Letizia of Spain, the diplomatic floral look

THEn occasion of Armed Forces Day 2026 celebrated this weekend in Vigo, Spain, Letizia of Spain has once again caught attention international presiding over the solemn military parade alongside the King Felipe VI and, for the first time in this specific event, of Princess Leonor. The institutional event, which took place in a suggestive setting overlooking the ocean, saw the Spanish sovereign give a new lesson in style and sustainability. Next to her, her nineteen-year-old daughter and heir to the throne attracted attention by wearing the official uniform, marking a stage with a high symbolic value in her preparation journey as the future leader of the country’s armed forces.

The charm of recycling: Letizia of Spain’s “diplomatic” floral dress

For this important outdoor event, Queen Letizia chose to draw from her own wardrobe recycling a refined floral midi dress designed by the Spanish designer Juan Vidala 700 euro garment already shown off in 2023 during the National Day. The silk model, characterized by one sky blue background with delicate white botanical patternslong sleeves and an elegant V-neck, has been slightly modified compared to the first release. In fact, the sovereign preferred it hide a showy bow on the chest to obtain a more sober and protocol-compliant silhouette. There choice of blue it is definitely intentional: in the language of real fashion it represents the stability and closenessmarrying perfectly with the maritime atmosphere of the Galician city.

The Italian accessory and the choice of comfortable heel

To complete the outfit, the queen focused on accessories that played on the contrast of white, perfectly coordinated with the prints of the dress. The rigid hand bag stands out Metropolis of the Italian brand Furlabut the real strategic choice concerned footwear. The queen has in fact opted for a pair of white sandals with a five centimeter wide square heel signed by Hugo Boss. This is a decision dictated not only by the terrain of the seafront, but above all by the well-known chronic foot problems that affect the sovereign, who partially sat down during the ceremony without losing a iota of her proverbial elegance, completed by nude-toned makeup and loose hair in natural waves.

Princess Leonor takes center stage in her official uniform

The real institutional fulcrum of the parade, however, was Princess Leonor’s debut in the stands as alférez alumnathat is, cadet. Now nearing the end of her third year of training, the future queen wore the dress uniform of the Air and Space Armycharacterized by a light blue closed-neck jacket with gold buttons, matching trousers and the characteristic academic cord on the shoulder.

On the chest of the young heiress the ribbons of the first important military honors and the emblem of the Rokiski. An image of great impact and rigor which testifies to an increasingly central and conscious public role within the Spanish monarchy.

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