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| The diamond and pearl tiara was a wedding gift to the Duke of Cambridge's late mother Princess Diana of Wales and was one of her favorites. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge pictured arriving at the Diplomatic Reception in 2015 wearing a diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara. |
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| The Duchess of Cambridge completed her outfit with the Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, which she was pictured wearing for the first time at the same event last year in 2016. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the event in 2016, wearing Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara. |
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| Dazzling Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau necklace, she paired with her favourite Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara at the Royal Variety Performance in 1962. |
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| (L-R) Ana Pastor, King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain depart from Barajas Airport at Barajas Airport on July 11, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. |
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| Departing for Britain on Tuesday, Letizia - mother to Leonor, Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain - displayed her sartorial prowess in a chic white Hugo Boss ensemble paired with oversized shades and snakeskin heels from Magrit, joined with her husband King Felipe of Spain |
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| King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain depart from Barajas Airport at Barajas Airport on July 11, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. |
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| Members of the Scots Guards are seen marching along the Mall at the start of Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's three-day state visit to the UK where they will meet members of the Royal family - starting with the Queen and Prince Philip |
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| Earlier, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall didn't know where to look when they greeted their guests, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, at their hotel this morning ahead of the Ceremonial Welcome on Horse Guards Parade |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain (far right) wore a bright yellow coat over a matching dress and an elaborate headpiece ahead of today's meeting, greeted by Prince Charles, while Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall opted for a white hat adorned with feathers, greets King Felipe VI of Spain. |
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| Glamorous Queen Letizia wore a vertiginous pair of heels with her dress, which featured a delicate lace trim. The stylish royal is a champion of homegrown talent, and today's ensemble is believed to be the handiwork of Spanish designer Felipe Varela |
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| Spain's King Felipe VI greets the monarch Queen Elizabeth II warmly during official welcome ceremony on Horse Guards Parade. The Royal party will now make their way to Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 |
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| Spanish King Felipe greets Queen Elizabeth II on Horse Guards Parade while Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh looks on. Ahead of the meticulously-planned ceremony, The Mall was decked out in Spanish flags this week and gun salutes were fired from Green Park and the Tower of London to welcome the Spanish royals |
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| Queen Elizabeth II greets King Felipe VI of Spain at the official welcome ceremony on Horseguards Parade during a State visit by the King and Queen of Spain on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| During their visit today, King Felipe learned about his great grandmother, Queen Ena of Spain - née Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg - who was Queen Victoria's youngest granddaughter. (L-R) Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain's Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Elizabeth II and King Felipe VI of Spain. |
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| Spain's Queen Letizia sits and listens as Spain's King Felipe delivers a speech at the Palace of Westminster |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stunned in the diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara so beloved by Prince William's late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales; The Duchess wore the same one to her first state banquet last year 2016 |
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| The Duchess of Cambridge in the diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England; she wore the same one to her first state banquet last year 2016 |
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| Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain were hosted by the Queen of England and Prince Philip with Britain treating them to the full pomp and pageantry rolled out for visiting heads of state on July 12, 2017 |
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| Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain pose for a group photograph before a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Prince Charles of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall were no doubt looking forward to spending the evening with the Spanish royals after enjoying their company throughout the day on Wednesday July 12, 2017 |
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| According to protocol, female members of the royal family must dress in evening gowns for state banquets and wear tiaras - often loaned to them by the Queen. They must also wear the Elizabeth II Family Order - a jewel encased image of the Queen on a chartreuse yellow ribbon which royal women wear pinned to their left shoulder. As for Camilla, Dutchess of Cornwall the stand-out part of her outfit was the Greville tiara, on loan from the Queen who was left the tiara by her late mother. |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain stunned in a beautiful red dress while Queen Elizabeth II of England looked resplendent in a white gown embroidered with soft blue florals during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 |
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| The Queen of Spain stunned in a beautiful red dress while the Queen of England looked resplendent in a white gown embroidered with soft blue florals |
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| Queen Elizabeth, her husband Prince Philip, Spain's King Felipe and his wife Queen Letizia, pose for a group photograph before a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace |
