October 2019

Today, Queen Letizia of Spain was at the IESE Campus in Madrid to present the third edition of the International Friendship Award – the prestigious recognition from the Chinese Government to foreigners who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the economic and social development of the country.

It was the only engagement scheduled for Queen Letizia who just finished a visit to Japan and South Korea last week.

The International Friendship Award is an initiative to promote exchange and understanding between China and the world, founded by Professor Pedro Nueno, honorary president of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).

In 2009, the Government of the People’s Republic of China granted Professor Pedro Nueno the “Friendship Award”, the highest distinction of the Chinese Government to foreigners who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the economic and social development of the country. Every year the Chinese Government usually rewards 50 foreign experts in different areas, while in certain anniversaries up to 100 people are rewarded. In total, some 1249 foreign professionals from 67 countries have received the Friendship Award since 1991.

Upon her arrival, the event began in the auditorium with a presentation about the “China Europe International Business School “(CEIBS) promoter of the” International Friendship Award “.

Next, Letizia presented the awards to the winners. This year’s awards went to – Hong Tianzhu, Lidan Qi,  Lilling Qi, Chen Xi, Iqbal Survé, Eric Ip and Ibukun Awasika.

After the awards, a small conference on “Global Economic Environment: the future of China and Africa” was hosted.

 After this conference, Queen went to the BBVA classroom where she was greeted by the Spanish students of the “Master in Management” of the IESE School and held a meeting with the winners.

Now to What Letizia Wore – For the day, Queen kept her look minimal by bringing back many old elements from her wardrobe.

The only new element of her today’s look was a black full-sleeved blouse with vee-neckline. The label of the blouse is still unknown. Underneath the blouse, Letizia was wearing a black tank-top.

Queen paired the top with Massimo Dutti Midi Glen Patterns Wool Skirt that she first wore in January this year at the FITUR inauguration.

Letizia topped the outfit with a black skinny belt.

She chose her black Saffino leather Prada pumps

And carried her black Hugo Boss BOSS Bespoke T. Handle M handbag.

Letizia finished her look with her white gold and diamond double dagger Rose & Gold earrings and

Her Karen Hallem ring.

It has been a big month for the Spanish heiress Leonor the Princess of Asturias.  Tomorrow Felipe and Letizia’s eldest Leonor is turning 14. Last year on her birthday, Leonor gave her first reading at the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Madrid on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its constitution’s approval by the Congress of Deputies.

Earlier this month, Leonore attended the Princess of Asturias foundation awards for the first time in Asturias with her parents and sister. Next week, she will make her debut at the Princess Girona foundation awards.

In the last leg of the South Korea state visit, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain visited the leading Korean technology Science park –LG.

At the science park, the royal couple was informed about the evolution of the company and its main projects before showing them some of its latest products and prototypes in research and on the future in Artificial Intelligence and 5G Technologies on which LG is focusing.

Next, they toured the Innovation Gallery, where they see the working of an autonomous vehicle “Clover”, Oled sound devices and roller screen, and finally the robotics space.

In the LG Science park 22,000 engineers, scientists and developers work on technological advances that allow artificial intelligence to be applied to smart homes and cities. The campus, opened last year, has an area of ​​1.1 hectares and is made up of 26 buildings, parks and exhibition areas.

A video of the engagement.

The final engagement of the state visit was a meeting the Spanish people living in the Republic of Korea.

The reception ended the State Visit and Felipe and Letizia returned to Spain.

A video of the event.

For the last engagement, the stylish Spanish Queen chose a simple yet really regal look.

Letizia wore a Confetti print shirt dress from Spanish label Massimo Dutti.

The $160 print shirt dress features an A-line fit, round neck, side zip fastening, and long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, asymmetric hem and lining.

The dress is currently available in all sizes.

Letizia paired the dress with orange toned red accessories. She was wearing suede pumps from Magrit that she debuted in November 2018 during Peru visit.

And was carrying a matching handbag from the same label debuted on the same day in November 2018 during Peru visit.

Queen finished her look with her white gold and citrine earrings that are still unidentified

And of course, her Karen Hallam ring was ever-present.

If you are just joining us here on the blog, then you might like to check Letizia’s busy schedule of this week.

After last night’s gala dinner hosted by the President and First Lady of South Korea, the Spanish King and Queen had a busy start for the day 2 of their State visit to the Asian Country.

Early in the morning, Queen Letizia visited the Headquarters of the Commercial Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Korea (KOTRA), accompanied by the First Lady of the Republic of Korea, Kim Jung-sook. At the same time, King Felipe hosted a breakfast with the representatives of the main industrial conglomerates of the Republic of Korea that was also attended by the Spanish delegation.

Both the ladies held a meeting with authorities from various South Korean technology emerging companies focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged people, helping to combat the climate crisis or quickly detecting diseases such as malaria.

In KOTRA, those responsible for five newly created South Korean startups explained the use they have made of new technologies to contribute to social causes.  One of them, Dot, focused on supporting people with visual impairment or hearing problems in developing countries, the designer explained that he has created a smartwatch that allows Braille to transform texts.

A video of the visit.

Next, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the Seoul City Hall, where they held a meeting with the mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon, who made a presentation, on a digital screen, of the Seoul Smart City project.

The smart city project enables the city administration to manage sustainably and efficiently this city of 10 million inhabitants.

The royal couple receiving the briefing about the project.

Then, the mayor of Seoul presented the King with “Honorary Citizens” of the City along with a Declaration that carries this distinction, a Medal and a Band.

A video of the visit.

For the first part of day 2, Queen Letizia wore her signature style – elegant business attire.

She chose white Carolina Herrera white silk baroque blouse that we first saw in May 2017 at BBVA Foundation meeting (This post was my first ever post of Queen Letizia on this blog).

Queen paired the blouse with a new Hugo Boss skirt. She chose Regular-fit pencil skirt in lambskin from her go-to label.

The £369.00 skirt is described as, “A chic pencil skirt by BOSS Womenswear, crafted in lambskin with a super-soft feel. Cut to a straight fit for a flattering silhouette, this sleek skirt is designed with a back vent and smooth lining.”

The skirt is available in three colours – Dark red, light brown and black.

Letizia debuted a pair of red leather pumps from Magrit and

Carried a matching handbag that I believe is from the same label but will update if any new confirmation comes.

She finished the look with Queen Sofia’s Aldao white gold, diamonds and rubies earrings and

her Karen Hallam ring.