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Queen Letizia in patriotic colours on Day 1 of Spain State Visit to the UK

12/7/2017

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The King and Queen of Spain are on an official State Visit to the United Kingdom. The three-day visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the friendly relations between the two countries.
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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia arrived in London yesterday evening, with the visit proper commencing this morning when Their Majesties were formally greeted by The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at their hotel.
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Charles and Camilla then accompanied them to the Horse Guards Parade for the official welcome by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.
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All the traditional elements of a State Visit played out including an inspection of the Guard of Honour by King Felipe and Prince Phillip, and a carriage procession along the Mall to Buckingham Palace.
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Queen Letizia was a ray of sunshine as she kicked off the tour in a yellow ensemble by her designer of choice, Felipe Varela.
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The bespoke set consisted of a lemon hued dress with guipure lace hem and a lighter shade summer tweed coat with the same trim. ​
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The appliqué also defined the back waist.
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As British protocol dedicates for such stately occasions, Queen Letizia wore a hat and gloves in a matching tone. This is the first occasion Her Majesty has worn a chapeau since becoming Queen consort in June 2014. The bespoke headpiece is by María Nieto.
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On her feet she wore her beige Prada beige glossed Saffiano leather pointy-toe pumps and  carried a new yellow leather flap clutch bag by Magrit.
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The pearl drop earrings are the property of her mother-in-law, Queen Sofia. This is the first occasion Letizia has worn them.
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Queen Elizabeth hosted a private lunch for her Spanish guests which was followed by a tour of a display of Spanish items in the Royal Collection.
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Queen Letizia then made a quick wardrobe change for tea with Charles and Camilla at Clarence House before visiting the Palace of Westminster, where King Felipe addressed both Houses of Parliament.
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In true diplomatic style, Her Majesty debuted a garnet red dress by British luxury fashion house, Burberry.  
Burberry Buckle Detail Satin-back Crepe Trench Dress
The Burberry Buckle Detail Satin-back Crepe Trench Dress is punctuated with buckle-trimmed epaulettes and a belted waist. It had an original price tag of £950 but is now discounted by 50% to £475.
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On her feet she wore the nude Prada pumps from earlier and carried a red leather bag by Spanish footwear and accessories company, Menbur. It is the 'Malva' clutch (€174.95).
Menbur Malva red leather clutch bag
I initially thought it was new but it came to my attention that Letizia first sported the bag during the recent visit to the Canary Islands. It was unidentified at the time because we never got to see the logo motif on the front.
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She completed the look with the ruby and diamond dove 'Saudi' earrings on loan from Queen Sofia, which Letizia first wore during the Japanese State visit.
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The day was capped off with the much anticipated State Banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.
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Queen Letizia didn't disappointment in a regal red off-the-shoulder gown by Felipe Varela.
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Her Majesty wore the Fleur de Lys tiara - the most prominent diadem that the Spanish royal family possesses. It is affectionately named the "La Buena," or "The Good One" by the royal family.  This was Letizia's second time wearing the piece.
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The tiara is one of the joyas de pasar, a collection of jewels designated by Queen Ena in her will for the select use of Spanish queens. The large diamond earrings and the weighty diamond bracelet that Letizia also wore tonight are part of that group as well.
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She was decorated with the Order of Carlos III, whilst King Felipe proudly wore his new Order of the Garter, bestowed upon by Queen Elizabeth today. 
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Rounding off the outfit was her Magrit 'Mary' red satin clutch bag which we first saw a few weeks ago.
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As many of you know, I also run the blog Kate's Closet, so this evening was a real treat for me, bringing together the two royal ladies I passionately follow! The Duchess of Cambridge looked lovely in a dusty pink lace Marchesa gown with the Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, Diana's Collingwood Pearl and Diamond earrings, and the Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau Necklace on loan from Queen Elizabeth. You'll find a detailed account of her outfit on the Kate's Closet blog.
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Well that's a wrap for today. I haven't slept in over 30 hours so I'm off to get some rest before we do it all again tomorrow. Cheers!
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16 Comments
Bertie
12/7/2017 11:02:15 pm

I just love the way Letizia is so clever with the vibrant yellow, shading it under a creamy tone coat and accenting with hat and clutch-- pure class as ever.

