King and Queen of Spain attended Armed Forces Day 2023 in Granada

byHelen - 33 Comments
Queen letizia wore a new floral print midi skirt by Jose Hidalgo, and a white silk blouse Jose Hidalgo

On June 3, 2023, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain presided over "Armed Forces Day 2023" events held in Granada (Andalusia) this year. "Armed Forces Day" celebrations is an annual national festival that honors armies and encourages information exchange and integration with the society.

Queen letizia wore a new floral print midi skirt by Jose Hidalgo, and a white silk blouse Jose Hidalgo

The central celebration of the day is held at a different city every year. Since 1987, it is observed on the Saturday nearest to May 30, the feast day of Saint Ferdinand, King.

Queen letizia wore a new floral print midi skirt by Jose Hidalgo, and a white silk blouse Jose Hidalgo

Queen letizia wore a new floral print midi skirt by Jose Hidalgo, and a white silk blouse Jose Hidalgo

Queen letizia wore a new floral print midi skirt by Jose Hidalgo, and a white silk blouse Jose Hidalgo

Queen letizia wore a new floral print midi skirt by Jose Hidalgo, and a white silk blouse Jose Hidalgo

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  1. Anonymous3/6/23 17:56

    Oh my, that white uniform makes Felipe look almost 20 years older. |Melanie|

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    1. Anonymous3/6/23 20:44

      I thought so as well. He'll be back to his usual debonair self once he is out of his dress whites.

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    2. Anonymous4/6/23 03:49

      20:44 - Hubba-hubba. |Melanie|

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    3. MaryT4/6/23 10:26

      I think his beard makes the King look older, above all. For me beards are only ok for young men.

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    4. Anonymous4/6/23 14:52

      You are right about the beard that is what makes him older, not the white uniform.

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    5. Anonymous4/6/23 20:30

      There's nothing wrong with Felipe's beard, on the contrary! That's his secret weapon. :-) Most men look better with a beard.
      Paula

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    6. deadeggs5/6/23 08:52

      Don't know why but I go a little weak at the knees when I see those Royal gents in their uniforms.

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  2. Anonymous3/6/23 18:07

    Letizia wears a lovely ensemble, for a high tea with your girlfriends. This is a military ceremony wear a total different dresscode is necessary.

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    1. Anonymous4/6/23 07:43

      Think so too.

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    2. Anonymous4/6/23 07:54

      I think it's a "statement" from her against the military. By wearing flowers, white and pink - she symbolises the opposite, peace.

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    3. Anonymous4/6/23 09:52

      You all obviously know more of the protocol in Spain than the Queen of Spain...LOL..., So clever are people in other countries...

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    4. Anonymous4/6/23 09:54

      A military ceremony in Spain, not in your country. Also, we do not have tea or tea parties in Spain...for us tea is dirty water.

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    5. Anonymous4/6/23 09:59

      I doubt that anyone drank tea in Spain, so you have no idea about the country. Different dress code...you are the Boss of the protocol in the Casa Real of Spain, you Mark the dress code darling!!

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    6. Anonymous4/6/23 14:57

      I particularly like the comments of Anonymous : 09:52, 09:54, & 09:59.

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    7. Anonymous4/6/23 20:37

      For me, it's the lack of proper updo that makes this look casual. Had she'd worn her hair in an updo, it would have made the outfit more formal and appropriate. The outfit itself is fine, even for this occasion.

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    8. Anonymous5/6/23 01:11

      Actually, It is not a very formal event, the Minister of Defense is on a trench. Formal military events are the 12nd of october or the 6th of January.

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    9. deadeggs5/6/23 12:22

      Saint Ambrose said …..
      “When in Rome do as the Romans do”.
      I’d go on to say……
      If you're not in Rome don’t criticise what the Romans do.

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    10. Anonymous5/6/23 22:23

      Anon 9:54 you aren't making your tea correctly then.

