While the British Royal family is no doubt reeling from the revelations published in Prince Harry’s bombshell memoirs, the King and Queen of Spain looked relaxed as they stepped out for their first engagement of the year today.
The royal couple marked the country’s Epiphany Day with a military parade followed by a reception at Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace.
Letizia renewed her commitment to sustainable fashion for the occasion, by wearing two pieces she’s worn multiple times before.
Donning a daring form-fitting gown from Spanish designer Felipe Varela, the Spanish royal, who enjoyed the break with her family away from the spotlight, looked well rested at today’s event to mark the Spanish holiday.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain marked the country’s Epiphany Day with a military parade followed by a reception at Madrid’s Zarzuela Palace
Tradition has it that the Queen always has to wear a floor-length number for her first engagement of the year, and Letizia looked as regal as ever in the lacy floor-length gown which highlighted her petite waist and svelte silhouette.
As always, she kept her look simple, and paired the gown with a black cape she has worn on several occasions to wrap up in the cold.
She accessorised with a small pair of gold earrings and her beloved Karen Hallam ring for the event.
Her brown locks were styled in a luscious straight blow-dry curling up on her shoulders.
The Spanish Queen looked stylish in the form-fitting dress with a lacy detail. She wore little jewellery and kept her hair straight
Letizia renewed her commitment to sustainable fashion for the occasion, by wearing two pieces she’s worn multiple times before.
Donning a daring form-fitting gown from Spanish designer Felipe Varela, the Spanish royal, who enjoyed the break with her family away from the spotlight, looked well rested at today’s event to mark the Spanish holiday. From left to right: Pictured with Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, Defense Minister, Margarita Robles and Home Minister, Fernando Grande Marlaska
The stylish royal couple looked relaxed during the event, which marks their return to engagements
Felipe looked dapper in his military uniform and decorations, while Letizia wrapped up in a beloved cape for the occasion
She donned a healthy glow, enhanced with well placed brushes of makeup, with a dash of bronzer highlighting her cheekbones and a sculpted brow and eye liner to bring definition to her hazelnut eyes.
Meanwhile her husband Felipe, 54, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, donned his full military regalia for the event.
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez also attended the celebrations and looked dapper in a sober black suit and white shirt.
After the military parade, the couple headed inside the palace where they hosted a reception for their guests
Felipe and Letizia looked as regal as ever during today’s celebrations marking the Spanish holiday
Known in Spain as El Día de los Reyes (Day of the Kings), it is celebrated with presents and colourful parades, the oldest of which takes place in Valencia.
The biggest and most important, however, is Madrid’s – thanks in no small part to the presence of a real king at the procession.
Considered almost as important as Christmas Day itself, Epiphany marks the moment when baby Jesus, at just a few days old, was seen for the first time by the Magi or Three Kings.
Letizia sported a healthy glow this morning, enhanced by just a dash of bronzer, mascara and eyeliner
The stylish couple were on deck to make sure all their illustrious guests felt welcomed at the palace
Spanish defense Minister, Margarita, left, addressed the assembly and the royal couple with a speech
The royal family kicked off the event by watching a military palace in front of the royal Palace, before heading inside to host a reception.
It also marks the sovereigns’ return to public duties after a two-week-long Christmas break with their daughter Princess Leonor, 17 and Princess Sofia, 15.
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