturias Award

The family met and greeted the citizens of Asiego as they toured the area. The village has a population of 98 people who Leonor, Princess of Asturias, addressed in her second speech in Asturias as they awarded the prize.