Queen Letizia Opts for Burgundy Separates and Parfois Accents at the Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award

18/11/2025

On Tuesday evening, King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the presentation of the 42nd edition of the Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over the presentation of the 42nd edition of the Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award at the Ritz Hotel in Madrid on 18 November 2025

The award, granted by the Association of European Journalists, recognizes careers distinguished by talent, originality, independence from power, and a commitment to promoting freedom of expression.

For the occasion, Queen Letizia wore a burgundy ensemble, pairing her Falconeri Ultrasoft Cashmere Crewneck Sweater with a new Massimo Dutti sequin long skirt.

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Her accessories included the Magrit ‘Lea’ clutch and the Magrit ‘Clara’ pumps, both in matching burgundy.

Magrit 'Clara' Pumps in Burgundy Leather

In an unusual move for the Queen, who rarely wears necklaces, Letizia chose coordinated gold-and-silver jewellery by the affordable Portuguese brand Parfois: a short bicolour link necklace and matching hoop earrings.

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7 Comments

Sandy

29/11/2025 12:35:52 am

I'm not sure the sequined skirt is appropriate for this occasion. I don't like the shiny, glittery look. It looks cheap. It would work for dancing rather than journalism. I like how Letizia used the bold necklace to enliven the conservative sweater.

Laura

29/11/2025 05:25:31 am

I like that the entire outfit is monochromatic, or all one colour. Not certain if the top fully matches the bottom. Somehow a crew neck sweater (even in cashmere) seems somewhat casual with a sequin skirt. Being the same color and adding the statement necklace, however, does help tie the top and bottom together.
The shoes and clutch are a perfect match.

Ava Pittman

29/11/2025 09:14:50 am

I don't normally like sequins but this skirt is appealing to me. Love the color, rich burgundy. Her jumper looks good and works in well. Her clutch and shoes are a good color.
Her necklace and earrings are the perfect finishing touch.

Milly

30/11/2025 10:40:47 pm

I’m not a fan of the outfit—especially the sequin skirt—but I do love the colour, and the jewellery is absolutely stunning. It’s wonderful to see Queen Letizia wear a necklace, and the pieces look far more luxurious than their price suggests.

Loli

1/12/2025 03:16:04 am

This IS what everybody is wearing in Spain nowadays, Letizia is only a copycat of the last in Europe, a sweeter with a squins skirt.

Bertie

3/12/2025 08:10:13 am

It is a classic combination and seems appropriate for the journalism awards to have a touch of glitter.

Bertie

3/12/2025 08:08:47 am

I truly admire Letizia for rocking this midi-length Massimo Dutti sequin skirt, it's so characteristic of her to take something within the classic repertoire and then take it up a notch. It looks wonderful with her burgundy Falconeri cashmere. The band of plain fabric round the hem helps keep the skirt dignified and less disco.

The Magrit accessories look well, the length of the skirt lending itself to the lower heels of the Clara pumps. Of course the jewellery also takes the outfit to a higher level, despite being bargain priced. The distinctive bicolour and large links of the necklace stand out well on the plain cashmere and the earrings chime in beautifully with their matching two-tone hoops.

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Queen Letizia Opts for Burgundy Separates and Parfois Accents at the Francisco Cerecedo Journalism Award

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