Twenty years ago Letizia of Spain became “royal” with a white journalist’s jacket

Letizia of Spain twenty years ago he made history and to do so he chose a no-frills look. It was November 3, 2003: for the first time the well-known Spanish TV journalist appeared alongside Philippe of Bourbon in her new role, that of official girlfriend of the future king of her country.

Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, this is his baptismal name, then entered the homes of his compatriots one autumn evening, deciding not to change his appearance. At that time more or less she was expected to read the news only this time the news was hers.

Felipe of Spain he was 35 years old at the time and still hadn’t found a wife. After a few more or less serious relationships, none of which were successful, the heir to the throne decided that he would not compromise on one aspect of his life. He would have married for love. That long-sought feeling came out in a disruptive way in the spring of 2003.

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Leonor of Spain, a white suit (Made in Spain) for the oath on the Constitution

The Princess of Asturias turns 18 and for the ceremony that makes her role as heir to the throne official, she opts for a clean and meaningful look. Her sister Sofia shows off a cape dress rented while Queen Letizia bows to trendy blue

According to what is said, it was the prince himself who asked a journalist friend to organize a dinner to get to know her better journalist who hosted the evening news but who had also been war correspondent and correspondent from the United States after September 11, 2001. The legend speaks of a real love at first sight.

For several months, the bond between Letizia Ortiz and Felipe of Spain was a jealously guarded secret, so much so that when a statement from the Spanish court suddenly came out announcing the engagement between the two, the editorial teams were taken aback and had no shot of them together. . Here then is a replay of a frame from a few days earlier.

On October 24, 2003, the prince of Asturiasas usual, went to the Reconquista hotel in Oviedo to greet the journalists busy covering the event which took its name from its title. Only later did we notice the look of understanding between them journalist in dark suit and the son of King Juan Carlos as they shook hands.

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Letizia of Spain turns 50: this is why she is considered one of the best dressed royals on the planet

She promotes her country’s brands, draws from her mother-in-law Sofia’s wardrobe, “steals” her daughter Leonor’s clothes and isn’t afraid of judgment on her look. The Spanish sovereign, a former journalist, knows the power of communication and knows the impact that her choices can have. An art that she is now teaching to her daughters

October 31st Letizia Ortiz read the evening news for the last time. Rumors were starting to circulate and we needed to be prepared. In the end Juan Carlos and the Queen Sofia they also gave their consent because Felipe didn’t want to listen to reason. On November 1st the press release came out Zarzuela Palace with a couple of dates: November 6th, an appointment with the press for the official announcement of the wedding which would take place at the beginning of the summer of 2004.

On November 3, Letizia and Felipe summoned journalists for show themselves in public for the first time as a couple and to give voice to that hitherto secret love. A commitment which, however, was not only mutual but also involved the monarchy and the Spanish people. “It was a measured decision, the result of intense reflection that has the solidity of a profound love,” Letizia said in the Zarzuela courtyard, weighing her words.

Accustomed to visibility but not to that type of attention, she decided to debut in her new role with clothes that did not distort her character, and in which she therefore felt comfortable. She chose a white wool jacket designed by Adolfo Domínguezthe signature that accompanied her both in the television studios and in her private life.

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From the passion for light blue to the promotion of Made in Spain brands: everything in the style of Leonor of Spain

The Princess of Asturias turns 18. Despite her young age we can already trace the key elements of her wardrobe, rich in personality and respectful of her role. A taste that her town likes but also her mother Letizia who steals her clothes

Precisely by virtue of that privileged relationship, the tailor’s shop had shown the famous client five examples of the latest collection. Letizia selected an extremely simple modelvery similar to the jackets she used to wear on the news.

That white jacket combined with very long black trousers that hid the high-heeled shoes she wore to try to reach the almost 2 meter tall Felipe, made Letizia and those essential declarations of love and reason of state stand out in the darkness of the garden. Seen like this, the outfit was exactly that of a TV showmana reassuring uniform for her.

With that same outfit, Letizia together with Felipe and the Spanish royal family moved to the theater to attend the concert of the Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich on the occasion of Queen Sofia’s 65th birthdaythe future mother-in-law with whom she found herself sharing the spotlight from that moment on.

Only a few days passed before we noticed the first changes in Letizia of Spain’s style. At the official engagement ceremony she showed up in a jacket and trousers but her allure was decidedly different. The tailored suit was designer Giorgio Armani and even if some judged it too large for her, she immediately went wild «the Letizia effect».

From boutiques to stalls, only white suits were seen like the one shown by that character now known for very different reasons. With that white wool jacket Letizia had said goodbye to her career as a journalist to embark on a new, even more important one. In those days, while a new one was born fashion icon realthe path of the note began journalist from the news to the throne with an always impeccable, as well as professional, style.