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Queen Letizia sports a casual monochrome look for visit to Cadavéu

30/10/2022

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, accompanied by their eldest daughter, Princess Leonor, visited Cadavéu on their final day in the Principality of Asturias to present the Exemplary Town of Asturias Award to the parish.

Unfortunately, Infanta Sofia was unable to attend as she was unwell, and Princess Leonor left halfway through the visit as she too began to feel sick. The King and Queen presented the award and Queen Letizia read the speech Princess Leonor had prepared.

Their Majesties continued the tour of important town landmarks and greeted locals along the way.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

OUTERWEAR: NEW! Carolina Herrera contrast cape coat.

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TOP: Hugo Boss black & white stripe wool sweater (repeat).

PANTS: Levi's 315 Shaping Bootcut Women's Jeans in Soft Black ($69.50).

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Spanish Royal Family hold audiences ahead of Princess of Asturias Awards

28/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain, accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía, began their second day in Oviedo at the Reconquista Hotel ahead of this evening's Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony.

King Felipe, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía hold audiences ahead of Princess of Asturias Awards 2022

They first held an audience with the winners of the 'End of Career 2021' awards from the University of Oviedo.

Later they meet those awarded the "Medallas de Asturias 2022"

The Spanish Royal Family then move to Covadonga Hall where they received the 2022 Princess of Asturias Laureates.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Cherubina 'Didi' Dress (repeat).

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

Queen Letizia wears White gold bezel set diamonds and Australian pearl earrings

SHOES: Nina Ricci Kitten Heel Pumps in Black Suede (repeat).

PRINCESS LEONOR'S OUTFIT

CH Carolina Herrera straight-fit tweed jacket in black/ivory

CH Carolina Herrera tweed mini skirt in black/ivory

CH Carolina Herrera Leather Pumps in Black

INFANTA SOFIA'S OUTFIT:

HUGO Hugo Boss Kesha Asymmetrical Dress

Paco Gil Violeta Pumps in Baltic Suede

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Queen Letizia premiers a Carolina Herrera Fall 2018 dress for the 2022 Princess of Asturias Awards

28/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain accompanied by their daughters Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, presided over the 2022 Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony held at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo.

Upon arrival they followed the tradition of walking the blue carpet with Queen Sofia.

The Awards recognize the scientific, technical, cultural, social and humanitarian work carried out at an international level by individuals, institutions or groups of individuals or institutions. They are granted in eight categories: the Arts, Literature, Social Sciences, Communication and Humanities, Technical and Scientific Research, International Cooperation, Concord and Sports.

16-year-old Leonor, Princess of Asturias addressed the attendees during the awards ceremony which bears her title.

This event is one of the most anticipated on the Spanish royal calendar and we are always excited to see what Her Majesty will premier for this annual gala.

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Tonight, she opted for a black & white short-sleeve dress by Carolina Herrera. The silk dress features a long wrap-front skirt and a contrasting embellished yoke. The cocktail dress was part of the designer's Fall 2018 collection.

Carolina Herrera Fall 2018 Black & White Embellished Dress

On her feet were her Isabel Abdó 'Carrie' Slingback Pumps in Black Suede.

She accessorized with her Qatari diamond chandelier earrings which were a gift from the Emir of Qatar and his wife.

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Up until 2019, Letizia had only ever entrusted Felipe Varela to outfit her for this special occasion since her first attendance in 2004. Below is a look back at the ensembles worn since attending as Queen consort.

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2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

PRINCESS LEONOR'S OUTFIT:

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS Palm Sequined Mini Dress

Caroline Herrera kitten heel slingback pump in black croc-effect

Chanel plume earrings (borrowed from her mother)

INFANTA SOFIA'S OUTFIT:

El Corte Inglés Sequined Dress (custom)

Paco Gil Violeta Pumps in Baltic Suede

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Queen Letizia looks terrific in a Teresa Helbig halter dress for the Princess of Asturias Award Concert

27/10/2022

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The Spanish royal family have travelled to Ovedia this week for the annual Princess of Asturias Awards.

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía attend the XXX Princess of Asturias Award Concert on 27 October 2022

On the eve of the Awards Ceremony, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía attended the XXX Princess of Asturias Award Concert at the Príncipe Felipe Auditorium.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Teresa Helbig Black Velvet Halter Dress from the Bookwalk FW 22/23 Collection.

