1 Look at Queen Letizia's Gorgeous Collection of Ball Gowns, and You'll Be in Love
Even though modern royals prefer affordable dresses from brands like Zara and trendy pieces like comfy track pants, a queen isn't a queen without a serious collection of ball gowns.
In true frugal form, Queen Letizia, who often repeats outfits from head to toe without a care in the world, has worn the same party dresses to royal weddings, galas, dinners, and award ceremonies for the past 10+ years. In fact, since 2004, we've spotted Letizia in only 26 different gowns — hey, for the Queen of Spain, that's not that much! Scroll ahead to ooh and aah over all of them.
A One-Shouldered Ruched Blue Gown
An Off-the-Shoulder Red Gown
A One-Armed Cape Red Gown
At King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands' 50th birthday party in April 2017.
A Long-Sleeved Simple Black Gown
At a reception for the President of Argentina in Madrid in February 2017.
A Long-Sleeved Burgundy Gown With Lace Details From Felipe Varela
At a reception for foreign ambassadors in Madrid in January 2017.
A Black Short-Sleeved Sheer Mermaid Gown From Carolina Herrera
During an official visit to Portugal in November 2016.
At a gala for the President of Chile in Madrid in October 2014.
A Royal Blue Ball Gown From Felipe Varela
At a dinner for the President of Peru in Madrid in July 2015.
A Gray Lace Overlay Gown From Felipe Varela
At a dinner for the President of Colombia in Madrid in March 2015.
At the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander from the Netherlands in Amsterdam in April 2013.
A Shimmery Lacey Long-Sleeved Gown With Star Details From Felipe Varela
At a dinner for the President of Mexico in Madrid in June 2014.
At a dinner for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in Amsterdam in April 2013.
A Fitted Scarlett Gown With Sheer Sleeves From Lorenzo Caprile
At the wedding of Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark in Copenhagen in April 2004.
Wearing a Buff Short-Sleeved Gown With Floral Embellishments
At a gala for Prince Naruhito of Japana in Madrid in June 2013.
At the wedding of Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling in Stockholm in June 2010.
Wearing a Dove Gray Strapless Gown With Floral Details From Felipe Varela
At a gala hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in London in April 2011.
A One-Shouldered Midnight Blue Column Gown
At a dinner in honor of the Emir of Qatar in Madrid in April 2011.
At a gala for the President of Dominican Republic in Madrid in May 2009.
A Sleeveless Crepe Gown With Rose Details From Lorenzo Caprile
At a gala for Prince Charles of England in Madrid in March 2011.
At a gala for the President of Lebanon in Madrid in October 2009.
A Red and Brown Colorblock Dress With a Leaf Motif
At a gala for the President of Slovakia in Madrid in October 2007
An Altered Version of the Same Gown With a Holographic Skirt
At a gala for the President of Latvia in Madrid in October 2004.
A Slinky Silver Gown With a Crystal-Encrusted Train
At a gala for the President of Hungary in Madrid in January 2005.
At a dinner in Madrid in April 2009.
Wearing a Short-Sleeved Ball Gown With Shimmery Details on the Top and Hem
At a gala for the President of Chile in Madrid in March 2011.
A Strapless Red Cross-Body and Floral Gown
At the wedding of Princess Victoria of Sweden in Stockholm in June 2010.
A Periwinkle One-Shouldered Grecian Gown From Felipe Varela
At the wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece in Spetses, Greece in August 2010.
A Sleveless Shimmery Black Gown
At a gala for the President of Vietnam in Madrid in December 2009.
A Fuchsia Shirt Gown With a Tiered Skirt
At a gala for the President of Bolivia in Madrid in September 2009.
At a dinner for the King of Saudi Arabia in Madrid in July 2008.
The Same Tiered Skirt With a Silk Long-Sleeved Top
At a gala for the American Commerce Chamber in December 2007.
A Hunter Green Silk Gown Skirt and an Embellished Crystal Top
At a dinner for the President of Argentina in Madrid in February 2009.
At a dinner for the President of Romania in Madrid in November 2007.
Wearing a Three-Quarter-Sleeved Shimmery Bodice and Pleated Fuchsia Gown
At a gala for the President of Mexico in Madrid in June 2008.
A White Shirt Top and a Shimmery Long Black Skirt
At a dinner for the President of Costa Rica in Madrid in September 2008.
A Sparkly White Long-Sleeved Top and Floral Black and White Gown Skirt
At a dinner for the President of the Philippines in Madrid in December 2007.
A Sequined Ruffle-Sleeved Aqua Gown
At a dinner for the President of the Czech Republic in Madrid in September 2004.