Author: Lillian Torres

Rain in Wales, and Kate with her own umbrella. Thus began the Prince and Princess of Wales’ visit to Powys County, where they toured Llanidloes amidst greetings and smiles. The look of the day had a very clear theme: burgundy from head to toe. The centerpiece was an ankle-length, double-breasted tailored coat by Alexander McQueen, featuring a fitted waist and a distinctive double-neckline that combined a crossover V-cut with a shirt collar finish. She first wore this coat in December 2024 to welcome the Emir of Qatar on a state visit, pairing it with high boots in the same color.…

Harry and Meghan spent two days in Jordan this week on a humanitarian visit organized with the World Health Organization and through their foundation, Archewell Philanthropies. They traveled with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, and participated in events focused on humanitarian health, mental health, and support for communities affected by conflict and displacement. They also met with organizations like World Central Kitchen and Questscope. On the first day, they also attended an iftar at the British ambassador’s residence in Amman, a meeting described as small and private, which concluded “with a renewed sense of urgency and resolve.”…

Queen Letizia has a formula that is working very well for her this year. This involves wearing pants with a blouse or sweater for official events at the palace. No fuss, no risky experiments. And this week, during audiences at the Palacio de La Zarzuela, she reverted to that same approach. She pulled her slightly flared green Hugo Boss pants, which she first wore in November 2023, from her closet and paired them with a new blouse from the same designer. The blouse is the focal point of the look. Also from Hugo Boss, this cotton piece features an oversized…

Recently, the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague hosted a very special reception. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and Princess Amalia welcomed the Dutch medalists from the Milan 2026 Winter Olympics. These games were historic for the Netherlands: 10 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals, placing the team third in the medal table, behind only Norway and the United States. With those numbers on the table, the celebration was more than justified. For the occasion, Queen Máxima chose Natan Couture, one of her favorite designers. She chose an asymmetrical draped blouse from the Belgian house, paired with her well-known Gianvito Rossi…

The Royal Family’s Instagram account has improved significantly. Zarzuela’s latest reels feature polished transitions, dynamic editing, and a much more approachable tone than their usual communications. It’s clear a team is giving this more serious consideration. But there’s something that doesn’t quite add up: despite this visible improvement, interactions are stagnating. And that’s where the conversation becomes interesting. Why Instagram’s algorithm is hurting Felipe VI and Letizia’s account The issue isn’t the quality of the content, but rather its frequency. Instagram operates on a very clear logic: it rewards accounts that post regularly and penalizes those that only appear during…

On February 19th, Queen Letizia visited the Pedro García factory in Elda, Alicante, to celebrate the company’s centenary. It’s no coincidence that she attended: she has worn the Spanish brand on several occasions, and such gestures—appearing in person, showing genuine interest in the manufacturing process, and visiting the workshops—say a lot about how she understands her role as queen. Support for the national fashion industry, yes, but also something that feels genuine. What Letizia wore in Elda and why the Bimba y Lola skirt was the highlight of the day The focus of the look was a flared midi skirt…

What no one will tell you about this dark Thursday is that the real thunder at Sandringham wasn’t the police arriving at Wood Farm, but the weight of history falling on the shoulders of a man who is now 66 years old and under arrest. Watching Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor being taken into custody for “misconduct in public office” is like witnessing a collapse not seen in London since Charles I lost his head—literally—in front of Parliament in 1649. As the former duke prepared to blow out his candles, he found himself confronted by a team of agents searching his properties in…

Today, February 19th, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 66th birthday, Thames Valley police arrested him on suspicion of misconduct in public office. There was no cake, no celebration: officers arrived at his residence in Sandringham, and a police statement confirmed that a man in his sixties from Norfolk is in custody while searches are being conducted at two properties. The police did not officially name him, as required by national regulations, but everyone knows who they are referring to. Why he is being investigated for his role as the UK’s trade envoy The crux of the matter concerns his decade as the Crown’s…

Queen Letizia has moved beyond battling her reflection to embrace one of the most powerful tools of aesthetic diplomacy: calculated naturalness. After months proudly sporting her “silver highlights,” the Queen has decided to welcome the spring of 2026 with a dark ash brown that borders on technical perfection. It’s not just a hairdressing whim; it’s a return to order. In a consort’s image protocol, hair serves as the frame for the institutional portrait. This smoky tone eliminates any stridency, allowing the focus to return to her speeches rather than the roots of her hair. What hair color does Queen Letizia…

Harry’s broken necklace and that shattered dog bowl at Nottingham Cottage have become the “royal” version of a pub brawl, but with more distinguished names. While the Duke of Sussex portrayed a choreographed display of physical violence in Spare, reminiscent of a Netflix script, William’s side has determined that 2026 will be the year of a refined counterattack, even if conducted through third parties. Russell Myers’ new biography isn’t just a book; it’s a guided missile from the corridors of Kensington Palace, reminding us that, within the Crown’s hierarchy, truth often hinges on who maintains the most composure under pressure.…

What fascinates me about Queen Letizia is her almost surgical ability to transition from institutional rigor to pure trendiness without hesitation. While yesterday we saw her armored in her role as queen before the Constitution, this Wednesday at the Free Institution of Education, she unveiled her more ladylike side. The mother of Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia has arrived to support the ‘Wool Alliance’. While the official goal is to preserve this material as a key part of our economy, she has chosen to give us a style lesson on how to survive the office with flair. Letizia has revived…

After a week of excitement in Milano-Cortina, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands has returned to her duties to visit a shelter that helps homeless EU citizens. For this appointment, no excessive premieres that distract from the center’s work. Maxima has revisited a wardrobe classic, rescuing that famous Natan design with a houndstooth print that she first wore back in 2020. It’s a dress we’re all familiar with, featuring a bow collar and a matching belt that perfectly defines the silhouette. Choosing such an iconic and well-worn piece sends a much-needed message of sobriety and closeness when visiting a soup kitchen…