Duc_et_Pair
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We have seen the State Visit from the King and Queen of the Netherlands to Denmark, last week. We have seen how Queen Máxima, Queen Margrethe, Crown Princess Mary, Princess Marie, Princess Benedikte and Princess Elisabeth dressed. All with flair and elegance, all with hats and gloves.
I know that the Spanish Court does no longer uphold an etiquette which requires ladies wearing hats and gloves, but the Queen was visiting Paris, the world-famously elegant capital of my country, Spain's most important neighbour ánd a glorious visit by a Bourbon King to a city with so much Bourbon history...
The tragic crash of the GermanWings Airbus of course changed everything. But when the royal couple left from the Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas and arrived at the Aéroport de Paris-Orly, the Queen was already wearing her "State Visit Outfit".
In comparison with how all the ladies looked in Copenhagen last week, I was underwhelmed by Queen Letizia's appearance. I am sorry to say. No offense intended.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia leaving for a State Visit to the République française (click on the picture to enlarge)
King Felipe and Queen Letizia during the official welcome ceremony at the L'Hôtel des Invalides in Paris (click on the picture to enlarge)
I know that the Spanish Court does no longer uphold an etiquette which requires ladies wearing hats and gloves, but the Queen was visiting Paris, the world-famously elegant capital of my country, Spain's most important neighbour ánd a glorious visit by a Bourbon King to a city with so much Bourbon history...
The tragic crash of the GermanWings Airbus of course changed everything. But when the royal couple left from the Aeropuerto de Madrid-Barajas and arrived at the Aéroport de Paris-Orly, the Queen was already wearing her "State Visit Outfit".
In comparison with how all the ladies looked in Copenhagen last week, I was underwhelmed by Queen Letizia's appearance. I am sorry to say. No offense intended.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia leaving for a State Visit to the République française (click on the picture to enlarge)
King Felipe and Queen Letizia during the official welcome ceremony at the L'Hôtel des Invalides in Paris (click on the picture to enlarge)
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