On Wednesday evening, King Felipe VI & Queen Letizia held a gala dinner in honour of the President of Peru and First Lady, who are on a State visit to Spain. This followed on from the official welcome and luncheon held earlier in the day.
Their Majesties arrive and welcome their guests at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
A look at the elegant setting.
Queen Letizia resembled a fairytale princess in a voluminous Felipe Varela tulle gown which she first wore in 2011 for the pre-wedding dinner on the eve of Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton.
Here's a look back at Letizia arriving at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London for the pre-wedding dinner.
Tonight, Queen Letizia complemented her regal style with the Mellerio Floral Tiara, a piece she has donned on many occasions, and was arguably her favorite when she was the Princess of Asturias.
The tiara is made of diamonds set in gold and silver floral motifs, and is the property of her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia. She also wore her "wedding" earrings - a gift from her parents-in-law, and "joyas de pasar" diamond bracelet.
The purple sash and medals are the Order of Merit for Distinguished Service Peru.
FASHION FLASHBACK
This was the eighth State Visit of a foreign Head of State to Spain since Felipe and Letizia became monarchs in June 2014. Below is a look back at Letizia's regal garb for the gala banquets. Do you have a favourite?
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Queen Letizia was at the Base “Príncipe” in Madrid today to conduct a ceremonial flag presentation.
Her Majesty delivered the Spanish National Flag to the 'Napoles' Infantry Regiment 4.
Queen Letizia donned a familiar outfit for this patriotic occasion.
She wore her Felipe Varela tweed coat dress featuring a hand embroidered black bead floral motif. The bespoke piece was first worn to the National Day parade in October 2016, then in April 2017 for the Cervantes Award ceremony, and again for a luncheon with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in April 2018.
Today she teamed it with her black Carolina Herrera slingback suede pumps.
On her dress was pinned the Commander dame's bow of the Order of Charles III, and Letizia rounded off the outfit with her Chanel 'Plume' earrings.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended a gala banquet dinner this evening at the Royal Palace in Rabat, hosted by King Mohammed VI of Morocco.
The Spanish monarchs are currently on a two day State visit to the Kingdom of Morocco and arrived earlier today.
Queen Letizia was a vision in white, wearing a new kaftan-inspired Felipe Varela number consisting of a floor length slip and a sheer embroidered tunic with floral motifs.
She complemented the outfit with her metallic silver clutch (reportedly by Felipe Varela), and Magrit 'Hera' silver metallic sandals.
Letizia topped off the elegant look with the "joyas de pasar" diamond chanton earrings.
The King & Queen of Spain undertook their first public engagement of the New Year today.
Their Majesties presided over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar, which is deeply rooted in the Spanish military and dates back to 1782 during the reign of Carlos III. The ceremony is held annually on the day of Epiphany at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Following the parade, King Felipe and Queen Letizia made their way to the Throne Room within the Palace to meet officials from the Government, the Ministry of Defence and the Civil Guard.
As tradition dedicates, Queen Letizia wore a long dress. It is customary for royal women to wear a full length gown to the Pascua Militar ceremony. Below is a look back at Letizia's previous ensembles since becoming Queen consort.
Today she opted for a luxurious midnight blue velvet gown and a new navy Emporio Armani metallic-tweed jacket (RRP US$745). It's believed that the dress is the same as the one she wore for the 2012 and 2014 Pascua Militar.
Her Majesty rugged up with her black Carolina Herrera fur collar cape when she arrived at the palace for the parade.
Letizia teamed the look with matching blue suede accessories by Magrit. She carried the 'Liz' clutch (€200) featuring a flap with peak turns.
On her feet were the Magrit 'Liza' pumps (€310) with a pointed toe, heart shaped vamp, and a retro-inspired heel.
Letizia opted for her dainty TOUS White Gold Puppies Earrings with Diamonds (US$640).
The highlight of today's ensemble was the 'joyas de pasar' pearl and diamond brooch. This is the first occasion we have seen Her Majesty wear the heirloom piece reserved for the exclusive use of Spanish queens.
As Queen Victoria Eugenia (Ena) described it, it's "a brooch with a large pale gray pearl surrounded by diamonds and from which hangs a pear-shaped pearl". Below is a picture of Queen Ena wearing the brooch circa 1920's.
Later that afternoon, the Spanish royal family were pictured leaving Zarzuela Palace en route to the home of Letizia's father for private celebrations marking the Feast of the Epiphany.
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.
Here's a closer look at the "plunging" neckline and lace insert.
There were also a new pair of diamond and sapphire earrings.
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.
