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Spanish Royals Host A Lunch For Literature World Members© Carlos Alvarez

Queen Letizia channels Princess Kate in super shoppable dress

The Spanish royal mirrored one of Princess Kate’s most popular looks

Tania Leslau
Fashion features writer
April 26, 2023
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Queen Letizia of Spain and the Princess of Wales may have contrasting fashion choices, yet the two occasionally swap style tips. On Tuesday, Queen Letizia stepped to attend a Lunch for a representation of the World of Letters to mark the presentation of the Miguel de Cervantes Prize for Literature in the Spanish Language. 

The occasion saw the beloved royal slip into a printed frock that was reminiscent of one belonging to the British princess.

Queen Letizia, 51, sported Lady Pipa’s ‘Antonia’ dress that featured long balloon sleeves, a V-neckline, a midi eighties-style silhouette, ruched detailing down the front of the garment and a ditsy animal print in a rose hue.

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She completed her feminine aesthetic by sliding into a pair of punchy fuchsia ‘Croc-Effect Slingback Pumps’ by Carolina Herrera and wore her brunette hair slicked back into a smart low bun.

Queen Letizia of Spain wearing a printed pink dress© Getty Images

A pair of iridescent diamond drop earrings caught the attention of guests, in addition to a radiant beauty blend that highlighted her youthful facial features.

Queen Letizia wearing some some diamond and pearl drop earrings © Getty Images

Fans adored the royal's latest sartorial success. “Fabulous, there are no words love - what she is wearing,” one user wrote, while another added: “Love this look. The 80s revival continues and Letizia looks absolutely gorgeous. The colour, and style are so beautiful. We have the 80’s excess: bold shoulders, big sleeves, ruching and a bit of 2000’s high-low hemline. So fabulous!”

Princess Kate during a visit to Daystar Evangelical Church in the Bahamas© Getty Images

The number closely resembled one previously worn by Princess Kate. Back in 2022, the royal visited The Bahamas alongside husband Prince William. During a visit to Daystar Evangelical Church, the mother-of-three wore a pale pink Rixo dress boasting a striking zebra print, a classic collar, a nipped-in waistline, long sleeves and a thick band that modestly hugged the waist. 

kate middleton wearing a printed Rixo number for her tropical outing© Getty Images

The brand’s ‘Izzy’ dress was paired with some wedged heels for a tinge of summer sentiment and the royal shielded herself from the Caribbean sunbeams with some cat-eye sunglasses.

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