Queen Letizia of Spain wears a tiara with a British link as she dazzles at the French state banquet - UK Royal Latest Update

Queen Letizia of Spain wears a tiara with a British link as she dazzles at the French state banquet

 

 

Queen Letizia of Spain represented her country with a spot of patriotic dressing as she hosted Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace of Madrid – but the true star of her ensemble was a royal heirloom tiara with a British, not Spanish, origin.

 

Alongside her husband, King Felipe, the Queen welcomed the French President and First Lady for a state banquet on 29 September. While Her Majesty is best known for her smart, tailored approach to regal dressing, she proved once again that she is a master of pomp and ceremony, donning a pale blue Carolina Herrera crepe gown for the occasion. A savvy choice: the brand comes under the Puig group, a Spanish business.

 

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Queen Letizia and King Felipe hosted Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the Royal Palace in Madrid

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