Queen Letizia is fabulous in fuchsia for gala dinner honouring Japan's new Emperor

22/10/2019

Following today's enthronement ceremony, the King and Queen of Spain attended a gala dinner hosted by the newly acceded Japanese Emperor at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

King and Queen of Spain attend Gala dinner hosted by Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

The event was attended by royals and dignitaries from around the world.

Queen Letizia premiered a fuchsia pink gown from her go-to fashion designer Carolina Herrera. The bespoke creation features white floral embroidery on its bodice which cascade midway down the skirt.

Queen Letizia wears fuchsia pink Carolina Herrera embroidered gown

She carried a new clutch also by the Carolina Herrera fashion house. It is the label's 'Scala Insignia' clutch (£410) handcrafted in satin and detailed with a distinctive ruthenium plated clasp replicating House of Herrera's 35th anniversary bracelet encircling a stone.

It came as no surprise that we saw "The Good One" this evening. Her Majesty donned the Fleur de Lys tiara, a diadem exclusively reserved for Spanish queens. It is the most prominent tiara that the Spanish royal family possesses and it is affectionately named the "La Buena," or "The Good One" by the royal family.

Made in 1906 by the Spanish court jeweler Ansorena, the Fleur de Lys tiara was a wedding gift from King Alfonso XIII to Queen Victoria Eugenia (Ena). The all-diamond tiara features three large fleur de lys motifs - the symbol of Spain's reigning family, the House of Bourbon. The motifs are connected by swirls and scrolls and set in platinum. Queen Letizia first wore it in February 2017 to the gala dinner for the President of Argentina.

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We saw it again later that year during the State visit to the UK.

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Letizia again complemented the tiara with the joyas de pasar diamond earrings. On her sash was pinned the fleur de lys diamond brooch which originates from the centrepiece of her "Princess" tiara.

Queen Letizia wears Fleur de Lys tiara, joyas de pasar diamond earrings and fleur de lys diamond brooch which originates from the centrepiece of her Princess tiara

Like earlier today, Her Majesty was decorated with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown which she was awarded during the Japanese state visit in 2017 by Emperor Akihito.

Image Source: Japanese Cabinet Office

21 Comments

Milly

24/10/2019 04:02:21 pm

Now that's a bold dress! I'm not sure what to make of it. I love that it is vibrant but it's a bit too Barbie doll pink for my taste. I feel like Letizia adopted the mantra, "go hard, or go home" for this gala. I'm happy to see the return of "The Good One." It was a fitting occasion to take it out of the vault. I would love to know the logistics of travelling with all these jewels! I wonder if they come with their own personal guard!?

24/10/2019 04:29:46 pm

Yea I kind of agree. The colour is too bright and she sometimes tend to wear these Barbi kind of clothes that sometimes just is not fitting. Overshadowing?

Simone

24/10/2019 07:35:16 pm

Overshadowing? In Japan? Where the Empress needed 4 hours to be dressed up. Please!!

It is time fot that, she uses to wear pantsuits and no jewerly....

She wore the best Spanish jewels to honor the Country...

Infanta Elena has a dress like this also. Did you see Maxima of the Netherlands??

This is a Queen!!

Stephanie

24/10/2019 05:13:50 pm

Wow! What a fabulous dress to showcase the magnificent tiara and earrings. Queen Letizia, you rock!

Ola

24/10/2019 07:03:41 pm

It is bright and it is over the top but I love it! She must be one confident woman to be able to pull something like this. Just Wow! I do think that other ladies who were present were really impressed as well. She definitely turned many heads!

Vickie Townsend

24/10/2019 07:07:42 pm

I would have liked this dress if were a paler shade of pink, if pink be required. Better yet, red or dark dark green or something. It might have been better (if appropriate) to have it strapless, leaving the embroidery to be the top of the bodice. This is not my favorite look, colorwise. The embroidery is beatiful but for some reason just doesn't work for me on the bodice with the sleeves, etc.

Simone

24/10/2019 07:24:53 pm

Spanish pink, with embrodery....again an Spanish design......It is Spain being reoresented in Japan.

Ps: Infanta Elena has a very similar dress by Caprile.

