State Visit from Russia to Spain: February 8-9, 2006

[lula]

I noticed that Mrs. Puttin has a thing (a preference) for V neck clevage cuts in her dresses. Also, anyone knows what language Queen Sofia used with Puttin on that photo? I don't know if she also speaks Russian but she speaks several languages and I've seen President Putin on CNN news only with english language interpreters.

Mrs. Putis speakes spanish

 

[Toledo]

He is always holding her hand, her arm, touching her. It's very romantic, as if he wants to make sure she is real and not a dream and next to him at all the times. The bring to my mind the Luxembourg Grand Dukes, that also look like a couple very much attached to each other.

And this is my favorite funny photo because it looks like Puttin is talking while Queen Sofia seems to be thinking on the Menu
"I wonder what will I have for dessert?"
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=227023&d=1139473021

I'm sure that's not the restaurant menu but the event program

Mrs. Putin speakes spanish

Thanks Lula!

 

[adelaide]

Although I think I'm in the minority -- I thought Letizia's dress was stunning. The top had rich tones which for me are reminiscent of the jewel tones I somehow associate with Russia so I thought it was appropriate in that regard, but also, I just loved the whole outfit. The top had beautiful details on it and the skirt was rich and full and a lovely departure from the more tight fitting ensembles she usually wears. I wish she'd had her hair up entirely but with the same fullness in the back because I think it would have matched the formality of the gown better, but I really think she looked terrific.

Not a all, and it's funny because on another english forum, this gown mad the unanimity : the best one of alls the letizia's dresses of gala. I wrote upper that Letizia's look is more "royal" as usual; and in fact, I find the gown "RENNAISSANCE " , it's truely refined.

 

[crisiñaki]

I was checking the new pictures posted (by the way, thanks! great pictures! ) and I don't know why Cristina is wearing a green jacket with a red dress?!?! It's too mismatch, or a missed match

The dress is a missed match, it's the same one used on Denmark's weddding in 2004

 

[Toledo]

The dress is a missed match, it's the same one used on Denmark's weddding in 2004

Then Cristina should have gone out and shop for something else for this event.

Adelaide, you mentioned the Letizia's dress as renaissance, that's very accurate. It also matches the hair work on the back of Letizia's head because it brings to mind the Infanta's design hair-do work in some of Velazquez paintings. It also brought to mind something else, I just bought the De Laurentiss' movie Dune, the Special Edition. On it the actress Virginia Madsen as Princess Irulan uses a dress inspired in the Renaissance that resembles Letizia's style on this event. Is the one (I was not able to find the picture) on the scene where the space travelers arrive, Virginia Madsen is walking by the area of the Throne with her court all in Reinassance cut outfits.

 

[agm]

wireimages?

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS=1=16==165528&str=&styp=&sfld=&nbc1=1&sortval=3a&PageNum=1

 

[purple_platinum]

wireimages?
http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=GLS=1=16==165528&str=&styp=&sfld=&nbc1=1&sortval=3a&PageNum=1

had these since yesterday, but i'm not sure to post it (since its a bit similar, so moderators, please feel free to remove it if its repeating)
but just to add to our collection, here goes...

1st batch from wireimage

Spanish Royals Receive Vladimir Putin and Wife - February 9, 2006
February 8, 2006 - Royal Palace
Madrid, Spain
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[purple_platinum]

2nd batch from wireimage

 

[purple_platinum]

3rd batch from wireimage

 

[purple_platinum]

4th batch from wireimage

 

[purple_platinum]

4th & last batch from wireimage

 

[lucys]

Thanks for those wire image photos. Letizia was really radiantly beautiful.

 

[purple_platinum]

several more from facetoface

 

[purple_platinum]

more from the visit of Queen Sofia & Mrs. Putin to the art museum



from facetoface

 

[purple_platinum]

still from facetoface

a good one of Dukes of Palma...


more...


the princes of asturias are so charming, aren't they?

 

[Juanita]

Thanks for the photos, purple_platinum!

 

[purple_platinum]

always a pleasure, juanita...

a couple more from brunopress

 

[agm]

Thanks purple platinum

 

[*SofiaM*]

thanks purple platinun, great pics! The Queen and Mrs Putin seemed to get on really well..

 

[Elsa M.]

Another one from the lunch offered at La Zarzuela. From Olycom:

 

[crisiñaki]

Another one from the lunch offered at La Zarzuela. From Olycom:

You can see the family resemblance in this picture: the way they are standing, their gestures, you can easily guess that they are a mother and her daughters

 

[*SofiaM*]

Does anyone know where in the palace this picture was taken? And is the painting on the wall of Infanta Elena?

(Source: Corbis)

 

[Elsa M.]

is the painting on the wall of Infanta Elena?

Yes, it's this Ricardo Macarrón's portrait:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/158847-post3.html

 

[*SofiaM*]

Yes, it's this Ricardo Macarrón's portrait:
http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/158847-post3.html

Ah, ok thanks Elsa M.

 

[Tinika]

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I ADORE Letizia's latest gala outfit.

 

[lula]

Ceremony of representation of the Spanish and Russian visitors before their private dinner at Madrid's Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain, Wednesday Feb. 8 2006. Putin is in Spain on a two-day state visit. Madrid, España. Visita oficial del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin a España. Spain Vladimir Putin Visits ©Andrew Green/WpN/ COVER

 

[monica]

Cristina is beautiful

 

[Juanita]

Thank you for the photos, lula!

 

[grevinnan]

I love Letizia'a dress. Very elegant and suitable for her.

 

[crisiñaki]

Cristina is beautiful

I totally agree with you and Iñaki is incredibly handsome, that's why their kids are sooo cute