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| Queen Elizabeth II of Britain donned her Brazilian Aquamarine tiara, which is a favourite of the Queen's dresser, Angela Kelly, who describes it as 'majestic in appearance but cool and calming'. While Queen Letizia of Spain wore her husband's mother's tiara called the Fleur de Lys Tiara or La Buena. |
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| Spanish Queen Letizia plumped for her country's national color and stunned in a bejeweled red gown, which accentuated her curves. She also wore her husband's mother's tiara; the piece is called the Fleur de Lys Tiara or La Buena |
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| Glamorous Queen Letizia of Spain stunned in a beautiful red dress towered over petite Queen Elizabeth II of England looked resplendent in a white gown embroidered with soft blue florals as they attended a lavish state banquet at Buckingham Palace |
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| Major General Ben Bathurst, Major General Commanding the Household Division, commanded all troops on the parade. A total of more than 1,000 troops are expected to take part in the state visit this week |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain stunned in a vibrant yellow coat dress by go-to designer Felipe Varela, vertiginous £550 Prada stilettos and a bespoke headpiece by María Nieto - teamed with yellow and gold earrings which are believed to belong to her mother-in-law Queen Sofía. |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain stunned in a vibrant yellow coat dress by go-to designer Felipe Varela, vertiginous £550 Prada stilettos and a bespoke headpiece by María Nieto - teamed with yellow and gold earrings which are believed to belong to her mother-in-law Queen Sofía. |
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| The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall were also sat in a carriage as the procession travelled from Horse Guards Parade to Buckingham Palace where the party will enjoy a lunch reception ahead of an action-packed afternoon |
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| (L-R) Prince Charles of Wales shares a joke with Queen Letizia of Spain along with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall as the royals exit their chauffeured Bentley at Horse Guards Parade before a ceremonial welcome - after which the party travelled to Buckingham Palace in style in a carriage procession |
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| Queen Elizabeth II of England opted for a magenta coat and flower-adorned hat that she wore just over two weeks ago at Royal Ascot with King Felipe VI of Spain as they arrive at Buckingham Palace for a lunch reception on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| King Felipe helps the 91-year-old monarch Queen Elizabeth II out of the carriage as the arrive at Buckingham Palace for a lunch reception. |
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| Queen Elizabeth II of England and King Felipe VI of Spain arrive at Buckingham Palace. |
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| (R) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L), King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Spain's King Felipe share a laugh as they exit the carriage at Buckingham Palace. According to the Olive Press, King Felipe is fluent in English because his mother spoke it to him - and he speaks only English at home so that his daughters will also grow up bilingual. |
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| Queen Elizabeth II and King Felipe VI of Spain arrive at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| (R-L) Queen Elizabeth II, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain at the official welcome ceremony on Horseguards Parade during a State visit by the King and Queen of Spain on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| The elegant Queen Letizia of Spain managed to avoid a fashion mishap as she disembarked the carriage this afternoon in her £550 Prada stilettos. She also wore a bespoke headpiece from by María Nieto to complete her look, as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh helps her out of the carriage as they arrive at Buckingham Palace for a reception. |
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| Queen Elizabeth II beamed broadly as she greeted King Felipe VI who travelled from ME Hotel. During the lunchtime reception that followed, she made Felipe a 'Stranger Knight' or 'Extra Knight Companion' of the prestigious Order of the Garter |
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| (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II, King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the ceremonial welcome at Horse Guards Parade on day 1 of Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| The Spanish King, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh, inspects the Guard of Honour, the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. Afterwards, he joined the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh for a state carriage procession along The Mall to Buckingham Palace |
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| Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall greet King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain as they visit Clarence House in central London on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| King Felipe of Spain and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales chatted animatedly along with Queen Letizia of Spain on left and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on far right as the group posed for a photograph at Clarence House this afternoon |
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| Spanish King Felipe VI gives a speech as Queen Letizia (L) and Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow (2L) look on at the Palace of Westminster in central London |
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| Prince Harry attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looked chic in a custom made Marchesa gown with a plunging V-Neck in blush lace, bell sleeves and shirred ballgown skirt at tonight's state banquet. She donned diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara. She drew further attention to her decolletage with an eye-catching Ruby and Diamond Floral Bandeau drop necklace which once belonged to the Queen Mother. The jewels fell just inches above the lowest point of the V-neck. She finished her look with a favorite pair of diamond and pearl drop earrings. |
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| Prince Harry's first State Banquet at Buckingham Palace as he moves into a more full-time royal position. |
