Some outfits seem perfectly tailored to the setting in which they are worn, and that’s exactly what Queen Letizia achieved at the welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
After a vibrant start to the trip—remember the fuchsia tweed dress in Chengdu and the green feathered one at the private dinner—the Queen appeared in a coat that seemed tailor-made for China, both in its cut and the floral embroidery reminiscent of cherry blossoms.
What was Letizia’s coat like at the ceremony with Xi Jinping?
The Carolina Herrera Fall/Winter 2025 design is a gray wool A-line skirt, fitted and cinched with a belt that accentuated her figure. The most striking feature, without a doubt, was the embroidery in shades of pink, yellow, and green, seemingly inspired by Asian gardens.
Letizia completed the ensemble with a fuchsia scarf (yes, the color that had already marked the start of the trip) and powder pink heels, a soft yet striking combination.
With her hair down and a neutral makeup, the Queen projected a diplomatic image without appearing rigid.
Today’s second look: powder pink under the coat
Following the ceremony, the King and Queen split their schedules, and Letizia accompanied Peng Liyuan, the Chinese First Lady, on a visit to the Beijing Demonstration Center of Service for Persons with Disabilities.
There, we finally saw what the coat had been hiding: a powder pink dress, new to her wardrobe, featuring a classic cut with shoulder pads, French sleeves, and a flowing midi skirt.
A simple yet meticulously designed look, complemented by Gold & Roses triple-hoop earrings and her signature Coreterno ring.