King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain have been among the many royal attendees on the inaugural mass for Pope Leo XIV on Sunday in Vatican Metropolis. Letizia was one in every of a small group of girls who wore all-white, a privilege afforded to her by historic customized.
Letizia selected a easy tea-length costume in white crepe from Redondo Model that featured lengthy sleeves and asymmetrical draped element on the neckline. The Spanish occasionwear label was based by Jorge Redondo in 2019.
She accessorized with a lace mantilla, small white purse in addition to earrings that includes Australian pearls from Ansorena1845. Her ring was from Coreterno. She selected a pair of impartial Magrit pumps. She typically wears sneakers from the model and selected the corporate’s “Clara” model.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain arrive forward of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Sq. on Could 18, 2025 in Vatican Metropolis, Vatican.
Getty Pictures
For some royal girls, all-white dressing—Privilège du Blanc—symbolizes purity and Vatican ties for Catholic queens and consorts. Letizia didn’t have the privilege through the inaugural mass of Pope Francis, however acquired it when Felipe turned King.
Queen Letizia of Spain and King Felipe VI of Spain take their seats forward of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Sq. on Could 18, 2025 in Vatican Metropolis, Vatican.
Getty Pictures
Different attendees at Pope Leo’s mass included U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his spouse Usha Vance, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, and Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco.
Pope Leo made historical past on Could 8 when he turned the primary American to carry the function.
Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives forward of the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV in St Peter’s Sq. on Could 18, 2025 in Vatican Metropolis, Vatican. Pope Leo XIV (previously Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) presided over his inauguration mass in St Peter’s Sq. after his election on Could 8.
Getty Pictures
