Regal Review: King Juan Carlos' Abdication & King Felipe's Accession
Today marks the 6th anniversary of King Juan Carlos’ abdication and King Felipe’s accession to the Spanish throne. Today’s Regal Review post thus takes a look back on the new Queen’s fashion for this historic event.
On June 18th, 2014, King Juan Carlos officially abdicated during a ceremony at the Royal Palace.
Queen Letizia wore a black and white Felipe Varela dress with her Magrit nude pumps and a black suede clutch.
On June 19th, 2014, King Felipe officially ascended to the Spanish throne. A ceremony first took place at La Zarzuela Palace during which King Juan Carlos awarded King Felipe his military sash.
Afterward, a ceremony took place at the Parliament where King Felipe was officially sworn in.
Following the ceremony, the new King and Queen took part in a procession in the streets of Madrid before returning to the Royal Palace.
They were joined by their two daughters and the former King and Queen during a balcony appearance to greet the crowd waiting for them.
To end the day, King Felipe and Queen Letizia hosted a reception and lunch with 2000 guests.
Queen Letizia wore a white dress and a white embellished coat by Felipe Varela with a nude suede Felipe Varela clutch, bespoke Magrit pumps and her Chanel earrings.
Stay tuned for another Regal Review post later today as we celebrate Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel’s 10th wedding anniversary!
