Queen Letizia Wears Reused Pink Dress and Historic Pearls for Spain’s National Day

On Oct. 12, 2026, Queen Letizia of Spain stepped out for the National Day celebrations in Madrid wearing a powder-pink midi dress by Spanish firm The 2nd Skin Co., pairing the pale pastel design with historic pearls and burgundy accessories, elmundo.es reported. The annual Día de la Hispanidad brought the Spanish royal family to the Paseo de la Castellana for the traditional military parade and subsequent reception at the Royal Palace.

The royal appearance departed from the traditional red hues frequently chosen by the Queen for the October holiday. The 2nd Skin Co. design features a round neckline, French sleeves, and a tailored bodice with vertical seams flowing into a flared midi skirt. According to elmundo.es, Doña Letizia completed the outfit with low-heeled slingback shoes and a matching handbag in black.

While elmundo.es detailed the black footwear and handbag, hola.com and semana.es reported that the Queen actually selected contrasting burgundy accessories, pairing the soft pink dress with a small leather clutch and kitten-heeled slingbacks in a deep wine tone. Hola.com noted that the dress was previously worn on Nov. 12, 2025, during a state visit to China.

For jewelry, the Queen drew from the collection of historical pieces known as the jewels of pass, or joyas de pasar. She wore a diamond and pearl brooch originating from Queen Victoria Eugenia, alongside matching diamond-and-pearl drop earrings, items she previously wore at the same holiday in 2017 according to elmundo.es and hola.com. She also maintained her usual Coreterno ring and added a gold ring with diamonds and rubies previously worn by Princess Leonor.

Princess Leonor wears army dress uniform and Infanta Sofía returns to red

Princess Leonor attended the October military parade dressed in the gala uniform of the Spanish Army and wore the Order of the Golden Fleece, the highest decoration awarded by the Spanish Crown, elmundo.es reported. Following her usual military appearance custom, the Princess of Asturias wore her hair pulled back in a low bun.

Infanta Sofía traveled from Paris, where she is currently pursuing university studies, to attend the national holiday for the second time. In a nod to past royal traditions, the Infanta chose a bright red double-breasted trouser suit paired with flat pointed shoes in a discreet nude tone, according to elmundo.es.

Military parade proceeds to the Royal Palace reception

The national holiday proceedings began with the solemn tribute to the Spanish flag and the military parade through the streets of Madrid, presided over by King Felipe VI alongside Queen Letizia, Princess Leonor, and Infanta Sofía. Following the military review, the royal family hosted the traditional official reception inside the salons of the Royal Palace.

The annual event serves as one of the primary fixtures on the royal calendar, drawing high-ranking government officials and military authorities to mark Spain’s national day. The festivities concluded inside the palace rooms as the royal couple greeted invited civilian and military dignitaries.

Upcoming royal schedule and mental health engagement

Following the National Day events, Queen Letizia’s public calendar includes an upcoming appearance in Madrid for the World Mental Health Day observance, as noted in coverage by semana.es. The royal family will resume their institutional duties following the completion of the holiday receptions.

No further changes or official announcements regarding the royal household schedule were released following the conclusion of the Palacio Real reception.