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Queen Letizia bids farewells to Portugal in Zara and local brand

30/11/2016

Following this morning's visit to the National Assembly at the Palácio de São Bento in Lisbon, the Queen of Spain made a quick wardrobe change for her final engagement of the three-day State visit to Portugal.

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She opted for comfort ahead of her flight back home, and sported a new black military style jacket and grey Hugo Boss trousers for a visit to the Champalimaud Foundation, a private biomedical research foundation based in Portugal's capital city.

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Her Majesty wore the Zara Military Jacket (US$169) - a cotton jacket with a raised velvet collar and passementerie detail on the front and sleeves. It is finished with gold-toned buttons on the front and velvet-covered cuffs.

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She harmonized the look with her charcoal grey Magrit suede platform pumps and a new contrasting pochette.

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The felt zip bag is by Portuguese brand, Parfois.

Queen Letizia also debuted the brand's black 'Glow' earrings (9.99 GBP).

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The long earrings feature 4 tiers of jet black pave crystal drops. It was a lovely gesture by Her Majesty to make a sartorial nod to the host country.

Parfois Black Glow Earrings

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Queen Letizia cocoons herself in Carolina Herrera on final day in Portugal

30/11/2016

On the final day of the State visit to Portugal, Queen Letizia premiered a new look from one of her favourite designer's, Carolina Herrera.

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Her Majesty looked impeccable in a pearl grey Carolina Herrera coat and matching dress as she arrived with her husband King Felipe VI for a visit to the National Assembly at the Palácio de São Bento in Lisbon.

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The set is from the designer's CH Carolina Herrera line and belongs to the Fall 2016 range. The double-wool coat features a cocoon silhouette which channels an elegant vintage vibe and is designed with a funnel neck and contrasting purple underside. I believe the coat may be reversible.

CH Carolina Herrera Fall 2016 grey wool coat and dress

The matching dress is sleeveless and comes with an attached self-belt that ties at the front. The pieces are only available at flagship Carolina Herrera stores.

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Queen Letizia coordinated the outfit with a tonal grey Hugo Boss flap suede clutch bag - a new addition to her closet.

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On her feet she wore her Magrit 'Mila' snake-effect pumps.

Letizia added a touch a sparkle with her Bulgari 'Allegra' multi-jewelled earrings. The 3cm long pendant earrings are set in 18kt white gold and feature a variant of stones - peridot, rhodolite garnet, citrine quartz, blue topaz and pavé diamonds.

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Bulgari 'Allegra' multi-jewelled earings

She originally wore the earrings with her hunter green Felipe Varela ensemble for the 2013 Prince of Asturias Awards. Coincidently she wore the same outfit to last night's official dinner with the Prime Minister of Portugal but not the earrings, so it's interesting that the Bulgari earrings would appear today!

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Queen Letizia set off her look with a youthful braided ponytail.

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Queen Letizia dazzles in fan-favourite for dinner in Lisbon

29/11/2016

Following a day in Porto, the King and Queen of Spain traveled to Lisbon this evening for a glittering dinner at Necessidades Palace hosted by the Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa and his wife.

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On the penultimate day of their three-day tour of Portugal, Queen Letizia upped the glam factor for her night in the nation's capital. She stepped out in a dazzling Felipe Valerla hunter green cocktail dress.

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The silk georgette dress has been a favourite among royal style watchers since the then Princess Letizia premiered it at the 2013 Prince of Asturias Awards.

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The fit-and-flare frock features an illusion neckline with sheer long sleeves. It has a nipped waist and is finished with hand-sewn tonal beads.

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Queen Letizia opted for the exact same monochrome look she debuted in 2013. She accessorized with a bespoke green patent leather clutch by Felipe Varela, and Magrit's signature 'Leonor' pumps in custom green suede.

Felipe Varela hunter green patent leather clutch

Magrit 'Leonor' hunter green suede pumps

However, there was a notable change in jewelry. This evening Queen Letizia wore the stunning emerald and diamond earrings which belong to her mother-in-law Queen Sofia.

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She has borrowed the earrings for a few galas and State visits in the past.

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Tomorrow the royal couple will conclude their mini tour of Portugal with a reception for the Spanish community in the Residence of the Embassy of Spain.

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Queen Letizia showcases perfect coordination on Day 2 of Portugal Visit

29/11/2016

On the second day of the State visit to Portugal, Queen Letizia premiered a new look from her go-to brand Hugo Boss.

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She coordinated a color-block coat and matching skirt from the German label as she stepped out in the coastal city of Porto with her husband King Felipe VI.

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Letizia wore the Hugo Boss 'Colorina' wool-blend striped coat (£530) featuring a mix of autumnal block-colours. The straight-cut coat has a traditional lapel collar and single-breasted concealed button placket. It is made from a wool blend with a touch of cashmere. It is available from Hugo Boss, and discounted by 40% at Nordstrom.