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Teresa Helbig Black Velvet Halter Dress from the Bookwalk Collection

HANDBAG: Magrit 'Nassa' Clutch in Black (repeat).

Queen Letizia carries Magrit 'Nassa' Clutch in Black

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SHOES: Carolina Herrera slingback pumps in black suede (repeat).

EARRINGS: Unidentified sparkly hoops (repeat).

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PRINCESS LEONOR'S OUTFIT:

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Laura Bernal pant suit in Fuchsia

Hugo Boss 'Flavie' Laser Cut Leather Clutch

Carolina Herrera slingback pump in fuchsia suede

INFANTA SOFIA'S OUTFIT:

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THE-ARE 'Mrs Bailey' Dress in Bottle Green

ByMum 'Shiny' Slingback Ballet Flats

FASHION FLASHBACK

For the first four years since attending in her role as Queen consort, Letizia relied on Felipe Varela to outfit her for the annual concert. In 2018 she dropped the Spanish couturier and has since worn a mix of designers.

2014 - Felipe Varela

2015 - Felipe Varela

2016 - Felipe Varela

2017 - Felipe Varela

2018 - Armani

2019 - The 2nd Skin Co.

2021 - Unknown

2022 - Teresa Helbig

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Queen Letizia steals the show in a navy Miphai dress for the season opening at the Royal Theatre

24/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain presided over the premiere of the opera “Aída” by Giuseppe Verdi, on the occasion of the inauguration of the 2022/2023 opera season at the Teatro Real (Royal Theatre) in Madrid on Monday evening.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the premiere of the opera “Aída” by Giuseppe Verdi, on the occasion of the inauguration of the 2022/2023 opera season at the Teatro Real in Madrid on 24th October 2022

Their Majesties watched the performance from the Royal Box.

After the performance, King Felipe and Queen Letizia met with directors and artists of the 'Aida' opera.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Miphai ‘Paris’ dress in navy (€195).

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EARRINGS: NEW! Sibela 'Juliette' earrings (€98).

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HANDBAG: Magrit 'Alice' clutch in metallic gold (repeat).

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SHOES: Magrit Slingback pumps in metallic gold (repeat).

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Queen Letizia dons a red leather ensemble on Day 4 of State Visit to Germany

19/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain started the final day of their State Visit to Germany at the Frankfurt Book Fair, where Spain is this year's guest of honour.

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They meet with Spanish exhibitors as the toured the book fair.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia talk to exhibitors at the Frankfurt Book Fair on Day 4 of State Visit to Germany 2022

Afterward, while King Felipe VI visited the European Central Bank headquarters, Queen Letizia went to the Cervantes Institute to attend a meeting with German hispanists.

Queen Letizia visits Cervantes Institute in Frankfurt to attend a meeting with German hispanists during State Visit to Germany on 19th October 2022

King Felipe then joined Queen Letizia at the Cervantes Institute before departing from Frankfurt Airport at the conclusion of their State Visit.

King Felipe & Queen Letizia depart Frankfurt on Day 4 of State Visit Germany 2022

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

JACKET: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Sabarbie' Cropped Leather Jacket in Ruby Red.

Hugo Boss 'Sabarbie' Cropped Leather Jacket in Red

SKIRT: Hugo Boss 'Selrita' Leather Pencil Skirt in Ruby Red (repeat).

Hugo Boss 'Selrita' Leather Pencil Skirt in Red

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

HANDBAG: Magrit 'Mara' crocodile effect leather clutch bag in burgundy (repeat).

Queen Letizia carries burgundy Magrit 'Mara' crocodile effect leather clutch bag

SHOES: Magrit suede pumps with crocodile-effect leather trim in burgundy (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears burgundy Magrit suede pumps with crocodile-effect leather trim

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'I AM RED' Needle Earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia wears hot pink in rainy Berlin on Day 3 of State Visit to Germany

18/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain began the third day of their State Visit to Germany with solo engagements. Queen Letizia was joined by the First Lady, Elke Büdenbender for a visit to the PalaisPopulaire in Berlin to check out a Spanish art exhibition.