On Wednesday evening, King Felipe VI & Queen Letizia held a gala dinner at the Royal Palace of Madrid for the President of China and his wife, who are on a State visit to Spain.
Queen Letizia chose the understated black Felipe Varela velvet gown for the glittering event, which she debuted at last year's State gala dinner for the visiting Argentine president and First Lady.
Tonight, Her Majesty wore the Queen Maria Christina’s Cartier Loop Tiara for the first time!
The diadem is made of diamonds and pearls and set in platinum, and reportedly made by Cartier. This hefty tiara was a wedding present to Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria for her wedding to King Alfonso XII of Spain in 1879. The Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor has a detailed write-up on the piece.
Queen Letizia complemented the tiara with joyas de pasar pieces including the large chaton diamond earrings, and double diamond bracelets which she stacked on one arm for maximum glitz.
Her Majesty donned the Order of Carlos III sash pinned with a diamond Fleur de lys brooch originating from the centerpiece of her "Princess" tiara.
A closer look at Letizia's elegant up-do.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia hosted a private dinner at the Palace of La Zarzuela this evening for President Xi Jinping of China and his wife who are on a three-day State visit to Spain.
Queen Letizia looked dazzling in her peacock blue Felipe Varela midi dress, first worn at the 2017 Princess of Asturias Awards concert.
Letizia accessorized with her Bvlgari aquamarine teardrop earrings, and a 'joyas de pasar' bracelet for the stately occasion.
Today was a very special day for the Spanish Royal Family!
Not only was it Princess Leonor's 13th birthday, it was also the day of her first public speech!
The princess, heir to the Spanish throne, joined her father on stage for the reading of the Spanish Constitution for the 40th anniversary of its approval by the Congress at the Cervantes Institute in Madrid.
For her daughter's big day, Queen Letizia re-wore the grey-blue Felipe Varela belted wool jacket with embroidered box-pleat skirt.
This is the forth occasion Letizia has worn the set which she debuted at the 2017 National Day ceremony.
She supplemented the ensemble with her custom Magrit 'Hawa' clutch and Nina Ricci pointed toe pumps.
Letizia topped off the look with Bvlgari aquamarine earrings - a gift from the Italian jewelery house, following the birth of Leonor.
Queen Letizia dazzles in embroidered Felipe Verela frock for Princess of Asturias awards ceremony19/10/2018
On Friday evening, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided over the 2018 Princess of Asturias awards ceremony held at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo.
As in previous years, Their Majesties were joined by Felipe's mother, Queen Sofia for the traditional walk on the blue carpet.
Once inside the theater, Felipe and Letizia took their places at the head table to deliver the awards, while Sofia went to the Royal Box.
The Princess of Asturias Awards is a series of annual prizes awarded by the Princess of Asturias Foundation to individuals, entities or organisations who make notable achievements in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs. Founded in 1980 by Felipe, it was previously known as the Prince of Asturias Awards but renamed in 2015 to reflect the country's new heir to the Spanish throne, Princess Leonor.
This event is one of the most anticipated on the Spanish royal calendar and we are always excited to see what Queen Letizia will premier at this annual gala. Tonight she did not disappoint! Letizia looked regal in an intricately embroidered Felipe Varela midi dress. The dress is a patchwork of a jacquard reptile-skin pattern, and hand-embroidered glass bead motifs.
Letizia coordinated this evening's look with her custom black Magrit 'Nassa' clutch and a new pair of bespoke leather-trimmed mesh peep-toe platform heels also by Magrit.
She topped off the look with the Joyas de pasar diamond chanton earrings, once the property of Queen Ena and now part of the royal jewelry collection for the select use of Spanish queens.
FASHION FLASHBACK
Letizia has only ever trusted the Spanish couturier to outfit her for this special occasion since her first attendance in 2004. Letizia was absent in 2005 due to the impending birth of Princess Leonor. Do you have a favourite look?
The Spanish royal family attended National Day celebrations in Madrid today.
The patriotic commemoration marks the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival into the Americas on 12th October 1492, also known as Columbus Day in the United States.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia were accompanied by their daughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia to preside over the traditional military parade of Fiesta Nacional de España.
Following the parade, the royal couple hosted a reception in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace where they had invited diplomats and Spanish dignitaries.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
SET: A bespoke pale dusty pink double-breasted jacket with a matching Chantilly lace midi dress by Felipe Varela.
FASHION FLASHBACK
Letizia has predominantly favored tailored designs by Felipe Varela for this annual national day event. In 2010, the then Princess of Asturias branched out and wore a relaxed pant and shawl ensemble. Letizia's smart casual approach didn't go down too well with everyone, and she has since rectified her faux pas in subsequent years.
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