King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain traveled to the UK today to attend the Thanksgiving Service for the life of Prince Philip hosted by The British Royal Family at the Westminster Abbey. The Duke of Edinburgh died on April 09th in 2021.
The Spanish Monarch is related to The British Queen and Prince Philip through long-standing family history. Felipe’s maternal great-grandfather, King Constantine I of Greece (1868 – 1923), was the older brother of Prince Philip’s father, Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark. Felipe’s father, King Juan Carlos of Spain, is the great-grandson of Queen Victoria’s youngest child, Princess Beatrice, Princess Beatrice’s daughter Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg was one of the most famous Spanish Queens – commonly known as Queen Ena of Spain. After the service, The royal couple attended a reception in London before flying back home.
The color of the coat was a tribute to the longest-serving British monarch. Green was Prince Philip’s official livery shade. The coat is made from blended wool and features a fitted bodice with a long pleated skirt and velvet detailing on the waistline and cuffs.
Letizia paired the coat with Balel Teardrop Bow Felt Hat. Thanks to UfoNoMore for the id. It was a custom-made felt hat featuring netting and bow detailing.
The Queen teamed up the outfit with her Manolo Blahnik snake-skin pumps
Hugo Boss T. Handle’ bag.
She was wearing Gold & Roses Jardin de Aire Rose Gold, Diamonds, and Emeralds Earrings
and her Karen Hallam ring.
