Queen Letizia of Spain is definitely an example of elegance and resilience. Why, you ask? Well, the Spanish monarch recently attended a sparkling Dutch state banquet at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Alongside King Kelipe, the Queen was forced to greet the royal guests sitting down, here’s why.
In this unexpected yet dignified twist, Queen Letizia greeted approximately 240 guests while seated, which is different from traditional royal protocols. The reason? Health concerns regarding chronic metatarsalgia, a condition causing pain in the ball of the foot, compounded by Morton’s neuroma in her right foot, which results from thickened tissue around a toe nerve.
In the evening, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima hosted a State Banquet for King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on April 11, 2023!😊
Princess Catharina-Amalia, Princess Beatrix and Princess Margriet were also in attendance. pic.twitter.com/YJKouAteS6
— The Dutch Royal Family (@dutchroyals_) April 18, 2024
These ailments are related to Letizia’s prolonged use of high heels, making her switch things up for more comfortable footwear. Although this adaptation was unconventional, it showcased her graceful handling of royal duties, despite health concerns!
To top things off, the Queen of Spain was seen wearing a dream-like royal blue satin gown with a yellow sash. Her sparkly accessories included Queen Victoria Eugenie’s diamond earrings and a special grey pearl brooch from the Joyas de Pasar. The best part? Her spectacular Cartier Diamond Loop Tiara, which she debuted in 2018.
