King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain hosted the traditional annual lunch for the winner of the prestigious “Miguel de Cervantes” award and his family at the Royal Palace of Zarzuela in Madrid. This year’s winner is the Spanish writer Luis Mateo Díez.
The award ceremony was hosted yesterday at the University of Alcalá. Alcalá de Henares. Awarded by the Ministry of Culture, the annual award is endowed with 125,000 euros. One of the staple events of the Royal Couple’s calendar, the award recognizes Spanish authors/poets/writers for their extraordinary contribution to the development and promotion of Spanish Language.
Addressing the gathering at the lunch, King Felipe said, “The award of the Cervantes Prize brings us together once again to celebrate the feast of our language. Yesterday, in Alcalá, we enjoyed the ceremony that represents the collective affirmation of our lyrics in the Spanish-speaking world. And today we open the doors of the Royal Palace to pay tribute to the figure of Luis Mateo Díez “.
As always, Queen Letizia of Spain chose to repeat an elegant outfit from her wardrobe. And this time it was the turn for her pink midi dress designed by Spanish designer Pedro del Hierro. Letizia first wore this dress in November 2021 during her Sweden State visit.
What Queen Letizia wore to 2024 Miguel de Cervantes Lunch
- Pedro del Hierro Pink Midi Dress – Repeat
- Unidentified earrings – New
- Corterno Ring – Repeat
- Carolina Herrera Slingback pumps – Repeat
