may 2019

Queen Letizia of Spain presided over the inauguration of the 78th edition of the Madrid Book Fair, an annual event that aims to promote the book, reading and activity of entrepreneurs, entities and institutions that are dedicated to editing, distribution or sale to the public of books.

During her visit to the Fair, Letizia visited the stalls of Community of Madrid, the City of Madrid and the Dominican Republic, which on this occasion is Guest country of honour.

The Queen, during tour also visited the Children’s Pavilion which is focused on the promotion of children’s reading in which cultural activities are carried out, presentation of novelties for children and young people, storytellers and workshops.

Letizia also visited the Stand of the Collegiate Association of Writers who are referenced in defence of the rights and interests of Spanish writers. She continued visiting the Book Stands of “Jarcha” that develops important activity in the neighbourhood of Vicálvaro and “Los Editores” focused on the attention of small independent publishers.

A group of excited students welcomed Queen.

Queen went through the Editorial Stands of Grupo Planeta, Grupo Penguin Random House, Tusquets (50th anniversary), Anagrama (50th anniversary), SM Editorial, Media Vaca, Kalandraka, Context, Pages of Foam, Fórcola / Antigone young publishers, Youth / The Four Blues, Storytel.

She also saw the Stands of the sponsoring companies ONCE, Samsung and Bankia.

In this edition, the Dominican Republic, invited guest of honour, has organized a program with more than one hundred activities to be presented at the Parque del Retiro campus -as well as in other venues in Madrid-, headed by a select delegation of writers , residents on the island or established in the United States and Europe.

The program will include lectures, gatherings, book presentations, the richness of our children’s literature, Dominican music – especially, the merengue, declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and the bachata, rhythm and dance that sounds today throughout the world -; exhibitions and a film cycle that exemplifies an industry that has experienced a breakthrough in the last decade.

Letizia was clearly enjoying the visit.

Letizia during the tour took a selfie with an excited kid.

Before leaving, Letizia greeted the members of the public gathered to enjoy the book fair and see her.

For the day, Queen Letizia’s style definitely turned head. she was wearing an ultimate chic summer look.

Her white sleeveless HugoBoss top with high neck collar looks extremely flattering. She debuted the top in July 2018 during a palace audience.

Letizia paired the top with a new denim Carolina Herrera skirt. The vintage-looking knee-length skirt has patch pockets and self-belt.

Another new element of the outfit was her new sandals. She wore dove grey Mint & Roses Adriatic Arlena wide-heeled peep-toe sandals. The €169 sandals are described as “The Arlena sandals are a basic for special occasions that pair effortlessly with all your looks. Though we love them with a relaxed outfit as well”.  They feature slender straps at the ankle and toe with a single buckle and are still available online.

Queen was carrying her Furla Metropolis mini crossbody bag that she debuted in 2018 during Peru visit.

Her Gold & Rose white gold and diamond double dagger earrings finished the look.

And once again Queen did not forget her Karen Hallam Ring.

This week we got a piece of really interesting news that Queen Letizia and King Felipe will join the British Royal Family members and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima for the Order of Garter Service on June 17. It will be the first time when Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Letizia and Queen Maxima will be present at any event together.

Queen Letizia of Spain visited family summer place, Palma, Mallorca to preside over the closing ceremony of the III International Conference on Safe Schools, a political instrument to protect students, teachers and educational institutions in times of armed conflict.

The III International Conference on Safe Schools, which took place in Palma on May 28 and 29, was organized by Spain in collaboration with Argentina, Norway and the Global Coalition to Protect the Education of Attacks, an event that included around 300 participants, among whom were high-level representatives of the UN and some of the countries whose education systems are affected by conflicts or situations of critical insecurity.

The third International Conference on Safe Schools 2019 discussed the challenges faced by academic institutes and the good practices implemented at national, regional and international levels in the field. It provided a forum for participants to exchange experiences, raise awareness and increase the visibility of the Safe Schools Declaration and Guidelines.

Speaking at the event, Queen said, “We should spare no effort in this. No one could question the unappealable and transcendent function of receiving adequate training in childhood. Access to knowledge is the great wealth that allows every human being to develop in the best possible way”.

For the day, Queen Letizia chose to debut another Italian label, Salvatore Ferragamo. She wore a red long sleeve flared shirt dress.

The dress featured a collared neckline with pleated detailing, an elastic waistline and puffed sleeves.

The €1650 dress is still available on the label’s website and also in blue with a shorter length and a top in the same style.

Letizia paired the outfit with Magrit’s animal printed python leather pumps with studs at the front and back. She debuted both pieces in January 2018 at the sports awards.

Queen finished her look with Elena Carrera white gold and diamond Mini Butterfly Earrings

and her Karen Hallam gold-plated sterling silver signature ring that has become a staple in her outfit finished the look.

Spanish Queen Letizia joined her husband King Felipe for the presentation of the 37th edition of “la Caixa” Scholarships in Madrid.

Since 1982, the Obra Social “la Caixa” annually announces a scholarship program aimed at students who want to expand their education through postgraduate studies, which offers support to young university talents in order to facilitate their progress in the scientific field, Research, mobility and professional qualification, keys for the development of people and of society as a whole.

120 selected students received financial aid to pursue postgraduate studies in the best universities around the world.

Students have options of choosing best academic institutes from various countries of Europe, North America (the United States and Canada) and the Asia-Pacific area (Australia, China, Singapore, Japan, India and South Korea).

King Felipe and Queen Letizia presented the scholarships to the students. The scholarship covers the entire cost of tuition, which is entered in the currency of the country of destination.

For the day, keeping her look economically low key while at the same time high on the style end, Queen Letizia chose Spanish Label Zara. Letizia wore a Textured Inverted Collar Vest.

The $90 waistcoat features inverted lapels, flap pockets, and a metal hook fastening in the front. The vest is available on Zara Stores and online.

A closer look at the fabric.

She paired it with a pink simple top and high waist trouser from the same label that we first saw in June 2017 at the Board meeting of Foundation for Aid against Drug Addiction.

Letizia paired the outfit with Steve Madden Nude vinyl strip mules that she debuted in 2018 during US State visit.

She was carrying her Felipe Prieto nude leather bag.

Her Tous 18 carat yellow gold, pink tourmaline, emerald and moonstone earrings and

Karen Hallam gold-plated sterling silver signature ring finished the look.