Hugo Boss Colorina wool-blend striped coat

The matching knee-length skirt is the Hugo Boss 'Malivi' color-block wool blend skirt (£159). It is currently available from Hugo Boss, House of Fraser and Nordstrom.

Hugo Boss Malivi color-block wool blend skirt

Letizia cohered the outfit with a reddish Hugo Boss 'Fabrisia' pure wool sweater (£129), a style she recently debuted in black. The sweater was identified by the "double-finished" border detail on the neckline.

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She opted for camel leather accessories which complemented the autumnal colors of the ensemble. Letizia carried her Hugo Boss 'Luxury Staple C' Leather clutch bag which she premiered at the Instituto Cervantes workshop in July this year.

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On her feet were a new pair of vintage-inspired block heels also by the German brand.

Uterque camel leather block heels

I've been unable to find a stock photo of the style but came across this listing on rebelle.com which offers a better look at the shoes:

Her Majesty finished the perfectly coordinated look with a new pair of gold hammered-effect hoop earrings from Bimba Y Lola (£50).

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Bimba Y Lola gold hoop earrings

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Queen Letizia revives mermaid gown for gala in Portugal

29/11/2016

On Monday evening, the King and Queen of Spain concluded the first day of their State visit to Portugal with a gala dinner in the town of Guimarães.

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Queen Letizia dazzled on the red carpet in her black Carolina Herrera gown as she made her way to the reception hosted by the President at the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza.

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Letizia first wore the ready-to-wear gown for her maiden gala as Queen, when she and Felipe hosted a banquet at the Royal Palace of Madrid in honor of the visiting President of Chile in October 2014.

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The stunning black mermaid-style gown features a tiered lace which overlays a nude lining. It has a scalloped illusion neckline, finished with short sleeves and a thin grosgrain belt. It retails for US$5,990 and is available from Neiman Marcus.

Letizia accessorized with her familiar black suede Magrit clutch bag, a modified version of the brand's 'Nassa' clutch.

Tonight, Her Majesty wore Portugal's Grand Cross and Sash of the Order of Christ with a diamond brooch.

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She finished the look with her beloved "wedding" earrings and Cartier white gold and diamond column bracelet.

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Tomorrow will be another busy day for the royal couple. They will visit the Park of Science and Technology ahead of a stop at the Stock Exchange Palace for lunch with Portuguese and Spanish businessmen. They'll end thier day with an official dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Portugal.

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Queen Letizia kicks off visit to Portugal in Felipe Varela repeat

28/11/2016

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain are on an official State Visit to the Republic of Portugal. The three-day visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the historical ties and bilateral relations between the two Iberian countries.

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Following a short flight across the border, Their Majesties received a formal welcome when they landed at Porto Airport.

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The royal couple were then escorted to Liberdade Square and officially welcomed by the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

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They were also greeted by thousands of admirers.

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Queen Letizia kicked off the mini royal tour in a beautiful dusty pink outfit from her head-designer, Felipe Varela.

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The set consists of a guipure coat and tonal sheath dress. Letizia first wore it for the wedding of Prince Guillaume Of Luxembourg and Stéphanie de Lannoy in 2012.

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She again choose to pair the ensemble with the matching Felipe Varela suede clutch and gloves.

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Letizia changed up the look with her pink Magrit reptile-patterned pumps and sported a new pair of pink-toned waterfall baroque pearl earrings.

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Their provenance was initially a mystery until one of my astute readers suggested they originate from the guipure coat! The coat was originally decorated with tonal pink pearls as shown in the image below from 2012.

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Today we see the coat no longer features the pearls.

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We received confirmation from Felipe Varela that the earrings were created from the pearls and beads on the coat.

Queen Letizia complemented her glamorous style with an elegant chignon.

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Later this evening, the Spanish royals will attend a gala dinner in Guimaraes, Portugal.

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Queen Letizia in head-to-toe repeat for a day in Valencia

24/11/2016

The King and Queen of Spain traveled to the historic port city of Valencia for a day of engagements.

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They arrived at the Llotja de la Seda, a late Valencian Gothic-style civil building to deliver the 28th edition of the Rey Jaime I Prizes.

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The annual awards were created in 1989 through the initiative of the Valencian Foundation for Advanced Studies. The prizes, worth €100,000, are presented to individuals for significant contributions in scientific research within Spain.

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Following the formal ceremony, Their Majesties changed gears and popped in to the Mercado Central (Central Market), to mark the centenary of its facilities.

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The King and Queen of Spain are the honorary presidents of the Mercado Central, which is the largest active market in Europe.

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The royal couple visited stalls and stopped to chat to locals along the tour.

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For her day in Valencia, Queen Letizia repeated the exact outfit she wore to last year's National Day parade and the 2016 'Cervantes Award' ceremony, recycling each piece from head-to-toe.

