King Felipe and Queen Letizia Attend 2025 ABC Journalism Awards Ceremony

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

On July 8, 2025, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain attended the 105th edition of the ABC Journalism Awards ceremony and a dinner held in honor of this year’s award recipients at Espacio ABC in Madrid. Upon their arrival at ABC headquarters, Their Majesties were welcomed by the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

During the awards ceremony, the King and Queen presented the 2025 ABC International Journalism Awards: the “Mariano de Cavia” prize to Jorge Fernández Díaz, the “Luca de Tena” prize to Carlos Alsina, and the “Mingote” prize to Txema Rodríguez. These awards are granted annually by ABC, a Spanish national daily newspaper.

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection

Queen Letizia wore a black strapless dress, which she paired with a pearl necklace from the royal jewelry collection
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  1. Less is more, pure elegance! black glamour!

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    1. Anonymous9/7/25 10:01

      For Letizia, a necklace is almost "more" - but what a fabulous minimalism.

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    2. Letizia looks divine!

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  2. Ava Pittman9/7/25 09:42

    The queen looks stunning, this blue strapless gown looks fantastic. The single strand pearl necklace is a wonderful size sits beautifully, the size of the pearls are simply gorgeous. Beautiful quality Pearl necklace. Her earrings look good. They work well.

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  3. This is a neat look, and the pearl necklace looks great with the black dress. Having said that, I cannot help but get Marge Simpson vibes from this, and that makes me chuckle.

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    1. You mean, this is how Marge looked before she met Homer...?

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    2. Anonymous10/7/25 00:48

      Very funny, Coralie!😆

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  4. Anonymous9/7/25 12:08

    Gosh this king can really wears suits, so perfectly tailored. The queen looks lovely in her tight dress. A shame the pendant of her necklace does not show. Great looking couple.

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    1. Anonymous9/7/25 13:42

      Ce collier n'a pas de pendentif.

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    2. Anonymous9/7/25 16:31

      1342, your correct my mistake. Lovely pearls

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  5. Anonymous9/7/25 12:35

    Un rien l habille avec classe

    Froufrou

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  6. So elegant and simple. Love it
    Luna

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  7. Anonymous9/7/25 13:14

    Both Queen and King - stunningly elegant.
    - Anon 9:13

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  8. Anonymous9/7/25 13:22

    Belle Letizia.

    La robe aurait été tout aussi belle si elle était plus longue.

    Charmant couple, qui se bonifier avec le temps.

    -Astrid.

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  9. Anonymous9/7/25 13:22

    Qui se bonifie**

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  10. Anonymous9/7/25 14:16

    This is elegant perfection. Simple, clean and classic cut gown accessorized with a single wow strand of pearls. She looks amazing!

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    1. Anonymous9/7/25 18:25

      Agree, douze points!!!

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  11. It's an OK dress but really nothing special. The basic black coupled with a very plain simple style is boring. I'm glad Letizia jazzed it up with the pearl necklace because it brings the outfit up a notch.

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    1. Anonymous9/7/25 16:21

      @Anon 14:51: There is a big difference between "it is boring" and "I am bored". This glorious pearl necklace is part of the Joyas de Pasar collection of the Spanish crown, it goes back to Felipe's great grandmother Queen Ena. If you are uninterested in things like this, it is completely all right, but then I would maybe choose "celebrity fashion" for more excitement of the kind you like and not royal fashion. The jewellery is integral part of what these women wear, especially when Letizia, who does not wear much jewellery, decides to wear this fabulous necklace to the simple ("boring") black dress. Here you have your notch.

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    2. Anonymous9/7/25 16:33

      Yes that was my first thought, perhaps because the fabric is dull as in does not reflect any light

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    3. Anónima 16:21, has contestado a la Sandrita con gracia y sentido común, pero te equivocas con el origen del collar. Son las "37 perlas rusas" de Mª de las Mercedes, la 1ª esposa de Alfonso XII. Ena escogió el collar para formar parte de las Joyas de Pasar, pero no era suyo, sino mucho más antiguo.
      Letizia está preciosa, elegantísima, sabiendo que una sola joya importante se lleva el protagonismo sobre un lienzo absolutamente minimalista.

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    4. Anonymous10/7/25 00:52

      Thanks for the history of the pearls, Angie. They certainly are gorgeous!

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  12. Anonymous9/7/25 16:05

    This look outshines British State banquet

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    1. Anonymous9/7/25 21:15

      Disagree entirely. It’s a nice elegant outfit fit for the occasion but does not begin to compare with the grandeur and opulence of the State banquet nor the beauty of the gowns

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  13. Anonymous9/7/25 16:08

    Queen Letizia knows how to wear jewelry. Better one beautiful piece on a simple dark dress than a 3 strand pearl necklace + a brooch + big earrings + a big diamond bracelet,.... At least this necklace is an eye catcher. To those (royals or not) who are wearing too much jewelry, I don't even look anymore at all the different jewelry pieces they are wearing. Their jewelry doesn't draw my attention any more, but this beautiful necklace worn by Queen Letizia it draws my attention immediately.

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    1. Anonymous10/7/25 00:54

      I agree with what you are saying. One beautiful statement piece is elegant and elevates a simple gown. Several big pieces can end up a distraction.

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  14. Cette robe noire dans un style épuré lui va à merveille ; bon choix que ce magnifique rang de perles !

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  15. Anonymous9/7/25 16:43

    ¡¡¡Qué elegancia más impresionante, tanto la reina como el rey!!!

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  16. Anonymous9/7/25 16:55

    Quand on veut voir l allure , l élégance et le chic tournons nous vers Letizia et oublions Caroline et Charlotte.
    Chacun ses goûts et ressentis

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  17. Anonymous9/7/25 17:40

    Does she wear the crown jewels?

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  18. Virginia Dogwood9/7/25 18:38

    Sleek and elegant - a hairstyle to match the simplicity of her dress and jewelry. She gets it right almost every time.

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  19. Anonymous9/7/25 18:49

    Keep those arms shined up!!

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  20. Anonymous9/7/25 22:47

    Great look. Stunning.
    css

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  21. Anonymous10/7/25 03:12

    True less is more. So elegant.

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