The royal reception, a whirlwind of handshakes and haute couture, took an awkward turn when Letizia, Queen of Spain, draped in a stunning navy-blue gown, encountered a sartorial slip-up that even saw King Felipe stepping in.
Dressed to the nines, Letizia’s ensemble was nothing short of regal. Her floor-sweeping dress hid her shoes but couldn’t keep the mishap under wraps. Sparkling with a diamond bracelet, sapphire earrings, and a statement necklace – a 20-year-old gift from her in-laws, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia – the Queen was the epitome of elegance, until fate intervened.
The diplomatic dance at the palace, usually a smooth affair, has its moments of unexpected twists. Recall last year’s snub drama with an Iranian ambassador, adding a dash of intrigue to these high-profile meet-ups.
This year, while the handshake hiccup had a cultural backdrop, it was Letizia’s wardrobe whoopsie that had tongues wagging.
Amid her packed schedule, including a recent appearance at the National Disability Awards looking chic in a pale blue number, and dazzling earlier in the month at an AECC meeting in a stylish tweed jacket and sleek trousers, Letizia proves time and again she’s a fashion force to be reckoned with.
Yet, even style icons aren’t immune to the occasional fashion mishap, proving that in the world of royalty, a little drama is never far from the surface.
