On Saturday, The King and Queen of Spain undertook their first public engagement of 2024.
For the first time, Their Majesties were joined by their eldest daughter, Princess Leonor, as they presided over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar. This event is deeply rooted in the Spanish military and dates back to 1782 during the reign of Carlos III. The ceremony is held annually on the day of Epiphany at the Royal Palace of Madrid.
Following the parade, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor made their way to the Throne Room within the Palace to meet officials from the Government, the Ministry of Defence and the Civil Guard.
It is customary for royal women to wear a full-length skirt for the Pascua Militar ceremony and today, the Queen of Spain wore a black column skirt by Spanish brand, Boüret, valued at €290. Crafted from crepe, the skirt boasts a high waist and a slit at the back.
Queen Letizia paired it with a light taupe silk blouse featuring a rolled neck and long sleeves.
During the outdoor parade, she covered up with her black Carolina Herrera Fur Collar Wrap Cape.
Letizia carried her black Carolina Herrera 'Astrud' Clutch, and on her feet were her PINKCHIC Guagua 'Daniela' Pumps in black.
To complete the look, Letizia wore a pair of vintage-style gold and diamond drop earrings, which were first worn for Infanta Sofia's confirmation last May.
13 Comments
Sandy
9/1/2024 01:31:49 am
I don't like how the skirt sits very high above the waist. Its almost up to the bustline which isn't very flattering. The colour & style of the blouse is nice and keeps the look of the outfit subdued but elegant. The entire outfit could be improved if the skirt sat at the natural waist allowing more visibility for the blouse.
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Bertie
10/1/2024 09:03:15 am
That high waistline is very odd, I agree, it's hard to know what would go best with it. Maybe that's how she ends up with the rolled collar I don't like!
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Lolita
10/1/2024 08:22:08 pm
That waistline is very normal in Spain and the Spanish speaking countries, even for wedding dresses, I do not know in other cultures.
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Laetitia
10/1/2024 08:33:44 pm
It called "cinturilla española", "Spanish waistline"... obviously no odd in Spain and worn by the Queen of Spain.
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Laura
9/1/2024 06:13:15 am
This white satin blouse and long black skirt gives a very classic look, elegant in its simplicity. The cape was necessary for warmth. I approve of the lower heels on the shoes, which are so much better for the legs and back.
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Bertie
9/1/2024 08:46:33 am
An effective and dramatic outfit when worn with the lovely Herrera cape, but I don't like the slit, it seems out of keeping with the dignity of the ensemble. I'm also not a fan of those roll-neck collars on a blouse, they have been locked into a box I have marked 'old-fashioned' and I seem unable to rescue them. Hair drawn back in a pony tail is very nice.
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Ava Pittman
9/1/2024 10:46:18 am
This is a beautiful silk blouse, I love the collar, different, the color is gorgeous. The skirt works well overall. I would have loved to see a brooch, or such like. The finished look is a bit bland. The earrings seem nice, but a close up would be better to get a more descript view, will have to google!
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Elizabeth (Admin)
10/1/2024 12:07:17 pm
I have a better photo here: https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/358317714118398386/
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Ava Pittman
12/1/2024 12:18:30 pm
Aw thank you so much Elizabeth.
Elena Mihaela Ciocan
9/1/2024 09:56:52 pm
Not my favorite look. If I remember correctly, in the past she used to wear some outstanding Felipe Varela outfits. If it is not too much to ask, could you show the previous worn outfits? Thank you!
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Elizabeth (Admin)
10/1/2024 10:08:18 am
I've now added it to the blog post :)
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Elena Mihaela Ciocan
10/1/2024 05:54:54 pm
Thank you so much! You are great!
Lolita
10/1/2024 08:24:52 pm
Now Leonor is the first in line, 18 years old, when she is there, Letizia must be behind the escene. Is something happend, Leonor would be Queen already and Letizia only Honorary Queen. The situation has changed
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