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Queen Letizia looks festive in a red royal recycle for National Fashion Awards

19/12/2018

For her final public engagement of 2018, the Queen of Spain attended the 5th edition of the National Fashion Industry Awards at the Museo del Traje in Madrid.

Letizia, a long time champion of Spanish fashion, presented awards to the country's most acclaimed fashion industry professionals.

Sartorially speaking, Queen Letizia ended the year in a similar way she started it - with a royal recycle from her mother-in-law!

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The red blouson dress (or separates) once belonged to Queen Sofia, and date back to 1980 when she and her husband visited Denmark.

You may recall Queen Letizia first wore a vintage dress from Queen Sofia's closet in January for King Don Juan Carlos 80th Birthday celebration.

Letizia teamed the vintage piece with her custom red Magrit suede pointed vamp pumps and Carolina Herrera 'Maysa' clutch bag.

She rounded off the all-red ensemble with her cabochon ruby and diamond dangle earrings.

FASHION FLASHBACK

Below is a recollection of Letizia's past looks for this annual event which launched in 2014. She did not attend the 2015 ceremony because her grandfather passed away the night before the event, so she received the winners at the Palace of La Zarzuela in April 2016.

2014

2016

2017

Their Majesties are expected to resume royal duties in the first week of the new year when they preside over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar on 6th January 2019.

Feliz Navidad and Happy New Year to all my readers!

- Elizabeth xo

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No sartorial surprises for ABC Journalism Awards

17/12/2018

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The King and Queen of Spain attended the annual 'Mariano de Cavia', 'Luca de Tena' and 'Mingote' Journalism Awards gala dinner this evening hosted by Spain's national newspaper, ABC.

The awards are the oldest and most prestigious honours in Spanish journalism and Queen Letizia, a former journalist, was on hand to deliver the €10,000 prize to this year's recipients.

Queen Letizia stepped out for the black-tie event in her Carolina Herrera Dégradé Sequin Silk Midi Dress which she premiered at the Israeli reception in November last year.

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She again teamed the sparkly cocktail dress with her black LODI straight-cut vamp patent pumps.

Letizia carried her custom black Magrit 'Nassa' clutch.

She arrived at the event wearing a new black coat. I believe it may be velvet or short faux fur with a full faux fur trim.

Her Majesty finished the look with the joyas de pasar diamond chanton earrings - a collection of jewels designated by Queen Ena in her will for the select use of Spanish queens.

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Below is a recollection of Letizia's past looks for this annual event since becoming Queen in 2014:

2014

2015

2016

2017

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Queen Letizia is glamorous in green Sandro scarf dress

13/12/2018

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It was a busy day for the Queen of Spain today. In the morning she attended the closing seminar of the 2nd International Congress: The Voice of the Rural Women.

She arrived at the Marriot Auditorium Hotel wearing her black Carolina Herrera A-Line Belted Coat.

Inside the auditorium she took off the coat to reveal a stunning scarf print dress by Sandro Paris.

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Rendered in a lightweight twill with a satin-like finish, this green midi dress is patterned in a paisley print reminiscent of silk scarves. A wrap-style V-neckline flows into a pleated skirt, creating a silhouette that works perfectly for weekday wardrobes and weekend soirées. It retails for US$515 and is now on sale for US$360.50 at Sandro. It is also available at Harrods.

Sandro Paris LONG DRESS WITH SCARF PRINTS

Letizia offset the patterned frock with solid black accessories including her Nina Ricci 'Arc' leather clutch, and her Prada Saffiano print patent leather pointy toe pumps.

She finished the look with her custom TOUS black diamond extra long string earrings.

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Later that day, Queen Letizia joined King Felipe at the Teatro Real in Madrid for the 80th anniversary commemorations of the Spanish national daily sport newspaper, MARCA.

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Queen Letizia attends Foundation Against Drug Addiction meeting

12/12/2018

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The Queen of Spain attended a meeting with the Foundation Against Drug Addiction (FAD) today. You may recall that Her Majesty became honorary president of FAD in September 2015, taking on the role from Queen Sofia who served as patron for nearly 30 years.

