USA Royal Visit Day 4: King and Queen of Spain receive warm Texas welcome

17/6/2018

The King and Queen of Spain continued their 6-day visit to the USA and received an official welcome to the City of San Antonio today following three days in New Orleans.

Their Majesties visited the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and marked the tricentennial of the city's founding with a Commemorative Plaque. San Antonio was founded on May 1, 1718, when a Spanish expedition from Mexico established the Mission San Antonio de Valero. King Felipe and Queen Letizia were presented with the first edition of the keys to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain visit the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

WHAT LETIZIA WORE

DRESS: NEW! Red and white print fit-and-flare sleeveless dress by Carolina Herrera (custom).

The silhouette is very similar to this ready-to-wear piece from the Herrera fashion house.

Carolina Herrera red and white print fit-and-flare sleeveless dress

HANDBAG: Felipe Varela dusty pink suede clutch. Debuted October 2012.

SHOES: LODI burgundy suede ankle strap pumps. Debuted May 2017.

EARRINGS: Aldao Joyeros ruby cabochon and diamond dangle earrings (repeat). Debuted in November 2013.

SHOP LETIZIA'S LOOK FOR LESS

Kohls US$90

Anne Klein US$59.99

Amazon US$82

18 Comments

Lynn Weddington Tucker

18/6/2018 03:32:52 pm

Any idea where Letitzia’s colorful Spanish fan was bought?

Elizabeth (Admin)

18/6/2018 05:10:21 pm

It's beautiful isn't it! Sorry I'm not sure where it's from.

Annie

18/6/2018 06:26:07 pm

Gorgeous dress and those shoes are perfect. Love it

Laura

18/6/2018 08:04:46 pm

This is a beautiful look and the dress is very flattering. I wish she had used a purse that is a favourite of mine. It is the one made of burgundy leather and covered with leather flowers.

Sandy

18/6/2018 09:55:10 pm

This is another lovely summer dress. I love the understated red/white print. And it's "custom". Does that mean it was made especially for Letizia? It's very appropriate because I heard the weather in the southern U.S is very hot and humid. But. poor Felipe must still wear a full suit with tie and closed shoes. I always thought it was unfair women can wear light summer clothes, shorts and sandals but men have to suffer in the heat.

Elizabeth (Admin)

18/6/2018 10:10:42 pm

Yes, that's right, it means it was specially made for Letizia. I feel for King Felipe also! Texas summer heat is unbearable! I lived in Texas for a few years (my husband is from Houston originally) but I wasn't used to such humid conditions because I'm accustomed to Australian summers in the south which are very dry.

Sandy

19/6/2018 02:39:03 am

It's nice to learn a little bit about you Elizabeth. So are you Australian? Do you live there?

Elizabeth (Admin)

19/6/2018 10:17:42 am

Yep I'm Australian, born and raised in Melbourne. I worked in DC and later Texas which is where I meet my husband :)

Sonia

19/6/2018 05:38:16 pm

I have a friend who lives in Melbourne, however she is British and her husband Australian... very near the sea..She has asked us to visit..

Elizabeth (Admin)

19/6/2018 05:41:15 pm

Drop me a line if you ever visit Down Under :)

Sonia

19/6/2018 05:57:45 pm

Of Course Elizabeth!! I have seen photos and it's gorgeous!! Also Sydney..

Amaia

18/6/2018 10:40:08 pm

The worst part is the humidity, we have 33C in Madrid already but not so much humid....In the Mediterranean part you can find more humidity..

Sandy

19/6/2018 02:42:03 am

You're not alone Amaia. It was 32 C yesterday in Toronto, Canada and today is expected to be 31 C with a good dose of humidity as well.

Edith

19/6/2018 01:00:24 am

Very nice summer dress in a flattering color and perfect fit. Beautiful.

Bertie

19/6/2018 01:13:05 am

It may be the effect of the pattern in photos but somehow this dress seems to sit oddly on Letizia. The neckline seems an odd droopy sort of shape and the bodice looks a little matronly despite being skint-tight. The waist seems to come up a fraction high and the skirt pleats bulge over her tummy when they need to be lower over her hips. I wish I could like it more, but it's not clicking with me.

SDR

19/6/2018 02:10:34 am

So far, Letizia's wardrobe has been very balanced. A good mix of repeats and newer pieces. The custom CH pieces are both practical and elegant choices for the southern heat. She still looks stately, but at the same time, she appears accessible. Well done!

Gio

19/6/2018 09:57:51 pm

Lynn Weddington Tucker, the fan is property of the Mayor's wife. She lent it to the Queen

23/6/2018 02:19:36 am

Thanks, Gio. How interesting to learn that the mayor’s wife, Erika Prosper Nirenberg, started her life as a migrant worker in the fields before earning her degrees.

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