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Queen Letizia Joins Tiananmen Wreath-Laying as Spain’s Royals Advance China State Visit

The visit foregrounds cultural diplomacy through literary tributes, with her wardrobe choices reinforcing Spain’s soft power.

Overview

  • In Beijing, Queen Letizia attended a wreath-laying at Tiananmen Square wearing a long grey Carolina Herrera coat embroidered with pink flowers and a pink scarf.
  • Earlier in Chengdu, the royal couple marked the 150th anniversary of Antonio Machado’s birth at Wangjianglou Park with poems read in Chinese and Spanish, according to the Spanish Royal Palace.
  • Following the readings, Letizia met poets and writers, including Zhao Zhenjiang, who translated Machado’s work into Chinese.
  • The program in Chengdu included a luncheon hosted by local authorities at the Shangri-La Hotel as part of the state visit.
  • For the Chengdu event, Letizia wore a hot-pink tweed midi dress reported as a bespoke piece by the Palace dressmaker, paired with a Carolina Herrera Victoria Insignia bag, black kitten heels, and gem drop earrings.