Queen Letizia of Spain Is the Stylish Royal You Need to Watch
The Brits aren't the only royals with serious style.
When it comes to royal style, Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle make all the headlines. But there's one notable modern monarch who deserves just as much praise as a style icon—Queen Letizia of Spain. Since her marriage to King Felipe IV back in 2004, Queen Letizia has been making chic sartorial statements at each and every royal appearance. The former journalist has proven her high-society fashion chops, marrying perfectly tailored bespoke ensembles with glamorous eveningwear, always with a subtle hit of sultry appeal. Ahead, breeze through the best of Queen Letizia's statement-making looks.
June 19, 2018
The Queen arrived to a meeting with President Trump and First Lady Melania wearing a Michael Kors sheath dress, metallic belt and matching shoes and clutch.
June 18, 2018
Her Majesty attending an art festival in Dallas, Texas wearing a black and white polka dot dress by Spanish designer Matilde Cano.
June 2018
Queen Letizia in red and white pattern dress, blush clutch and red heels while visiting San Antonio, Texas.
May 2018
Her Majesty looked effortlessly chic in an all-white asymmetrical draping ensemble designed by Pedro del Hierro, accessorized with Prada nude patent pumps and an Adolfo Domínguez python clutch at the Spanish finals of the FameLab International competition.
May 2018
The Queen of Spain wore a crisp white pantsuit by Carolina Herrera, carrying the designer's colorblock "Camelot" handbag at the presentation of the Electronic Biographical Dictionary by the Royal Academy of History at the Royal Palace of El Pardo in Madrid with King Felipe VI.
April 2018
Queen Letizia wore a stunning embellished blush pink bespoke Felipe Varela creation for the "Miguel de Cervantes" Award ceremony at the University of Alcalá in the town of Alcalá de Henares with King Felipe VI.
April 2018
At the pre-award luncheon for the "Miguel de Cervantes" Award ceremony at the University of Alcalá, Queen Letizia opted for a pale sea foam green lace dress, also designed by Felipe Varela.
April 2018
Queen Letizia wore a sleeveless black tuxedo jumpsuit by Hugo Boss to present the Spanish children/youth literature awards.
April 2018
Queen Letizia wore a black-and-white floral embroidered tweed coat dress by Felipe Varela to a luncheon hosted in honor of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia's official visit to Spain.
February 2018
Queen Letizia donned a stunning fitted olive green cape dress to the National Sports Awards with King Felipe IV.
December 2017
Her Majesty went head-to-toe red in a Hugo Boss cashmere wrap "Catifa" coat with matching suede over-the-knee boots by Magrit for her appearance at the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) meeting in Madrid.
December 2017
For an official luncheon held the Royal Palace of Madrid, Queen Letizia wore a playful yet elegant white wool dress with delicate lace overlay and a cutesy Peter Pan collar.
November 2017
Hosting a gala dinner at the Royal Palace of Madrid for the President of Israel's visit to Spain, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia sported stately black-tie ensembles. Her Majesty wore a black-and-white floral patterned mermaid skirt by Lorenzo Caprile with a black bustier top, also made by the Spanish designer, topped with Queen Sofia's "Mellerio Floral" tiara.
October 2017
The King and Queen of Spain arrived at the 2017 Princess of Asturias awards ceremony held at the Campoamor Theater in Oviedo, looking glamorous. For the occasion, Queen Letizia wore a white Princess gown with black floral embroidery designed by Felipe Varela.
September 2017
The Queen looked minimalist chic in a simple black-and-white striped Carolina Herrera off-the-shoulder midi dress from the designer's Spring 2017 collection at the reception of the 2017 World Congress on Medical Oncology.
July 2017
King Felipe and Queen Letizia appeared countryside picturesque on the final day of their royal tour of London at Buckingham Palace. The Spanish Queen wore an asymmetrical white long-sleeved blouse paired with a champagne-colored satin midi skirt from Topshop.
July 2017
Also on the royals' 2017 tour around the UK, Her Majesty of Spain attended a formal State Banquet hosted by Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace. Queen Letizia was photographed beside the Queen, wearing a gorgeous crimson beaded off-the-shoulder gown by Felipe Varela and the impressive Fleur de Lys tiara.
May 2017
Queen Letizia looked stunned in a trendy white sleeveless double-breasted tuxedo jacket by Massimo Dutti paired with leather leggings and simple black pumps at the Spanish finals of the FameLab International competition at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Madrid.
May 2017
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia watched in green while hosting a luncheon in the Gala Hall of the Royal Palace for the visiting President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís and his partner, Mercedes Peñas Domingo. Her Majesty of Spain wore a knee-length emerald green short-sleeved dress by Carolina Herrera.
April 2017
A vision in red, Queen Letizia dazzled in a one-sleeve crimson Stella McCartney cape gown for a private dinner in The Netherlands to celebrate King Willem-Alexander's 50th birthday with King Felipe VI.