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  3. Orangemily3/6/23 18:12

    This is a time where we know it was likely Letizia who consciously coordinated with the King, and though I'm not one for matchy-matchy (at all) I do like this combination very much. If they didn't coordinate, I wouldn't be upset either, but they both look very spring-like. The shoulders in Letizia's blouse a tad too pronounced for my preference, and I would love a jewel--do Spanish military groups do jeweled badges the way so many British ones do? I would like one, or a necklace or a bigger earring or something to fancy Letizia's look just a little bit. But overall, I really like this.

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    1. Anonymous4/6/23 00:33

      In Spain they have a few military ceremonies per year, I think Queen Letizia knows exactly what she can wear or not. There is even one ceremony which requires a long dress (can't remember the name of that ceremony). Another country, other military customs.... We all know Q. Letizia is not a fan of big jewelry.

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  4. Debra3/6/23 19:00

    Wow! Don't they look cool and crisp in their white and coordinating colors? I King Felipe, with his rapidly greying beard and hair, and his white military uniform, looks very different, though no less handsome. Likewise, Queen Letizia is beautiful as always.

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    1. Anonymous4/6/23 07:40

      Agree, well said.
      Kay

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  5. Anonymous3/6/23 20:08

    I like the blouse, skirt, print and accessories, but the whole thing doesn't suit me because it looks like a belt is too tight around the waist

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  6. Achard623/6/23 23:23

    Rien à redire sur l'ensemble porté par Letizia ; j'adore le blanc de son chemisier qui s'associe à merveille avec le bel imprimé fleuri de sa jupe ; bon choix que la couleur fuchsia de son sac à mains et ses chaussures très rafraîchissante en cette période estivale !

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  7. Ava Pittman4/6/23 00:31

    This is a lovely summer ensemble, casual yet smart and chic. Love the skirt, pretty and feminine. The print of the skirt is not overdone. The white blouse, I love, the design, style, gorgeous. Love the hot pink accessories, highlighting the flecks of pink within the skirt.
    Her earrings are interesting, looks to be mulit colored stones, pretty. I love her hair tied back.
    King Felipe, looks splendid, I don't think he looks older, in all white. He is one fine looking man, very dapper in uniform.

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    1. Sakurahime5/6/23 00:42

      Queen Letizia's earrings are from the jewellery firm Pabery of Castellón, the capital of one of the three provinces of the Valencian Community. They belong to the Constelación model, made of gold-plated sterling silver and with amethysts, chrysoprase and corundum and Its current retail priceat the firm's website is 129 Euros. They are at present out of stock, but will be soon on sale again.

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    2. Sakurahime5/6/23 00:43

      Queen Letizia's earrings are from the jewellery firm Pabery of Castellón, the capital of one of the three provinces of the Valencian Community. They belong to the Constelación model, made of gold-plated sterling silver and with amethysts, chrysoprase and corundum. Its current retail price is 129 Euros. They are at present out of stock, but will be on sale again.

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  8. Anonymous4/6/23 07:42

    Beautiful couple, love them.

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  9. Anonymous4/6/23 08:24

    There is something i don't like about the skirt, but can not put my finger to it, was waiting to read the comments, but still haven't found what I miss. Maybe s bit more movement in the skirt?
    But still she is a beauty, so my comment would not mean anything
    Luna

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  10. Anonymous5/6/23 02:17

    Tropical kit for him and her. They look fab.
    Regarding beards. Sans beard is the go!

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  11. Anonymous5/6/23 07:36

    With all due respect, her outfit is not appropriate for the occasion much less for a queen. Her outfit is not in sync with her husband's much less a King.
    Who dressed her??

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    1. Anonymous5/6/23 22:25

      In what way is it not appropriate for either the occasion or a Queen?

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    2. Anonymous6/6/23 02:44

      Could you explain me "the ocasión", the meaning and where they are? After that what's wrong for a Queen? Dresses by a Spanish designer Who knows the ocasión and the Queen of Spain.

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