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Queen Letizia looks elegant in Emporio Armani Ruffle Dress for Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award

18/11/2020

The King and Queen of Spain attended the ceremony of the XXXVII edition of the 'Francisco Cerecedo' Journalism Award, granted by the Association of European Journalists (AEJ), at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the ceremony of the XXXVII edition of the 'Francisco Cerecedo' Journalism Award on 18 November 2020

The AEJ brings together individual journalists through their membership of the national sections. It was set up in 1962 in the then six EEC-countries by 70 journalists, who were committed to the need for European integration in a democratic way, determined to defend the freedom of information and press in Europe.

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The Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award is held annually by the AEJ under the sponsorship of BBVA. A monetary prize of €24,000 is endowed along with a medal designed by the sculptor Julio López Hernández. This years recipient was Vicente Vallés, director and presenter of Noticias 2 of Antena 3, 'in recognition of the rigour, independence and depth with which he has been carrying out his work in the television medium during the last decades'.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain deliver the ceremony of the XXXVII edition of the 'Francisco Cerecedo' Journalism Award on 18 November 2020

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: Emporio Armani Black Ruffle Side Dress (repeat). First worn in October 2018 for the Princess of Asturias Awards concert.

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HANDBAG: Bottega Veneta iconic 'Knot' clutch (repeat).

SHOES: Manolo Blahnik black snake embossed pumps with a custom rubber platform sole (repeat).

EARRINGS: Coolook 'Venus' zirconia hoop earrings (repeat).

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FASHION FLASHBACK

Letizia typically favours a dark palette for this annual event since she started attending in 2004. In 2017 she surprised us with a white Teresa Helbig flapper-style dress. Below is a look back at her most recent ensembles since becoming queen consort in 2014.

2014 - Felipe Varela

2015 - Felipe Varela

2016 - Uterque

2017 - Teresa Helbig

2018 - Carolina Herrera

2019 - Dries van Noten

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Queen Letizia repeats Massimo Dutti check trousers for a meeting with UNICEF

17/11/2020

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The Queen of Spain, as Honorary President of UNICEF Spanish Committee, held a working meeting with the organization at the Superior Council of Scientific Investigations in Madrid.

The Spanish Committee of UNICEF is one of the 37 national committees of the United Nations Fund for Children in developed countries. The organisation concentrates its efforts to make children a political and social priority and to contribute to the financing of UNICEF programs for children's rights in more than 150 developing countries.

Her Majesty was informed of UNICEF's fight against COVID-19 on a global level. During the pandemic, UNICEF has focused its efforts on; guaranteeing children's rights such as physical and mental health, safe access to educational centres, delivering technology to help combat the digital divide and the fight against the increase in child poverty.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Nina Ricci tweed swing coat (repeat).

TOP: HUGO by Hugo Boss Cornflower blue crew neck sweater with frill cuffs (repeat).

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PANTS: Massimo Dutti Checked Wide-Leg Trousers (repeat).

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SHOES: Magrit teal platform suede pumps (repeat).

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Queen Letizia repeats flecked Felipe Varela skirt suit for official opening of Toledo University Hospital

16/11/2020

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The King and Queen of Spain attended the inauguration ceremony of the Hospital Universitario de Toledo (Toledo University Hospital), built in the Santa María de Benquerencia neighbourhood of Toledo.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the inauguration ceremony of the Hospital Universitario de Toledo (Toledo University Hospital) on 16 November 2020

The new Hospital will be a centre in which new technologies and new medical specialities will be integrated to adapt to the continuous and innovative changes that occur in clinical practice. The construction of the University Hospital of Toledo will have seven buildings which will connect all hospital services. The Hospital will respond to the needs of patients in the Toledo area and a healthcare reference in Castilla-La Mancha.

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After the initial greetings, Their Majesties saw an institutional video and unveiled the commemorative plaque, followed by a tour of the hospital facilities. The event concluded with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia holding a meeting with a representation of officials of the Public Service of Castilla-La Mancha and health personnel.

Vídeo resumen de la visita inaugural de los Reyes al Hospital Universitario de Toledo @gobjccm @sanidadgob https://t.co/abNXbXvxXD pic.twitter.com/OngbOAM48B
— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) November 16, 2020

Queen Letizia choose to repeat her flecked Felipe Varela belted wool jacket with embroidered box-pleat skirt.

Queen Letizia wears grey-blue Felipe Varela belted wool jacket with embroidered box-pleat skirt for inauguration ceremony of the Hospital Universitario de Toledo (Toledo University Hospital) on 16 November 2020

This is the sixth occasion Letizia has worn the 1950's-inspired set which she debuted at the 2017 National Day ceremony.

12 Oct 2017

21 Nov 2017

16 Apr 2018

31 Oct 2018

5 Dec 2019

Letizia complemented the ensemble with her navy Magrit 'Liza' suede pumps and Carolina Herrera 'Baret' navy fold-over clutch bag.

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Queen Letizia repeats ruby leather skirt for a day of audiences

12/11/2020

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The Queen of Spain received two audiences on Thursday at the Palace of La Zarzuela in Madrid.