Simone

24/10/2019 07:52:03 pm

Felipe's sisters....Elena and Cristina..

https://www-vanitatis-elconfidencial-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com/amp/casas-reales/2019-10-22/reina-letizia-vestido-capote-caprile-infanta-elena-cristina_2295163/?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15719068785788&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=De%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanitatis.elconfidencial.com%2Fcasas-reales%2F2019-10-22%2Freina-letizia-vestido-capote-caprile-infanta-elena-cristina-38_2295163%2F

Kumi

25/10/2019 07:33:31 am

Thank you for the link, Simone! So that's Spanish style! 💗
I think Queen Letizia really impressed Japanese people.

Jennifer F

24/10/2019 08:15:58 pm

Wow! Queen Letizia looks spectacular! There is no denying that the distinctive silk skirt has all of the hallmarks of traditional Carolina Herrera. I am delighted to be proved wrong in stating that their bespoke creations are uninspired! I hope that moving forward we will see more of the brands timeless unfiltered aesthetic. The fuchsia is simply breathtaking and completely unexpected. Exquisite glass beading adds further opulence, echoing the glittering abundance of diamonds while defining her figure, as it gently cascades down the dress. Despite the lavish amount of jewels, shocking colour and embroidery, this ensemble doesn't overpower her, she appears statuesque with the voluminous skirt balancing all. I wondered if the top and dress are separate, as there seems to be a slight overlap, this would allow the gown to be worn as a strapless piece at a later date (I think the sleeves add drama and appear more stately). The embroidered florals may represent camellias, in Japan they are often used in sacred ceremonies which would be a beautiful tribute to the country.

Bertie

25/10/2019 04:49:32 am

I love the sweeping full shape of that skirt and the way it is cut to become a small train at the back. The fabric looks fantastic and so rich :)

Wendy

24/10/2019 08:17:13 pm

The dress is gorgeous, the only thing is that the sleeves were added late to do the gown a bit more modest and they tend to crease.

As Simone said, Spanish pink and a Queen gown.

Sandy

24/10/2019 11:08:11 pm

The bright pink colour of this dress reminds me of Pepto-Bismol or bubblegum. It really stands out in a crowd. I appreciate the workmanship of the silver embroidery that wraps all around the dress including the back. It doesn't look like a CH dress more like Varela. But I think something is wrong with the sleeves as they are not sitting quite right on the upper arms. I must say it is a very unusual choice for Letizia. The tiara really makes her look regal especially with the way her hair was brought up. I think the two gowns worn for this enthronement ceremony were so different, original and colourful from what the other royals wore.

Karen

25/10/2019 07:20:11 am

Ah yes, Pepto-Bismol... I was trying in vain to use the right words to describe it but you got it right on Sandy.

Laura

25/10/2019 01:55:21 pm

Sandy, I was thinking Pepto-Bismal also. This dress with its full skirt, rich embroidery and all the jewels, is so over the top. But I LOVE it! It is every little girls vision of a fairy tale princess.

Simone

25/10/2019 06:46:17 pm

In Spain we do not know what Pepto-Bismol is.

Sandy

25/10/2019 10:46:40 pm

It is a liquid medication for all kinds of stomach ailments. Please google it Simone. You will find the colour is almost exactly the same.

Bertie

25/10/2019 04:43:01 am

Utter magnificence and the stuff of dreams, Letizia is at the top of her game here. And another sharp offering from Herrera who seems to be overtaking Varela in the formal royal tailoring style stakes. The colour is sensational, the traditional floral pattern beautifully offset by its asymmetric placement, and that sleek clutch is an absolute peach. The bling, of course, is to die for. I'm becoming more accustomed to this stunning tiara and liking it more on a each outing. Le Buena indeed.

Ava Pittman

25/10/2019 06:45:38 am

The perfect choice for this event, the Queen looks so regal, graceful and stunning in this gown. The embroidery is so intricate and exquisite. The Fleur de Lys tiara is a beautiful tiara. I never tire of the craftmanship and placement of diamonds, its superb. Earrings are a great choice, but that brooch I love, dainty and delicate looking in its design but its a gorgeous piece.

Karen

25/10/2019 07:13:56 am

I like the shape of the gown. Even the shorter than usual sleeves.

The pink of the gown I'm trying to like. I don't dislike it that much nor like it. I just find it overall too pink indeed. As to the embroidery on the gown, I'm not sure I like it even if the gown was a different colour.

Anyways, QL looks regal with her tiara and earrings though.

The one item I love even on its own is the pink CH clutch. Gorgeous! Pink in small doses is nice.

Asya

26/10/2019 12:59:45 am

I like this gown much more than the previous one! The delicate scrollwork in the roses seems to echo the design of the tiara. I think QL looks stunning!

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