Spain's King and Queen Host New Year's Reception for Diplomatic Corps

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain

On January 9, 2025, King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain, as they do every year, at the Royal Palace of Madrid. The Diplomatic Corps comprises a total of 126 resident embassies in the country and nearly 800 consulates, including 153 career consulates and over 600 honorary ones.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain

Additionally, another 49 countries are accredited to Spain but are based in cities such as Paris, London, Brussels. Furthermore, 42 international organizations have offices in Spain.

King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain
King Felipe and Queen Letizia welcomed the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Spain
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  1. Such a strange outfit, as if the Queen grabbed something in a hurry, she can do better.

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    1. Anonymous9/1/25 16:51

      Fashion choices, especially by public figures, can often be more deliberate than they seem.

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    2. Anonymous9/1/25 16:54

      Hmmm I wish she’d chosen a softer top; the business styling of the collar / buttons although beautiful doesn’t pair well with the skirt. It’s a rare “dressing down” for her when she’s normally dressed pitch perfect for any public occasion.

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    3. Anonymous9/1/25 17:34

      Totally agree.

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  2. Anonymous9/1/25 15:28

    Queen dressed like an Amish lady, very conservative

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    1. Anonymous9/1/25 16:50

      The majority of Amish communities are found in the U.S., sorry darling we don’t do that in Europe.

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    2. Anonymous9/1/25 17:35

      LOL.

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    3. Anonymous9/1/25 19:10

      The Amish wish they could dress like that. I don't see the comparison.

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    4. Anonymous9/1/25 22:30

      Anon 16 50, the post says ‘like an Amish lady’ Makes no difference where she is or where the Amish are based. Your comment is rude

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  3. Anonymous9/1/25 16:04

    A very rare but definitive No from me for combining this (type of) shirt with a swishy long skirt.

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    1. Anonymous9/1/25 16:22

      I totally agree with you! Helena

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    2. Anonymous9/1/25 16:29

      16:04 - I agree.

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    3. Anonymous9/1/25 17:58

      Agree !!

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  4. Anonymous9/1/25 16:42

    We all have "off" days. This is definitely one for her.

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  5. Anonymous9/1/25 17:09

    Hmmmmm, I like the outfit but it seems like a brooch or necklace would of blended the two pieces together and given a more finished look.

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  6. Superbe association du chemisier blanc avec le très joli bleu de la jupe fluide que je vois quand même légèrement trop longue ; bon choix que les boucles d'oreilles pendantes composées de petits diamants/saphir !

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  7. Anonymous9/1/25 17:21

    This white blouse stays only just that and gives a Cinderella impression.

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    1. Anonymous9/1/25 22:36

      The white blouse looks like a school uniform shirt. It’s too plain and utilitarian for this formal event. Not one oh Queen Letizia’s better looks
      AnnieM

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  8. Anonymous9/1/25 17:34

    But the King is very dashing!

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  9. Agree with the negative comments. I don't like the contrast of the white/cream blouse and the dark lilac skirt. But her earrings are very beautiful.

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  10. Anonymous9/1/25 17:40

    Felipe: "Are you ready to go?"
    Letizia: "There's another reception today?! Oh shoot!"
    And then she just grab whatever was at the front of the closet.

    But, hey, we've all had those days.

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    1. Anonymous9/1/25 20:26

      17:40 made me laugh. Thank you!

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  11. Not formal enough for such an event! In recent months Queen Letizia is almost always dressed down no matter what the occasion in comparison to how she used to dress.

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    1. Anonymous9/1/25 20:31

      True!

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    2. Anonymous9/1/25 22:58

      This is a daytime event. It is difficult to dress formally for this time of day. I think she is doing the best she can with the restrictions she faces. Most of her formal gowns are not appropriate for daytime events. She has a small collection of simple gowns and long skirts for the formal daytime events that Spain has.

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  12. Anonymous9/1/25 18:19

    Anche per me è un NO, perché non credo che questa gonna lunga e larga sia adatta alla sua fisicità.
    Però gli orecchini sono belli.
    Rossella 🖤

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  13. Anonymous9/1/25 18:23

    The outfit makes me think of that other skirt and shirt she wore on state visit to Italy. Next to King Felipe in his impeccable suit she looks a bit like someone of the household. This is a big no for me. She has so many beautiful dresses of which she could have chosen one to wear on a reception with the diplomatic corps.

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  14. Anonymous9/1/25 21:34

    Generally I do appreciate Queen Letizia fashion choices.

    But I can’t stand this one.

    Of course, the shirt is Intek park

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  15. Anonymous9/1/25 21:45

    In general, I like Queen Letizia's fashion choices.

    But I'm not so keen on this one.

    Of course, the white shirt is a timeless fashion accessory.

    But in this case, it doesn't work well with this type of skirt.

    I understand the idea behind the look, but as I said, the skirt isn't well chosen.

    It could have been shorter and perhaps more flared; also, the fabric could have been different, less flowing.

    However, her husband, King Felipe, is elegant, as usual; a beautiful couple, who exude serenity.

    -Astrid.

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