Queen Letizia of Spain received two audiences on Thursday 12 November 2020 at the Palace of La Zarzuela in Madrid.

Her Majesty first met with representatives of the Spanish Association of Periodical Publications Publishers (AEEPP). The Queen was informed of AEEPP's new brand 'Club Abierto de Editores' (CLABE), coinciding with their 20th anniversary which they celebrate this year.

CLABE's objective is to observe the crisis derived from the pandemic, as an accelerator for transformation within the sector. Tackling issues such as; the future of paper, training in new skills for digital media and gender equality among others. The AEEPP is a non-profit, independent business association that carries out its activity throughout Spain through its delegations and with a prominent international presence in 11 countries.

Queen Letizia later received the board of directors of the International Association of the Telephone of Hope. They informed Her Majesty of the services they provide such as; crisis intervention, promoting people's emotional health and training of volunteers. The Telephone of Hope was founded in 1971 in Seville, it's objective is the comprehensive care of people with physical, mental and sensory dysfunction with a comprehensive approach that addresses education and rehabilitation.

For the day of audiences, Queen Letizia wore a combination of red and white.

Queen Letizia wears a combination of red and white to receive two audiences on Thursday 12 November 2020 at the Palace of La Zarzuela in Madrid.

The white blouse featuring tonal embroidery, puffed shoulders and blouson sleeves was first worn 7 years ago and remains unidentified. A look back at Letizia wearing the blouse in 2013.

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Today she teamed the top with her ruby red Hugo Boss 'Selrita' Lambskin-leather pencil skirt.

The piece was first seen during last year's State Visit to South Korea.

Queen Letizia State Visit to South Korea 2019

Letizia finished the look with her bordeaux LODI 'Debra' patent leather pumps.

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Queen Letizia in a stylish mix of repeats for a meeting with the Royal Board on Disability

10/11/2020

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The Queen of Spain, as honorary president of the Royal Board on Disability, attended a working meeting at the Headquarters in Madrid.

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The Royal Board on Disability is an autonomous body attached to the Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030. Its aim is the promotion and improvement of the rights of people with disabilities, as well as their personal development, social inclusion and prevention of disabilities through planning policies, strategies, plans and programs related to disability.

Queen Letizia of Spain attends meeting of the Royal Board on Disability on 10 November 2020

During the meeting points of discussion included; 'The impact of COVID-19 and its socio-economic consequences on people with disabilities'. The Queen Letizia Program for Inclusion, Queen Letizia Awards 2021, Regulatory reform planned for this Legislature and, finally, Territorial Disability: AGE-CCAAs. After the meeting, Her Majesty greeted the staff of the Royal Board on Disability.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Unidentified winter white belted wool coat (repeat). The coat dates back to November 2010.

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TOP: Hugo Boss 'Frankie' dark red cuff detail wool sweater (repeat).

SKIRT: Hugo Boss 'Riami' Houndstooth Pencil Skirt (repeat).

BELT: Burberry black ruffle leather waist belt (repeat).

HANDBAG: Reliquiae red 'Archy' clutch (repeat).

SHOES: LODI 'Sara' ombre patent pumps (repeat).

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Queen Letizia looks smart in monochrome separates for a working meeting with FAD

5/11/2020

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The Queen of Spain, as honorary president of the Foundation for Help against Drug Addiction (FAD), chaired a working meeting at the headquarters in Madrid.

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The FAD is a private, non-profit, non-denominational, apolitical institution, created in 1986. Its mission is to encourage the personal and social development of adolescents and young people through education in positive attitudes and prevention of social risk behaviours, including drug use.

During the meeting, the strategic plan for 2021-2023 was discussed along with how the COVID-19 crisis has affected different FAD projects, in addition to strengthening the image globally of FAD as an entity that works for the youth.

Queen Letizia chairs FAD meeting on 5 November 2020

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Burberry black wool coat (repeat).

PANTS: Mango 'Kennedy' Prince of Wales suit trousers (repeat).

HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' clutch bag (repeat).

FOOTWEAR: Uterqüe black lace-up boots.

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Queen Letizia in pink pieces for the XII Call for Social Projects of Santander Bank

3/11/2020

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The Queen of Spain attended the closing ceremony of the XII Call for Social Projects of Santander Bank, at the headquarters in Madrid.

Queen Letizia of Spain attends the closing ceremony of the XII Call for Social Projects of Santander Bank, at the headquarters in Madrid on 3rd November

Call for Social Projects 'Euros de tu Nómina' (Euros from your payroll) is a Santander initiative which promotes projects that improve society. Santander employees contribute to the 'Euros from your Payroll' program, in which for every euro they donate, the entity contributes another. Thus far the program has supported 94 NGO initiatives in Spain and has helped nearly 80,000 people during its twelve years of history.

The event began with a round table which was followed by the presentation of awards. Twelve social projects were awarded and will receive €42,117 each. This year, Santander has given special recognition to the work of the Spanish Red Cross, for its support during the pandemic. Concluding the event Her Majesty gave a speech.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Carolina Herrera pink brushed wool coat (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Carolina Herrera pink brushed wool coat

TOP: NEW! Pale pink crew neck knit (unidentified).

