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Queen Letizia debuts heirloom brooch for Spain's National Day

12/10/2017

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The Spanish royal family attended National Day celebrations in Madrid today. ​
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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. ​
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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.
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Leonor opted for a patriotic red Carolina Herrera set with coordinating red shoes also by the Venezuelan-born designer. Younger sister Sofia wore a tweed Pili Carrera dress paired with blue and red two toned ballet flats by Carolina Herrera.
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Meanwhile their mother looked elegant in a 1950's-inspired set by her go-to designer, Felipe Varela. The blue-grey outfit featured a belted woollen jacket and a matching box-pleated skirt detailed with a hand-embroidered floral motif on the front and back.
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She accessorised with familiar pieces including her navy Nina Ricci suede pumps, midnight blue Felipe Varela pleated satin clutch, and Australian pearl earrings. 
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The highlight of today's ensemble was a pearl and diamond brooch pinned to Letizia's lapel. The Spanish royal heirloom is designed with a large round pearl surrounded by 12 diamonds and a teardrop pearl pendant suspended from a single diamond.
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Letizia's mother-in-law, Queen Sofia wore the brooch on many occasions during her consortship but this was Letizia's first time wearing the piece.
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Queen Letizia has predominantly favored tailored designs by Felipe Varela for this annual national day event. In 2010 she 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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What did you think of this year's outfit?
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Nancy Williams
17/10/2017 12:05:34 am

I really like this year's ensemble although it is on the conservative side. In fact, I think every year, she has looked smashing. Investors the pants-shawl look is great but maybe a little too casual for the occasion.

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Joanne
17/10/2017 01:22:37 pm

It's pretty...not my favorite though. It looks heavy. She wears it well though, like everything! :)

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Patrícia
17/10/2017 09:11:34 pm

Perfect head to toe. Best year 2008 and 2010 (except the pants). The brooch is out of this world, so beautiful. 2007 is a look to forget.

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Te
8/7/2019 07:31:34 pm

This outfit is not on the gallery https://www.hola.com/realeza/casa_espanola/20171011100478/reina-letizia-felipe-vi-reaparicion/
Dress is by Nina Ricci

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Elizabeth (Admin)
8/7/2019 08:08:21 pm

It was a private funeral for a friend and working member of His Majesty's royal household. The photos were exclusive to Hola hence the reason I did not cover the event.

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