Letizia in April 2018

King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided  over the traditional meeting and offered lunch in the hall of Gasparini of the Royal Palace of Madrid prior to the ceremony of delivery of the Castilian Literature Prize “Miguel de Cervantes” 2017, next Monday, April 23^rd at the University of Alcalá.

The Cervantes Prize will bring together authorities, academics, publishers, critics, professors, booksellers and writers, in tribute to the winner of the edition corresponding to the year 2017, the Nicaraguan writer, Sergio Ramírez.

The “Miguel de Cervantes” Award is the highest recognition of the creative work of Spanish and Latin American writers. This award, granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, annually gives public testimony of admiration to the figure of a writer who, with the whole of his work, has contributed to enrich a remarkable literary heritage in the Spanish language.

Speaking at the event King Felipe said, “this Cervantes Prize that goes back to Hispanic America and that magnifies the universality of our literature, also reminds us of the importance of appealing to what unites us across all frontiers. Culture in Spanish operates as a bond that embraces, that broadens horizons, that brings people together looking for what they share and above their differences”.

For the day, Queen Letizia chose to bring back the elegant piece designed by the royal designer Felipe Varela.

The Aquamarine coat, detailed with guipure on the sides and on the sleeves featuring central buttoning with v-neckline comes with a simple straight dress.

The bespoke piece was premiered on the communion of Infanta Sofia in 2017.

This time Letizia paired the outfit with the suede aquamarine handbag and cross-strip shoes from Magrit.

Both shoes and handbag has detailing of small studs on it and are new addition to Queen’s extensive wardrobe.

Letizia finished her look with a pair for diamond floral-shape earrings.

April seems to be a busy month for Letizia. After having a full week of various royal activities Queen is set for another week of engagements. We will see her on Monday for the delivery of Cervantes Prize.

 

Queen Letizia of Spain presented Children’s and Youth Literature Awards “El Barco de Vapor” and “Gran Angular” granted by the SM Foundation at Real Post Office in Madrid.

This honour is awarded since 1978 in order to promote literacy among children and young people, the taste for reading and the diffusion of human, social, cultural or religious values that help to build a worthy world. They are granted annually and currently have a budget of 35,000 euros and the commitment to edit and publish the works that win the prizes of each contest.

Upon arrival, Queen was greeted by the Minister of Education, President of the SM Foundation and other dignitaries.

The Queen presents the “Great Angular”(“El Barco de Vapor”) prize to Mónica Rodríguez Suárez, for the book entitled “Biography of a body”.

The prize of “The Steam Boat” (“Gran Angular”) went to David Peña Toribio, for the book entitled “The invisible girl”.

Speaking at the event, Queen Letizia thanked The Community of Madrid, SM Group and its Foundation and stated, “delivering prizes is always a joy: it is about recognizing the excellence and effort of a job well done, and because we are talking about literature and therefore about culture, knowledge, training, we are talking about what means reading from a very early age, how reading models the criteria and opens the eyes.”

Once again the bringing the edgier style out, Letizia looked stunningly chic in HugoBoss “Duxida “Crepe Satin Jumpsuit. She debuted the stylish number in 2016 during 2016 World Cancer Congress held in Paris.

Tailored sleeveless jumpsuit features a Vee-neckline and a removable satin belt that accentuate the waistline.

Queen accessorized the black outfit with Petrol blue shade suede shoes and clutch from Magrit. She wore Pointed toe babouche Cristina slipper made of blue suede covered with black studs available at Magrit for $396.

Letizia was carrying Magrit’s Cloe Handbag made with a large flap made of blue suede covered with black studs, metallic blue leather, and engraved black leather on the sides with a removable silver chain.

Bvlgari Aquamarine Teardrop earrings that were gifted to Queen at the birth of Princess Leonor by the Italian jewellery house completed today’s look.

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On the eve of his departure, the President of Portugal Rebelo de Sousa offered a reception in honour of the Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia at his official residence during the state visit palace of El Pardo in Madrid.

The receptions were not grand as the gala dinner offered by the Spanish Royals but Queen Letizia turned the event into a stunning one using her excellent fashion sense.

Queen brought Carolina Herrera separates back for the evening that she premiered during dinner celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Spanish newspaper Expansión in February last year.

The ensemble belongs the Carolina Herrera’s Pre-Fall 2015 collection. The set contains black silk mikado cropped top with feather and bead appliqué on the elbow-length sleeves, and a matching pencil skirt with a feathered front.

Letizia paired the stunning outfit with Magrit patent leather platform pumps.

She was carrying her Nina Ricci ‘Arc’ clutch.

The dazzling effect of the look was the beautifully crafted pair of earrings gifted to Queen Letizia by the Portuguese President. The gold filigree earrings aptly named the ‘Queen Earrings’ are from the goldsmith house of Ourivesaria Freitas. They are crafted by skilled Portuguese goldsmiths in a traditional Minho folk design.

This was Letizia’s last appearance during a Portuguese state visit to Spain. Do share your thoughts on outfit and Queen’s look.