Queen Letizia Attends the Official Launch of the Alliance for Wool

On February 18, 2026, Queen Letizia of Spain attended the official launch of the Alliance for Wool (Alianza por la Lana), held at the Institución Libre de Enseñanza in Madrid as part of Madrid Design Festival 2026. Upon her arrival, the Queen was received by the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun. The event aims to sustainably revive the wool industry as a source of livelihood in rural areas. For the occasion, Queen Letizia wore a new navy suit by Oteyza.

At the conclusion of the event, the Queen toured the exhibitions associated with the initiative. The Alliance for Wool emerged from an initiative promoted by Madrid Design Festival together with a multidisciplinary group of professionals. Its aim is to restore and enhance the value of wool as a fundamental material of Spain’s culture and economy recognizing its essential role in national identity and in the landscape that defines the country.