The Spanish royal family put on an elegant display today when they met the winners of a university competition in Oviedo.
Queen Letizia of Spain, 52 years old, elegant and cutting figure, in a vibrant red midi dress, combined with nude kitten heels.
She opted for a bright makeup look for the occasion in the northwestern Spanish city, complete with a touch of nude lip gloss.
King Philip of Spain, 56, looked equally dapper in a sharp navy suit, crisp shirt and gleaming gold tie.
Letizia and Felipe’s daughters, Crown Princess Leonor, 18, and Infanta Sofía, 17, made sweet displays in dresses.
(From left to right): Princess Leonor, King Felipe, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía looked happy at today’s event in Oviedo
The mother-of-two opted for glamorous makeup for the occasion, complete with a nude lip gloss.
Leonor, the heir apparent, opted for a monochromatic plaid dress, while her younger sister, Sofía, wore a dark blue polka dot dress.
The family was very excited when they met the winners of the ‘Finally the university career at the University of Oviedo’ awards.
It is the second consecutive day of events for Leonor, who Yesterday she received the title of Honorary Mayor of Oviedo.
The 18-year-old heir to the throne of Spain appeared very animated when receiving the honor from Mayor Alfredo Canteli at Oviedo City Hall.
The eldest daughter of King Felipe and Queen Letizia looked elegant in a pale gray suit, layered with a black knit top underneath.
She completed the ensemble with simple but practical black pumps and a pair of diamond-encrusted cross earrings.
Leonor opted for a bright makeup look for the occasion, complete with a touch of mascara and pink lip gloss, and styled her brunette hair down.
Leonor’s new title is based in Oviedo, a city in northwestern Spain, which is the capital of Asturias.
Crown Princess Leonor during the 2024 Princess of Asturias Awards Audience
While Letizia and Leonor, 18, brought bags to the event, Sofía decided not to bring one.
The monarch, 56, looked elegant in a smart navy suit, a crisp white shirt and a glittering gold tie.
Infanta Sofía chose to wear a chic navy blue polka dot dress today in Oviedo for the occasion
In particular, the 18-year-old attended the event alone today, without her parents or her younger sister, 17-year-old Infanta Sofía.
After receiving the title, Leonor proudly posed for photographs with Mayor Alfredo Canteli, 78, and local representatives.
It comes after Princess Leonor of Spain appeared awkwardly ignored by several dignitaries during a reception to mark Spain’s National Day on October 14.
The 18-year-old Spanish royal, heir to the throne, looked elegant in her military attire as she attended the ceremony in Madrid.
But while attendees enthusiastically shook hands with her parents, Queen Letizia and King Felipe, their eldest daughter seemed to feel slighted.
In a video filmed at the reception, Leonor can be seen extending her hand, expectantly waiting for a handshake.
But thinking her job was done after shaking the Queen’s hand, a woman, wearing a long printed dress, walked straight past her.
Moments later, in her joy after chatting with the Queen, another was so distracted that she also overlooked Leonor, before turning to greet her.
Luckily, the princess saw the funny side of the situation and seemed amused both times.
Letizia led the way to the event, closely followed by her daughters Leonor and Sofía.
During today’s event in Oviedo, the Spanish Royal Family took time to pose for photographs
Felipe, 56, greeted the rector of the University of Oviedo, Ignacio Villaverde (in the photo), with a handshake.
Princess Leonor is currently completing three years of military service in the Navy and attended the event dressed in her military dress.
In Spain, Columbus Day is celebrated every year on October 12. Among the celebrations is a military parade attended by the royal couple, who joined other authorities in the Plaza de Neptuno and gathered for the event, before presiding over the raising of the Spanish national flag.
Queen Letizia of Spain didn’t let the rain dampen her style as she stepped out in Madrid for her public appearance.
The 52-year-old royal was accompanied by her husband, King Felipe, 56, as she presided over the National Day military parade, known in Spain as Columbus Day.
Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal: the autumn event brought gray skies and drizzle.
But this didn’t stop Letizia from looking typically chic, as she paired her classic beige belted Mac with a red dress, matching pointed pumps, and a clutch bag in the same shade.
At one point, Leonor whispered a few words into her younger sister’s ear while her mother watched.
Felipe greeted those attending the event held in Oviedo on Friday very animatedly.
Pictured: (left to right, center) Princess Leonor of Spain, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofía pose for a family photograph during an audience with students from the University of Oviedo.
Some photos show the mother of two holding a large navy blue umbrella to protect herself from the rain while heading to the engagement.
And while there are always plenty of high-profile guests in attendance, most eyes tend to be on Queen Letizia, as keen royal watchers are eager to check out her style and observe her royal presence.
The daytime event, which invites female guests to dress in dresses and men to wear suits, always attracts an elegant crowd.
And Letizia did not disappoint, pairing her practical yet elegant look with standout accessories in a flattering shade of scarlet.
As she often chooses to do, the mother of two wore her thick brunette tresses loose, letting her shiny locks fall over her shoulders.
And she let her natural beauty shine with fresh makeup that highlighted her glowing complexion and made her brown eyes the center of attention, with soft, smoky brown eyeliner and shadow.
The peach blush made the most of her striking high cheekbones, while her lips looked elegant yet subtle in a flattering, slightly pearlescent dark nude-style shade.
The air and land military parade is attended by various security, civil protection and emergency organizations, as well as Units of the Armies, the Navy, the Civil Guard, the Military Emergency Corps, the Royal Guard and the State Security Forces and Bodies.
Meanwhile, her husband Felipe looked equally dapper, wearing a formal uniform for the annual event.
However, according to Spanish media reports, they were not joined by their daughter, Infanta Sofia, 17, who is currently studying for her two-year International Baccalaureate diploma at a Welsh boarding school.
He began studying at UWC Atlantic College, which is based in a 12th-century castle in south Wales, in September 2023.