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| Queen Elizabeth and King Felipe VI of Spain share a toast during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace |
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| In her speech, the Queen of England said: 'This State Visit is an expression of the deep respect and friendship that describes relations between Spain and the United Kingdom. Just occasionally, a State Visit can provide an opportunity for great personal happiness also', while King Felipe of Spain attentively listens. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looked sensational in a dusty pink custom-made Marchesa floor-length gown featured a plunging V-neck in scalloped lace, which was a surprisingly revealing choice for the duchess and a departure from the conservative cuts she usually favors. She added an eye-catching ruby and diamond floral bandeau drop necklace. The jewels fell just inches above the lowest point of the V-neck. She wears The diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara, and finished her look with a pair of diamond and pearl drop earrings, as she attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| The Duchess of Cambridge during a reception to mark the launch of the UK-India Year of Culture 2017 in February |
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| (R) Camilla Duchess of Cornwall chats to Queen Letizia of Spain (L) at their hotel in central London this morning, before heading to Buckingham Palace flanked by a grand military procession. They enjoyed tea together at Clarence House later in the afternoon. |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ride in a carriage during a State visit by the King and Queen of Spain at Centre Gate, Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. The Queen and King of Spain visit to London this week may be one of their last official engagements before the summer; the Spanish royals traditionally spend their lengthy holiday at the Marivent Palace, their official summer residence, on Mallorca |
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| The Spanish Queen Letizia showed her sartorial credentials in an elegant pale yellow coat dress displaying just a hint of décolletage as she joined Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh travel in a State Carriage along The Mall in central London on July 12, 2017, on the first day of the Spanish Royals three day state visit. |
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| Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Spanish Queen Letizia travel in a State Carriage along The Mall in central London on July 12, 2017, on the first day of the Spanish Royals three day state visit. Spanish King Felipe VI and begin a state visit to Britain on Wednesday, as the two countries attempt to strengthen ties despite tensions over Britain's plans to leave the European Union. |
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| The Queen of England was joined by King Felipe VI of Spain in a state carriage as the Royal procession made their way from Horse Guards Parade to Buckingham Palace. The action-packed tour will see the King and Queen enjoy a private lunch with the British royals |
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| Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Spanish King Felipe VI arrive by State Carriage back at Buckingham Palace after a ceremonial welcome at the start of the Spanish King and Queen's three-day state visit, in central London on July 12, 2017. |
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| (2nd-L) Queen Letizia of Spain beams as she arrives at Buckingham Palace alongside her husband King Felipe of Spain, Queen Elizabeth II of England and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1st-L). |
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| The fashion-loving Spanish Queen Letizia's lace trim dress and coat are believed to be by Felipe Varela, her go-to designer for big occasions such as this. The subtle texture of the fabric gave her sophisticated look a thoroughly modern edge, wearing £550 Prada stilettos. She also wore a bespoke headpiece from by María Nieto to complete her look. Arrives at Buckingham Palace with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh after an impressive royal procession. |
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| Glamorous Queen Letizia of Spain in a lace trim dress and coat by Felipe Varela which featured a delicate lace trim. She wore Prada vertiginous pair of heels, she added a bespoke headpiece by María Nieto to complete her look, arrives at Buckingham Palace with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh for a lunch reception. |
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| (R) Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L), King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| (L-R) King Felipe of Spain and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh inspect the Guard of Honour on Horse Guards Parade before boarding the Royal carriages to travel to Buckingham Palace for a private lunch and a tour of the Royal Collection |
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| Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and King Felipe VI of Spain look at a display of Spanish items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain looked fascinated at a display of Spanish items from the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| (L) Queen Letizia of Spain and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (R) had a quick outfit change for the engagement - the Queen of Spain into a red dress and the Duchess of Cornwall a summery floral number she previously wore in Italy earlier this year - while their husbands opted to stick to their navy suits, (2nd-L) King Felipe of Spain and Prince Charles of Wales (2nd-R) |
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| The Queen Mother, wearing Greville tiara. It was made by Boucheron for the Hon. Mrs. Greville (a well-known society maven) in 1921 out of stones salvaged from another tiara. Having no heirs of her own, she left her considerable jewel collection to Queen Elizabeth (the future Queen Mother) when she died in 1942. With wartime austerity in place, the inheritance slept in the vault for a couple years before Queen Elizabeth began wearing the tiara. Not too long, though: it was in use by the late 1940s. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge usually favors high necks like the ones she wore to an evening event in Paris, pictured. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a National Portrait Gallery fundraiser in March 2017 |
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| Members of the Scots Guards are seen marching along the Mall at the start of Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's three-day state visit to the UK where they will meet members of the Royal family - starting with the Queen and Prince Philip |
