The 51-year-old Queen Letizia has made quite an impact during her recent visit to Guatemala.
Since Felipe VI came to the throne, the Queen has traveled frequently to Latin American and African countries, tirelessly supporting various causes.
Queen Letizia’s Visit to Guatemala
During these days, the mother of Leonor and Sofia attended several engagements with the same outfit: vest, comfortable pants and matching boots.
To withstand the heat and the hustle and bustle of her activities, she wore her hair tied back.
This choice of attire sent a powerful, if subtle, message about the purpose of his trip.
Her visit to San José de Chacaya, a village 143.9 km from the capital, was intended to highlight local culture, products and fashion.
Letizia’s warmth and closeness were evident in the photos, in which her repeated choice of attire stood out.
Why is Queen Letizia wearing a uniform in Guatemala?
This decision was not taken lightly. Not only does it help her to be comfortable in Guatemala’s hot and humid climate, but it also ensures that the media’s attention was focused on her work and not her wardrobe.
Had the Queen opted for different outfits, the press might have focused more on her attire than on her mission.
By maintaining a consistent look, she underscores the importance of her work cooperating with those in need.
This Thursday, June 6, Letizia visited water and sanitation projects, showing interest in child malnutrition and local women’s initiatives.
Queen Letizia highlighted the importance of their work and noted that Spanish cooperation has contributed to a 2% reduction in chronic child malnutrition.
“That 2% may not seem like much, but it represents much healthier lives for many children,” she remarked.
These statements came after her visit to the Acciona Against Hunger foundation, which fights to provide families with access to drinking water to prevent gastrointestinal diseases.
Letizia remained focused throughout her visit, participating in activities such as educating citizens about the importance of not defecating in the open and promoting water chlorination.
She attended a hygiene class at the Official Urban School, where the students received her with enthusiasm and she showed her friendly and fun side.
She also visited a primary care center and spoke with indigenous leaders working to reduce violence against women.
Despite her efforts to maintain her composure, Queen Letizia’s health problem in one foot was noticeable.
The press noticed her slight limp, caused by a Morton’s neuroma, which was probably aggravated by the long trip to Guatemala and the long walks she had to take during her activities.