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She stepped out in her BOSS 'Colorina' wool-blend striped coat.

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Hugo Boss 'Colorina' wool-blend striped colorblock coat

Queen Letizia debuted the color-block coat in November 2016 during the State Visit to Portugal, and it's a piece she's worn on many occasions since then.

29 Nov 2016 - Portugal

1 Feb 2017 - Lunch with German president

19 Jan 2018 - Joma Sports visit

14 Feb 2018 - FEDER meeting

Today she ditched the skirt and instead teamed it with her charcoal grey Hugo Boss 'Tiluna' Stretch Virgin Wool Dress Pants, and the orange Hugo Boss 'Foebe' knit wool top.

On Letizia's feet were her charcoal grey suede platform pumps - a bespoke design by Magrit.

She carried a new orange clutch bag also by the Spanish accessories brand.

Letizia harmonized the ensemble with her citrine and diamond white gold earrings.

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Queen Letizia is chic in checks for Princess of Girona Foundation meeting

11/12/2018

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The King and Queen of Spain welcomed the board members of the Princess of Girona Foundation today to the Royal Palace of Madrid for their annual meeting.

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The board meeting summarized the activities carried out by the Foundation during the course
of the year and outlined the action plan and budget for 2019.

Queen Letizia wore a new grey check dress by Massimo Dutti (€99.95). The midi dress made of 100% wool with a belt detail features an A-line silhouette, a round neckline, front button fastening concealed by a placket and short sleeves.

Massimo Dutti 100% WOOL CHECK DRESS WITH BELT

She offset the look with her custom blue Magrit 'Hawa' clutch and coordinating pumps.

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Letizia rounded off the look with her Bvlgari diamond and aquamarine earrings. Today she removed the aquamarine stone and wore only the hoops.

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A royal recycle for ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution

6/12/2018

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The Spanish royal family attended the Solemn ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution at Congress of Deputies on Thursday.

Queen Letizia looked regal in her bespoke red Carolina Herrera piped sheath dress.

She has now worn it on three occasions since its debut in September.

8 Sep 2018 - Covadonga anniversary celebrations

16 Oct 2018 - World Food Day in Rome

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Queen Letizia supplemented the look with custom pieces by Magrit. She carried her red 'Kares' suede clutch bag and on her feet were the 'Ivonne' pumps.

Queen Letizia added a personal touch by wearing her mother-in-law's ruby and diamond dove 'Saudi' earrings.

They were gifted to Queen Sofia from the Saudi Arabian monarchy many decades ago. You may recall Letizia first wore them during the State visit to Japan in April 2017.

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Queen Letizia stuns in plunging cocktail dress for concert commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Constitution

5/12/2018

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The King and Queen of Spain attended a commemorative concert this evening for the 40th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution, an event commissioned by the Congress and the Senate on the occasion of the anniversary and that has been directed by the Granada-born composer Iluminada Pérez Frutos.

For the event at the National Music Auditorium in Madrid, Queen Letizia wore a "new" navy satin dress with a pleated midi skirt and a pronounced V-neck, adorned with a tonal blue lace and a nude lining. It is reportedly a vintage piece belonging to her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia.

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Here's a closer look at the "plunging" neckline and lace insert.

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There were also a new pair of diamond and sapphire earrings.

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Some suggest they might be the same earrings seen here on Queen Sofia, but the jury is still out on that one.

Queen Letizia complemented the dress with her navy Felipe Varela flap clutch, and her navy Nina Ricci suede pumps.

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Queen Letizia is glamorous in grey for art exhibition opening

3/12/2018

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The King and Queen of Spain presided over the opening of the exhibition The Poetics of Democracy - Images and Counter-Images from the Spanish Transition at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid.

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Queen Letizia stepped out in a new grey a-line dress with a shawl collar and tonal check pattern. The brand is currently unknown. She cinched in the waist with a black skinny leather belt.

Letizia teamed the dress with her Hugo Boss BOSS 'Bespoke T. Handle M' bag, and black Prada Saffiano print patent leather pointy toe pumps.

She topped off the outfit with her Chanel 'Plume' earrings.

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