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| The Queen of England was joined by King Felipe VI of Spain in a state carriage as the Royal procession made their way from Horse Guards Parade to Buckingham Palace. The action-packed tour will see the King and Queen enjoy a private lunch with the British royals |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain, travelled to Buckingham Palace in the State Landau - the carriage which was built for the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 - alongside Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The sunny weather saw the royals travelling with the roof down. |
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| The Queen greets Theresa May as they await the Spanish Royals at Horse Guards Parade. The Prime Minister appeared to have got into a spot of bother after her Liz Helix hat was blown off in the wind as she made her entrance |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ride in a carriage during a State visit by the King and Queen of Spain at Centre Gate, Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Spanish Queen Letizia's lace trim dress and coat are believed to be by Felipe Varela, her go-to designer for big occasions such as this. The subtle texture of the fabric gave her sophisticated look a thoroughly modern edge, wearing £550 Prada stilettos. She also wore a bespoke headpiece from by María Nieto to complete her look. Arrives at Buckingham Palace with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh after an impressive royal procession. |
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| Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia take a seat at the Palace of Westminster in London |
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| Spanish Queen Sofia in a Fleur de Lys Tiara or La Buena. Made in 1906 as a wedding gift from King Alfonso XIII to Queen Victoria Eugenia, it was passed down the generations to Queen Sofia |
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| Spanish King Felipe called for a deal on the status of Gibraltar that would be 'acceptable to all', raising a thorny dispute on the first day of his state visit to Britain, sitting next to smiling Queen Elizabeth II of England. |
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| Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at Trooping the Colour in June 2017 |
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| Warm welcome: The Union flag hangs alongside the flag of Spain ahead of the visit of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, in the Mall in London on July 11, 2017. Security will be tight for today's ceremonial welcome and carriage procession |
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| Major General Ben Bathurst, Major General Commanding the Household Division, commanded all troops on the parade. A total of more than 1,000 troops are expected to take part in the state visit this week |
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| Spanish Queen Letizia (L) and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ride in a carriage at Centre Gate, Buckingham Palace during the Spanish King and Queen's three-day state visit, in central London on July 12, 2017. |
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| The Life Guards, members of the household cavalry parade on The Mall as the royals make their way to Buckingham Palace |
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| The Spanish Queen Letizia showed her sartorial credentials in an elegant pale yellow coat dress displaying just a hint of décolletage, alongside with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during royal procession |
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| Following a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, given by The Queen, Her Majesty invited The King and Queen of Spain to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to Spain, from left to right Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg, Queen Elizabeth II of England, King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain. |
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| Spanish King Felipe VI (R) and Queen Letizia (2L) look at a display of Spanish items from the Royal Collection with Britain's Queen Elizabeth II (2R) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (L) at Buckingham Palace in central London on July 12, 2017. |
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| To mark this week's state visit, the Royal Collection put together an exhibition items celebrating the historic ties between the United Kingdom and Spain, presenting objects dating back to the sixteenth century and gifts from the 1988 State Visit. (L-R) Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Elizabeth II of England and King Felipe VI of Spain. |
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| With the formal procession over, the Spanish Queen cast aside her headpiece while Her Majesty took off her magenta coat to reveal a colourful green and purple floral frock as they toured the Royal Collection from left to right Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Letizia of Spain, Queen Elizabeth II of England and King Felipe VI of Spain. |
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| Guests in the ballroom as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and King Felipe VI of Spain attend the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2017 in London, England. The white tie Diplomatic Reception is the main social event of the year in London for the diplomatic community and reflects the Queen's importance in terms of the UK's international relations |
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| In his speech, King Felipe said: 'Spain stands united with the British people, who at this time of suffering have once again shown dignity and strength of character' as Queen Elizabeth II listens during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace |
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| Queen Letizia of Spain stunned in her country's national colour, adorned with a blue and white sash during the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace |
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| The Duchess of Cambridge in the diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover's Knot tiara and an eye-catching diamond and ruby drop necklace, the ruby boucheron bandeau, which once belonged to the Queen Mother, during a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England |
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| Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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| Princess Michael of Kent attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on day 1 of the Spanish State Visit on July 12, 2017 in London, England. |
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