Following visits to Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and the Vatican, Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie are visiting Spain.
As part of the courtesy visits following their Accession to the Throne, Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie are undertaking a two-day official visit to Madrid. On March 5, 2026, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain welcomed the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess at the Royal Palace of Madrid on the occasion of their introductory visit to Spain.
For the occasion, Grand Duchess Stéphanie wore a savannah-green silk jumpsuit by Elie Saab, complemented by a citrine and pearl parure.
Elie Saab silk jumpsuit
Erm ... erm ... this is ... I try to say something nice. Perhaps that I like the look of Queen Letizia here?
ReplyDeleteEasy to say something nice here, dear DSC. Letizia’s dress is gorgeous on her, and Stephanie’s outfit totally loves her curves and looks smashing. The meeting between the four looks warm and genuine and I can’t wait for the rest of the photos from the visit. Tiaras perhaps?
Deletejumpsuit is not working! a lovely dress for a state visit like Letizia's is best.
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DeleteBoth ladies look quite nice, but I feel like they are dressed for different occasions. Stephanie looks much more dressed up with her outfit and necklace than Letizia does.
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I think the first meeting of a state visit is quite formal, and I think both outfits match the formality. Stephanie looks gorgeous and probably values a more formal flowy outfit to build her confidence; it’s been harder for her to build her wardrobe given a harder to dress body type (not her fault! - it’s that most designs are designed for tall thin women, even if most of are not!).
DeleteComme pour sa belle mère Maria Teresa, ce genre de robe ne va pas à Stéphanie, même si c'est du Élie Saab.. voir le mannequin...
ReplyDeleteEt puis pour un déjeuner, pourquoi une robe du soir. C'est terrible, personne pour lui expliquer le dress code
Pourtant j'aime beaucoup ce couple.
J'aime beaucoup la robe de Letizia.
Totally agree with you.
DeleteThis jumpsuit is not a good choice for Stephanie!
ReplyDeleteLetizia looks chic and elegant.
Agree !!
DeleteI like the colour. It is not the most becoming look other than photo 8. I don’t find the draped sleeves add anything other than fabric, 3/4 sleeve would still leave the same amount of arm showing.I like the length however the way it follows her curves in the back is okay but not the most flattering. Her hair has an interesting twist perfect to showcase her pretty face. Hair is a permanent accessory she uses it well.
ReplyDeleteI think this is an unfortunate fashion choice for Stephanie. Not only is not flattering, in my opion, but it doesn't really seem like a daytime outfit. With a tiara and royal orders this might be okay but, here it's just not good. It's not even a flattering color ... for anyone.
ReplyDeleteShe can wear this coulour well
DeleteI am basically anti-cape. But also anti wallowing fabrics. And what should I say now, seeing a fully incomprehensible cape + wallowing amounts of fabric? Well, I like this shade of green. But less would be more.
ReplyDeleteActually, they could have swapped outfits, the two ladies. And then, if we are at it, let me add: Maybe Guillaume thinks that this suit is going to fit again after he will have lost some weight? In this case, I am ready to overlook that he had simply grown out of it.
ReplyDeleteI love both outfits, each true to the lady. Letizia in a beautiful shade of green for her colouring, and Stephanie a green very beautiful on her. Letizia’s dress is classic and lovely on her body type; Stephanie’s jump suit sits so beautifully on her curves, arguably a harder body shape to dress given that most designers design for effectively Letizia’s body shape. So here I see two ladies dressed extremely well for their body shapes and colouring.
ReplyDeleteLoving this choice for Stephanie the more I examine it. She looks confident and beautiful, and I think the jumpsuit is a winner for her. Letizia as per normal beautiful in a simple dress design with a lovely flatteringly long hem line.
ReplyDeleteI agree with others that the dress styles are very incongruent. I love Letizia's dress. The style and the colour are so beautiful in every respect. Stephanie looks like she is going to the Oscars.
ReplyDeleteStephanie's dress is much too formal for an informal, afternoon visit. Letizia looks very nice.
ReplyDeleteAnother unfortunate choice for Stephanie. Her dress is much too long and grand for an informal, afternoon meeting. She just isn't tall enough to handle this kind of caped dress. Queen Letizia is dressed very appropriately.
ReplyDeleteLaetizia wears a beautifull simple dress in a good colour.
ReplyDeleteStephanie made a mistake by choosing this beautifull theatrical dress for this moment.
Based on the last couple days, I think we’re in for a heavy rotation of green this year! I personally gravitate towards brighter greens, so QL’s dress is more appealing in color. I also think her dress feels more daytime given the simple cut and shorter length, while GDS is dressed more formally. Elie Saab makes beautiful dresses, but this jumper is a dramatic design with all of the top ruching, floor length sleeves, and wide pant legs. Hard for anyone to pull off.
ReplyDeleteRelooking at the photos I think the problem is the torso of the jumpsuit is a tad too long for her. Shorten a few inches at the waist would pull everything up so the waistline would not be resting on the top of her hips. And I would remove the draping sleeves and replace with elbow length. Colour is nice with her complexion.
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