King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia presided over a State tribute for the victims of COVID-19 and recognition of health personnel who gave their lives to save thousands of people, at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
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The event was attended by the families of 102 workers in the health sector who died during the pandemic, from all over the country. Four families of healthcare workers who died during the pandemic received the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit on behalf of all honoured health workers. Symbolising hope, the first vaccinated people in Spain from several autonomous communities with an age range between 78-96 years also attended.
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With this act, the Royal Family, the institutions and Spanish society as a whole wanted to express to the families their pain and gratitude for their work and for their total dedication. After the State Tribute, Their Majesties met with families of the deceased health workers.
WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE
DRESS: Bottega Veneta petrol blue embroidered butterfly dress (repeat).
Previously worn:
2 Mar 2018
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7 Feb 2019
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17 Sep 2020
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4 Jun 2021
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HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' clutch (repeat).
SHOES: Manolo Blahnik BB snakeskin-embossed pumps (repeat).
EARRINGS: Gold & Roses 'Skyline' crawler earrings (repeat).
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