On a dazzling summer morning in Seville, global attention turned to the Royal Exhibition and Conference Centre as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain stepped into the international spotlight, hosting the Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). The evening before the summit officially opened, King Felipe and Queen Letizia hosted a majestic official dinner at the Royal Alcázar of Seville, one of Spain’s most treasured landmarks.
Held from June 30 to July 3, 2025, the summit welcomed over 70 heads of state and 4,000 global delegates for critical talks on how to reshape the world’s financial systems to better serve the planet and its most vulnerable populations. As hosts, the Spanish royals didn’t just lend their presence—they offered leadership, style, and a renewed call for global solidarity. With quiet authority and diplomatic grace, King Felipe VI opened the summit on June 30 with a powerful keynote speech that echoed across the marble halls of the conference center.
“This summit must offer a concrete, tangible roadmap to restore global trust in development financing,” the monarch declared.
Felipe’s address didn’t shy away from the uncomfortable truths: a sharp decline in international aid, the dangerous rise in global debt, and the slow erosion of multilateral cooperation. In a thinly veiled critique of international funding cuts, he emphasized that cooperation is not optional—but essential. He also warned that geopolitical tensions must never override fundamental values like human dignity and international solidarity. Spain, he made clear, was committed to leading by example.
True to form, Queen Letizia delivered her own powerful message—this one in silk and style. For the summit’s opening day, she wore a vibrant coral floral skirt by Andalusian designer José Hidalgo, paired with a flowing Mango Lyocell Fluid Shirt that subtly nodded to Spain’s artistic heritage. Her fashion choices continue to echo her commitment to Spanish craftsmanship and sustainable elegance—a quiet yet resonant form of diplomacy. The coral ensemble stood out against the stately grays and navies worn by most attendees, bringing a touch of warmth and femininity to the policy-heavy setting.
What Queen Letizia wore at the 2025 United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development
- Mango Lyocell Fluid Shirt – New
- José Hidalgo Watercolour Midi Skirt – Repeat from 2023 Armed forces day
- TOUS Ruby Emerald and Moonstone Earrings – Repeat
- Coreterno ring – Repeat
- Magrit Mica Bag – Repeat
- Magrit Carlota Pumps – Repeat