Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle get all the column inches in the UK, but there's another, somewhat overlooked, royal who consistently scores highly in the fashion department.
Over the years Queen Letizia of Spain has successfully managed the delicate balancing act of mixing high street and high end.
On Thursday, the Spanish monarch showcased her fashionable flair at the opening of ARCO, a contemporary art gallery in Madrid, along with the Peruvian president, Martin Alberto Vizcarra. Wearing a fittingly contemporary leather dress, featuring side slits, kimono style sleeves, pockets and a low-v neckline, the look pushed the boundaries of royal wardrobe protocol in all the right ways.
Continuing her penchant for an affordable hero number, the belted leather midi dress was from none other than & Other Stories, costing £299.
Queen Letizia accessorised the look with classic nude Prada heels, but also gave a nod to one of 2019's hottest trends: hair accessories.
Taking note from the catwalks, the Spanish royal debuted a neatly tied black bow in her hair, which had been swept into a ponytail and sleek side fringe.
Her makeup - smokey winged eyeliner and a nude lip - accentuated the look.
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