Queen Letizia was joined by the First Lady, Elke Büdenbender for a visit to the PalaisPopulaire in Berlin on Day 3 of State Visit to Germany 18th October 2022

The PalaisPopulaire, in collaboration with the Helga de Alvear Museum and the Embassy of Spain, is currently hosting the exhibition "Writing all their names" which brings together works by women artists from the Helga de Alvear Museum Collection to give visibility to the Spanish female avant-garde from 1960 to today.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia reunited for a tour of City Hall in the German capital.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain tour Berlin City Hall on Day 3 of State Visit to Germany 18th October 2022

Their final stop in Berlin was the iconic Brandenburg Gate.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain visit Brandenburg Gate on Day 3 of State Visit to Germany 18th October 2022

This afternoon, Their Majesties will travel to Frankfurt to inaugurate the Frankfurt Book Fair, in which Spain is a guest country.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Moises Nieto French Sleeve Midi Dress in fuchsia pink (repeat).

COAT: NEW! CH Carolina Herrera Double-Faced Wool Coat in Camel.

HANDBAG: NEW! Furla 1927 Top Handle Mini Bag in Toni Ballerina Floral (£395).

Queen Letizia carries Furla 1927 Top Handle Mini Bag in Toni Ballerina Floral

SHOES: Prada Saffiano Glossed Leather Pumps in Beige (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Air Garden' earrings (repeat).

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King & Queen of Spain inaugurate Frankfurt Book Fair on Day 3 of State Visit to Germany

18/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain traveled to Frankfurt following a morning of engagements in Berlin on Day 3 of their State Visit to Germany.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia inaugurate the Frankfurt Book Fair on 18 October 2022

Their Majesties were joined by German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender to inaugurate the Frankfurt Book Fair, in which Spain is this year's guest country.

King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Büdenbender inaugurate the Frankfurt Book Fair on 18 October 2022

WHAT QUEEN LETZIA WORE

TOP: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Ibanisy' Blouse in Soft Cream ($278).

SKIRT: NEW! Hugo Boss 'Verinala' Skirt in Midnight ($348).

HANDBAG: Magrit 'Liz' Clutch in Navy Suede (repeat).

SHOES: Nina Ricci Pointed Toe Pumps in Navy Suede (repeat).

EARRINGS: Queen Sofia's diamond and sapphire chandelier earrings. The were first worn by Letizia during the 2017 State Visit to Japan.

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Queen Letizia premiers a Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 dress on Day 2 of State Visit to Germany

17/10/2022

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The King and Queen of Spain are currently on a four-day State visit to Germany. They arrived in Berlin yesterday afternoon, and this morning Their Majesties were officially welcomed at Bellevue Palace by the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain receive an official welcome at Bellevue Palace by the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender on Day 2 of State Visit to Germany 2022

Following the formalities, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited to the Neue Wache building, home to the Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Victims of War and Tyranny. They made a floral tribute and paid their respects with a minute of silence.

Queen Letizia wore a peacock blue dress by Carolina Herrera.

Queen Letizia wears Carolina Herrera Fall 2013 Peacock Blue Keyhole Dress

This is the first occasion we have seen Queen Letizia wear this dress which featured almost 10 years ago on the designer's Fall 2013 runway.

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It is characterized by a keyhole neckline with a modified mandarin collar, and ruched shoulders with embellishments. The wide inset waist has a folded effect, and the skirt has a trumpet flare. The dress was shown without the shoulder embellishments in the Fall 2013 Lookbook.

The coordinating suede pumps and top-handle bag are by Magrit.

Bulgari aquamarine hoops.

Queen Letizia wears Magrit peacock blue suede pumps and matching handbag

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Later in the day, King Felipe and Queen Letizia will attend a State Dinner offered in their honor.

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Queen Letizia stuns in Stella McCartney cape gown at German State Dinner

17/10/2022

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia were the guests of honour at a State Dinner this evening hosted by the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife, Elke Büdenbender at Bellevue Palace in Berlin.

A short video of the State Dinner.

□□▶️Vídeo de la Cena de Estado ofrecida en honor de los Reyes, en el Palacio de Bellevue.

➡️https://t.co/wB6obPr83W pic.twitter.com/y8HDG9Bhe4
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) October 17, 2022

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Stella McCartney 'Cecilia' Gown in Red (repeat).

HANDBAG: Magrit 'Alice' Clutch in metallic gold leather (repeat).

Queen Letizia carries Magrit 'Alice' Clutch in Gold Leather

SHOES: NEW! Jimmy Choo 'Rosie 120' Sandals in Gold Leather ($975). Available at these Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and 24S.com.

JEWELRY: Diamond & ruby chandelier earrings, and the diamond & ruby bracelet.

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