On the twentieth anniversary of the wedding between then Crown Prince Felipe de Borbón and journalist Letizia Ortiz Ortiz Rocasolano, we look back on a wedding that has captured the public imagination and maintained its relevance over the years.
The couple, who have been the subject of constant media attention, are now celebrating one of their most stellar moments.
On May 22, 2004, the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid dressed up to welcome more than 1,200 guests, including representatives of twelve royal houses and distinguished members of the Spanish aristocracy.
All witnessed Letizia’s dazzling wedding dress, a creation by famed designer Manuel Pertegaz.
Queen Letizia’s wedding dress details
Queen Letizia’s gown, which looked like something out of a fairy tale, was made from silk from the Spanish region of Valencia and embellished with silver thread embroidery.
Her historic design stood out for its elegant and sophisticated cut, with symmetrical long sleeves, a V-neckline and a distinctive ruffled scoop neckline, which generated both praise and criticism.
Complementing the outfit, Letizia chose a pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps, made in the same fabric as the dress, adding a touch of grace and coherence to the ensemble.
What happened to Queen Letizia’s wedding dress?
After the wedding ceremony, the dress was carefully preserved and has been on display at the Royal Palace of Aranjuez since 2005.
Visitors can admire this piece of royal history, along with the dresses of Queen Sofia and Infantas Elena and Cristina, in a display case designed to show its magnificence.
Thus, the memory of Queen Letizia on her wedding day remains eternalized, not only in the photographs of the event but also through its exhibition, allowing the collective memory to relive that special moment.
