Queen Letizia suffers wardrobe mishap during Diplomatic Corps reception at Zarzuela Palace
Queen Letizia suffered a momentary set back during the start of the Diplomatic Corps reception at Zarzuela Palace.
Her Majesty was shaking the hand of a guest on Wednesday evening (Thursday AEDT) when her sapphire and diamond bracelet fell to the floor.
The 51-year-old made an elegant recovery, bending at the knee to recover the item very quickly before continuing to talk to the next person, as she re-fixed the priceless item to her wrist.
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Queen Letizia suffered a momentary set back during the start of the Diplomatic Corps reception at Zarzuela Palace. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Her Majesty was shaking the hand of a guest on Wednesday evening (Thursday AEDT) when her sapphire and diamond bracelet fell to the floor. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Accompanying the bracelet were sapphire and diamond stud earrings with a large pearl and a matching necklace featuring a large pearl drop.
The items were gifted to her by her in-laws former King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia ahead of her 2004 wedding to their son, who was then Crown Prince Felipe.
Queen Letizia dazzled in a navy ballgown with a twist - the collarless, belted, shirtdress style made the evening gown look a little less formal but the delicate detailing in the material still made it a showstopper.
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The 51-year-old made an elegant recovery though and continue to talking to the next person as she re-fixed the priceless item to her wrist. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
The Queen greeted guests alongside husband King Felipe VI, who celebrated his 56th birthday just the day before. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Her Majesty added matching pointed toe heels under the floor-length gown, which we've previously seen the monarch wear to the New Year military parade celebration in January 2022.
On that occasion, the Queen dropped a brooch, which was picked up by dutifully by her husband.
The last time Queen Letizia wore the gown - to a military parade in January 2022 - she dropped a brooch. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
On Wednesday, Letizia greeted guests alongside husband King Felipe VI, who celebrated his 56th birthday just the day before.
The King was dressed in a three-piece suit, complete with a tail-coat for the formal event with foreign diplomats.
Queen Letizia regularly tops best dressed royals lists around the world with her elegant and glamourous style.
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