Queen Letizia rarely puts a fashion foot wrong when representing Spain on the world stage or during her day to day duties closer to home.
Even in those rare ‘faux pas’ moments, such as when she turned up to present an award in 2022 only to see the recipient wearing the same high street dress as her and turned it into a photo op, she manages to come out looking elegant.
Little wonder then, particularly given her penchant for affordable pieces, that all eyes were on the royals’ wardrobe choices during her tour of The Netherlands.
The verdict? Fashion lovers have crowned Letizia somewhat of a style icon after she stepped out in hit after hit.
Here’s a run-through of her best looks:
Day One
Arriving in The Netherlands
Letizia meant business when she touched down in The Netherlands in a sharp black suit in place of the typical shift dresses we’re used to seeing royals in during official meet and greets.
The jacket was a single-breasted, slim fit affair while the trousers were in a cigarette style. She softened the look with a white vest top underneath but the style message was clear, this royal is determined to be taken seriously in her own right.
Her suit is by Hugo Boss, with the jacket costing €379, and the trousers, €219. Much more affordable are her slingback shoes from Massimo Dutti which cost €99.95
Reception at Barbizon Palace
Later the same day, the royal dropped one of her most coveted looks on us, a flowing skirt with a liquid metallic finish paired with a black Bardot top, and simple black court shoes while attending a reception in hour of the Spanish community at Barbizon Palace.
The overall effect was stylish, yet not in any way stuffy or trying too hard. So how do we steal her look?
Well, her fabulous gold skirt is also by Hugo Boss, and also an investment buy. It’s sold out on the brand’s website but available to buy online from Saks Fifth Avenue, for €347.44 here.
It’s believed her belt is also by the brand but has since sold out. Her top looks to be the Barnita top by Ralph Lauren which too is out of stock on the brand’s website but available from Next here, priced at €152.
Her woven black clutch is by Bottega Veneta and costs €3,100 at Brown Thomas while her shoes are by Carolina Herrera as are her crystal cluster earrings.
Flying the flag for the high street again, she wrapped up in the black Batin coat from Mango, that is still available and on sale for €99.
Day 2
Official welcome on Dam Square and attending a wreath-laying ceremony
Letizia continued her style winning streak into day two during the official welcome ceremony with Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander on Dam Square.
Her look proved that tweed isn’t just for the colder months as she opted for a turquoise check dress with stunning cape sleeves by Moises Nieto that sadly looks to be sold out.
The Queen’s bag was also by the brand and is still available costing €295. A tan headpiece by Balel Sinamey and nude heels completed her look. Later in the day, she draped a Carolina Herrera camel-coloured cape around her shoulders while attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the national monument.
The State Banquet
Wednesday evening was the highlight of the trip, the state banquet that coincided with an official portrait and Letizia put the royal in royal blue in a fabulous sapphire-hued gown by couture label The 2nd Skin Co.
Her dress was the Suraia design with a crew neckline, and Japanese-style bow sleeves. She paired it with the famed Diamond Loop Tiara which dates from 1879 and was bestowed as a wedding gift to Maria Christina of Austria upon her wedding to King Alfonso.
Joyas de Pasar diamond drop earrings and the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau which was pinned to her dress completed her look.
Beneath her gown, she reportedly wore navy Martinelli x Redondo “Monroe” Platform Sandals that cost €235.
Day three
Visiting Lab6 Headquarters
Next up was Letizia’s take on Barbie-core in a statement pink coat that artfully clashed with a red fitted shift dress during a visit to Lab6 Headquarters, a production company that works with young people, and the Theater Tuschinski.
The felt coat is surprise surprise by her preferred designer, Herrera, and one she has had for several years as is the kimono-style wool red dress with statement shoulders and cape sleeves.
Her pink slingback shoes from Magrit are also a longtime friend but her pink Olivia Mareque bag is a new buy and still available. You’ll find it here, priced at €173.45.
STRAAT Museum
Later that evening Letizia stepped out for a glamourous event at the STRAAT Museum to wrap up the royal tour and her outfit choice was a fashion tour de force.
She opted for a navy sculptural number that looked as if it should be housed behind a velvet rope in its own right. Her dress was in the deepest shade of navy with draping throughout but the standout detail was the oversized collar that wrapped gracefully around her neck and wound down the length of the dress.
It’s a couture piece by Dutch designer Benchellal, and Letizia chose to pair it with navy Carolina Herrera slingbacks and a satin clutch bag by Madrid-based brand Felipe Varela. Her diamond earrings were courtesy of Queen Sofia.