I'm quite taken aback at how much her outfit resembles those worn by Kate on similar occasions as by Letizia's standards this is almost cluttered with heavy lace edging and that epic frou-frou hat.

It's as if the British royals dictate a certain amount of fussy formality. Letizia's outfit for the day her own husband took on the Spanish throne was still more sleek than this, just a dusting of sparkle on the shoulders to indicate the bling-thing.

And those Prada pumps look like killer heels - rather her than me! Brilliant first state visit post, thanks!

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Bertie
13/7/2017 02:43:05 am

The Burberry is extraordinary - a dress that thinks It's a raincoat. A nod to the Brita & their weather. It has Letizia's flair for the unusual while again being a little heavier than her usual style, sombre in colour and in the rainfall detailing

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Bertie
14/7/2017 12:44:53 am

Rainfall? I think maybe raincoat was trying to get out there :-/

Alejandra Campos
13/7/2017 02:55:45 pm

I agree with your comment! When I first saw Letizia, I thought "She is replikating", the dress is so similar to Catherine's dress worn for Charlotte's christening :)

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Vanessa
18/7/2017 03:02:41 am

I do think the yellow dress looks decidedly British. Rather fussy and strange looking on Letizia. I don't care for it at all

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Laura
12/7/2017 11:39:12 pm

WOW, can Letizia wear a hat and this one is so beautiful. Pity we don't see her in hats more often. BTW I love your blog and your attention to detail.

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Beata
12/7/2017 11:53:58 pm

Well, that's a Varela, isn't it ...
And, she clearly decided to play ball the English royals style. I don't like these lace/ guipure edges at all, but she looks good. She chose a bold colour and she's pulled it off well. A lovely hat, a nice clutch, and a gorgeous pair of earrings.

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helena
13/7/2017 01:23:29 am

The gold of the Spanish flag!!

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CJ
13/7/2017 01:38:45 pm

I was thinking the same thing - both The Duchess of Cambridge and Queen Letizia together at the same time is wonderful! I was surprised with the hat as I don't recall seeing her in one before but I have only been following Queen Letizia's style for a few years. My favorite outfit of the day was the one she wore to the State Dinner. I thought she looked better than the Duchess but both looked beautiful. I love that both women wear clothes that are modest and even can be replicated in a sense. These are the reasons I follow both women's style. Thank you for wonderful blogs and all you do with them. It is a pleasure to read.

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Reka
13/7/2017 09:32:59 pm

I agree with you, Letizia looked better than the Duchess. I don't like the Duchess' immodest decolleté, I think it is indecorous, at least not for a dinner in my opinion. The lace dress is very beautiful but it is repellent for me. This robe with the neckline under his breast bone is for a bedroom, not for state dinner.
Letizia looks very suitable to the occasion: the color, the cutting, the elegance and tonishness, all are pinpointed.

(Excuse me for my bad English...)

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Bea
14/7/2017 02:08:27 am

I agree with you about both ladies' dresses. Letizia looked stunning. Your English is very good!

Patrícia
13/7/2017 05:54:41 pm

A Queen in every detail. Lovely. Catherine looks amazing.

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Bertie
14/7/2017 12:52:14 am

Letizia goes for another safe choice for evening and once again there are echoes of Kate in the fit-and-flare red. I suppose it might be out of deference to her hosts. I have never seen that tiara look so well on Letizia before, it can look too heavy at times but here I think she needs to throw everything she's got against such an opulent backdrop and the wealth of the Windsor's jewel hoard. Love that neat trick of tucking the sash into her bodice, those things can be such an eyesore.

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Bea
14/7/2017 05:28:20 am

Yes, they can really ruin a dress. Her look was perfect.

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helena
16/7/2017 03:40:58 am

Red is Spain!! nothing to do with Kate...

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Pamela S
22/5/2018 02:03:37 am

The yellow Varela outfit is simply stunning! The color, cut, and details of the entire outfit were spectacular.

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