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The ensemble includes a cobalt blue A-line dress with midnight blue velvet ribbon trim and a matching cropped jacket.

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She teamed the set with her midnight blue patent pumps from Magrit, and Felipe Varela ocean blue leather clutch.

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Her Majesty completed the look with her dazzling Aldao aquamarine teardrop earrings.

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The Queen of Bouclé

22/11/2016

Queen Letizia joined her King Felipe VI today for a visit to the headquarters of the Spanish Episcopal Conference (SEC) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

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This is the first royal visit to the Plenary Assembly in 15 years with the last visit performed by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia in 2001.

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Established in 1966, the SEC is an administrative institution and composed of all the bishops of the dioceses of Spain.

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The Spanish queen showcased a modest style for the ceremony in Madrid, wearing her signature black Hugo Boss trousers and a new bouclé top.

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The fitted top is made from a mix of fuchsia pink and autumnal colored yarns. It features long sleeves, a round neckline and peplum waist. The brand remains unknown.

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Letizia is very fond of bouclé fabric and owns countless jackets made from the looped yarn. Here's just a small example from some her favorite designers and brands.

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Letizia coordinated the outfit with her Mbubag 'Arts' ostrich clutch and simple black leather stiletto heels from Magrit.

She offset the conservative ensemble with her interchangeable earrings from Spanish jeweler Coolook. She wore the brand's smoky quartz 'Big Candy' stud earrings paired with the 'Hera' pendants.

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Queen Letizia in new Hugo Boss separates for reunion with former TVE collegues

18/11/2016

On Friday Queen Letizia attended an audience at Zarzuela Palace with King Felipe VI, where they met representatives from the Spanish broadcaster TVE to mark its 60th anniversary.

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Her Majesty, a former news anchor who used to work at TVE, looked refined in a simple black knit top and a co-ordinating belted skirt.

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The mixed media skirt is a new addition to her closet from Hugo Boss. It is the German brand's BOSS 'Viphima' flared skirt with contrasting insert (£179). The skirt has a modern A-line shape and the contrasting jacquard insert with a subtly cross-hatched texture is the focus of its design.

BOSS Hugo Boss Viphima flared skirt with contrasting insert

The textured front is reminiscent of the interference pattern you used to see on old analogue TVs. Perhaps Letizia choose it as a sartorial tribute to the Spanish Television broadcaster.

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She teamed the skirt with the black Hugo Boss 'Fabrisia' pure wool sweater (£129) which I was able to identify from the "double-finished" border detail on the neckline.

The lightweight BOSS women’s sweater in made from very fine new wool. Details such as the double-finished borders on the neckline and hem give its simple design a modern accent.

BOSS Hugo Boss Fabrisia black pure wool sweater

Letizia also debuted a new pair of crocodile-embossed pumps from Hugo Boss. They are the BOSS 'Staple R100-C' model (US$395).

Hugo Boss BOSS 'Staple R100-C' Black Crocodile-Embossed Pumps

The Italian-made pumps have an almond toe box, a 10 cm stiletto heel and feature a branded bar-shaped ornament at the back. They are no longer available in the 10 cm heel, but they are available with a shorter 7 cm heel as shown below. This alternative style is named the Staple R70-C.

Hugo Boss BOSS Staple R70-C Black Crocodile Embossed Pumps

Also available online are the BOSS 'Staple R100-P' heels, which are rendered in patent leather.

Letizia coordinated the pumps with a black reptile skin wide belt (unidentified).

She finished the look with her familiar TOUS cultured freshwater pearl drop earrings which have again become her favorite. She has worn the classic pearl drops on four out of six engagements this month.

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Queen Letizia in Felipe Varela repeat for historic opening of the 12th Legislature

17/11/2016

The Spanish royal family chaired their first opening of a new term of Parliament since King Felipe VI became the reigning Monarch in June 2014.

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Queen Letizia and her two daughters, Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Infanta Sofía of Spain, joined King Felipe outside Parliament before a ceremony to inaugurate the 12th Legislature in Madrid.

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The royal family were also joined by the Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, as they arrived to the Opening ceremony of the term of office held at the Lower House.

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King Felipe VI opened parliament today after ten months of political gridlock finally came to an end following two separate elections. Mariano Rajoy was returned as Spain's Prime Minister.

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Given the nature of today's historic opening, I expected to see Queen Letizia in something new from her head designer Felipe Varela. Instead, Her Majesty stepped out in an ensemble she has previously worn. I believe Queen Letizia opted for a modest approach to her sartorial choice in light of the controversy that has surrounded the formation of this parliament.

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This is the forth occasion Letizia has repeated the teal Felipe Varela fitted half-tweed dress since its debut on Columbus Day in October 2014.

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She coordinated it with her bespoke teal Magrit suede accessories.

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The Queen wore her hair in a low chignon and topped off the look with her TOUS Ruby and Emerald earrings.

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