Queen Letizia once again became the center of attention during the gala dinner in honor of the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tarik, held on Tuesday at the Royal Palace in Madrid. The meeting, chaired by King Felipe and Queen Letizia, put the finishing touch to a day marked by the acts of welcome to the Omani leader on his first official visit to Spain.
The event served for the Spanish monarch to recover one of her most memorable and elegant looks, in which she stood out for the combination of sobriety, majesty and a nod to tradition. The queen wore the iconic Russian tiara, one of the most recognized pieces of the royal jewelry box, along with a blue satin dress by The 2nd Skin Co. that she had already worn in 2014 during a state dinner in Amsterdam.
An impeccable styling full of symbolism.
For this special occasion, Queen Letizia chose a classic cut design in a deep blue tone, with a rigid structure that enhanced the silhouette and a long train that added solemnity to the outfit. The belt of the same fabric accentuated the figure of the monarch, in a style that combined the modernity of Spanish design with the tradition of the historical jewels of the Crown.
The dress, made by the Madrid firm The 2nd Skin Co., had already been one of the most applauded of her closet when she wore it with the kings of the Netherlands, William Alexander and Maxima, at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
The star of the look, however, was the Russian tiara, made of platinum and diamonds, and inspired by the traditional headdresses of the Tsarist aristocracy, known as kokoshnik. This jewel is one of the most emblematic of the Spanish Royal House’ s jewelry box and is only reserved for great state occasions.
To complete her outfit, Letizia chose chaton earrings, one of her favorite pieces, and wore around her neck the necklace of the Order of Oman, a decoration that Sultan Haitham bin Tarik had given her hours earlier as a gesture of gratitude and fraternity between the two countries.
Felipe VI calls for peace and an end to violence in Gaza
During the official toast of the dinner, King Felipe VI used his speech to call for restraint and dialogue in the Middle East conflict. “We call on both Israel and Hamas for restraint, silence of arms and compliance with the agreements,” the monarch told the guests.
The King lamented the “devastating humanitarian tragedy” being experienced in the Gaza Strip and expressed his concern over “the recent violations of the cease-fire”, while stressing Spain’s commitment to “the two-state solution” as the only viable path to a lasting peace.
Felipe VI also highlighted the role of the Sultan of Oman as a mediator and strategic partner in the region, noting that “his leadership is essential to maintain balance and cooperation at a time of enormous global challenges”.
A dinner with political, business and cultural presence
The gala dinner at the Royal Palace was attended by numerous personalities from the political and economic spheres. Among the guests were the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and Defense, Margarita Robles, as well as other members of the Executive, diplomatic representatives and representatives of the business and cultural sectors.
The meeting was marked by an atmosphere of cordiality and institutional respect, in which ties between Spain and Oman were strengthened. Both countries maintain close commercial and diplomatic relations, especially in the fields of energy, investment and cooperation in the cultural sphere.
The Russian tiara, a jewel with history
The Russian tiara worn by Letizia has its origins in the reign of Alfonso XIII, when it was acquired by Queen Victoria Eugenia. Inspired by the Russian imperial fashion of the 19th century, its structure reproduces the semicircular shape of the traditional kokoshniks, with a composition of diamonds set in platinum that reflects the light with special intensity.
This piece has been used on very special occasions, such as state visits and royal weddings, and has become one of the most recognizable symbols of Spanish jewelry.