SKIRT: Reiss 'Marlie' ombre pleated midi skirt in neutral/black (repeat).

BELT: Burberry ruffle leather waist belt (repeat).

Burberry black ruffle leather waist belt

HANDBAG: Hugo Boss 'Colyne' nude/black flap clutch (repeat).

Queen Letizia carries Hugo Boss Colyne nude/black flap clutch

SHOES: Manolo Blahnik black snake embossed pumps with a custom rubber platform sole (repeat).

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Queen Letizia looks stylish in a tonal blue outfit for a day of audiences

29/10/2020

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The Queen of Spain received two audiences today at the Palace of La Zarzuela in Madrid.

Queen Letizia of Spain received two audiences today at the Palace of La Zarzuela in Madrid on 29 October 2020

She first met the Board of Directors of the Association 'Women in a Legal World' (WLW) whose members are professional women from the legal sector who wish to transform the environment in which they operate, creating conditions that allow all professionals to have equal opportunities to excel and achieve success in their careers.

Queen Letizia met Board of Directors of the Association 'Women in a Legal World' on 29 October 2020

Queen Letizia later received a working group who have launched a chair for the promotion of women in STEM vocations (an acronym in English for science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The promoters of this initiative highlighted that while more than half of university students are women, less than 26% study STEM degrees. One of the main aims is to investigate the causes of low participation of women in studies related to STEM areas. Including the promotion of the cultural and social change necessary to encourage the incorporation of women in STEM degrees.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

TOP: NEW! Navy silk shirt with flap chest pockets (unidentified).

Queen Letizia wears navy satin shirt with flap chest pockets

SKIRT: Hugo Boss light blue high-waisted pencil skirt (repeat). First worn in June 2019.

SHOES: Magrit 'Liza' navy suede pumps (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Magrit Liza navy suede pumps

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Queen Letizia repeats trendy Sandro plaid blazer for a meeting with the CERMI

27/10/2020

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The Queen of Spain held a working meeting with the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI) at their headquarters in Madrid.

Queen Letizia of Spain held a working meeting with the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI) at their headquarters in Madrid on 27 October 2020

The CERMI, is the Spanish umbrella organisation that represents the interests of more than 3.8 million people with disabilities in Spain. The aim of CERMI is to guarantee equal opportunities for women and men with disabilities, to protect their human rights and ensure that they are fully included in society.

Queen Letizia held a meeting with CERMI on 27 October 2020

During the meeting Her Majesty was informed of the main difficulties that people with disabilities and their families are facing as a result of COVID-19. Points that were highlighted included, difficulties for people with disabilities in residential centres, access to health care, the effects on labor inclusion and access to education due to lack of accessibility of telematic tools.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

JACKET: Sandro 'Tribu' Houndstooth Plaid Blazer (repeat).

HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' clutch bag (repeat).

SHOES: Hugo Boss 'Lara' black pebbled leather loafers (repeat).

EARRINGS: Chanel 'Comète' Earrings (repeat).

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Queen Letizia looks chic in black & gold for the National Fashion Industry Awards

22/10/2020

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The Queen of Spain presided over the VI edition of the National Awards of the Fashion Industry, at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism in Madrid.

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The National Fashion Awards, is promoted by the Ministry of Industry, which recognises the work of people, institutions, organisations, companies and industries that have achieved business excellence in this sector.

Queen Letizia presided over the VI edition of the National Awards of the Fashion Industry on 23 October 2020

The event began with a round table titled 'The health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: a point of reflection for the sector'. In her speech, Minister María Reyes Maroto Illera, highlighted the exemplary work of the sector during the pandemic, stating that it had saved many lives by transforming clothing workshops into mask manufacturing workshops and protective garments for health personnel, as well as the manufacture of sanitizer gel.

Her Majesty then presented this year's awards to; Bimba & Lola, Custo Dalmau, Pisamona, Hilaturas Ferré, Mila and Pedro García, The Extreme Collection, Mixer & Pack and the Villanueva University.

WHAT QUEEN LETIZIA WORE

COAT: Carolina Herrera A-line belted coat (repeat).

TOP: NEW! Felipe Varela black tie blouse with metal buttons and sheer long sleeves.

Queen Letizia wears Felipe Varela black tie blouse with metal buttons and sheer long sleeves

Queen Letizia wears a Black tie blouse with metal buttons and sheer long sleeves

SKIRT: Massimo Dutti golden pleated skirt (repeat).

HANDBAG: Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' clutch bag (repeat).

SHOES: Manolo Blahnik black snake embossed pumps with a custom rubber platform sole (repeat).

EARRINGS: Gold and Roses Balance Combo Earrings (repeat).

Queen Letizia wears Gold and Roses Balance Combo Earrings

FASHION FLASHBACK
Below is a look back at Letizia's past outfit for this awards ceremony which launched in 2014. She did not attend the 2nd edition of the awards ceremony because her grandfather passed away the night before the event, however she did receive the winners at the Palace of La Zarzuela in April of 2016.

1st edition (2014)

3rd edition (2016)

4th edition (2017)

5th edition (2018)

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