Every Single Time Queen Sofía of Spain's Style Deserved a Crown of Its Own

We all know that Queen Letizia of Spain has impeccable style, but have you ever noticed how chic her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía, is? She's been part of the Spanish royal family for over 50 years, and in that time, she's rarely put a fashion foot wrong. While anyone can look polished to perfection with a wardrobe full of showstopping gowns and dazzling tiaras, Queen Sofía somehow manages to look just as stylish when she's wearing tailored suits and laid-back separates as she does when she's rocking the crown jewels.

To celebrate the Spanish royal's upcoming birthday (she turns 80 on Nov. 2!), we've rounded up 15 of her most stylish moments from over the years. Read through to see them all.

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Queen Sofía in a Blush Gown, June 2010
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Queen Sofía in a Blush Gown, June 2010

In June 2010, Queen Sofía of Spain attended the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in a gorgeous blush gown. She accessorized the feminine frock with a shawl in the same shade, a diamond tiara, and a pearl drop necklace.

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Queen Sofía's Coral Skirt Suit, May 2008
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Queen Sofía's Coral Skirt Suit, May 2008

Queen Sofía wore a bright and cheerful coral skirt suit and nude slingback heels as she accompanied her husband, King Juan Carlos, to receive members of royal and military orders at Zarzuela Palace in May 2008.

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Queen Sofía's Gray Ballgown, May 2004
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Queen Sofía's Gray Ballgown, May 2004

Queen Sofía looked incredibly regal as she attended the wedding of Danish Crown Prince Frederik with Queen Paola of Belgium. The Spanish royal donned a dark gray ballgown with a matching shawl, pearl necklace, and glittering tiara for the occasion.

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Queen Sofía in a Light Blue Pantsuit, July 2007
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Queen Sofía in a Light Blue Pantsuit, July 2007

In July 2007, Queen Sofía arrived in Palma de Mallorca to start her Summer vacation in a feminine light blue pantsuit with white floral embroidery on the jacket. She completed the look with dainty bracelets and white wedges.

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Queen Sofía in a Cream Gown, May 2004
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Queen Sofía in a Cream Gown, May 2004

For her son King Felipe's wedding in 2004, Queen Sofía wore a simple yet elegant cream-colored gown with a traditional Spanish mantilla.

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Queen Sofía in an All-Red Look, 2003
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Queen Sofía in an All-Red Look, 2003

Never one to shy away from color, Queen Sofía looked glam in the all-red ensemble she wore at a royal event at the Royal Palace in Madrid in 2003.

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Queen Sofía in a Plaid Jacket and Black Ball Skirt, January 2007
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Queen Sofía in a Plaid Jacket and Black Ball Skirt, January 2007

For Pascua Militar Day in 2007, Queen Sofía looked polished to perfection in a tailored plaid jacket and black ball skirt.

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Queen Sofía in a Green and White Dress, August 1987
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Queen Sofía in a Green and White Dress, August 1987

In August 1987, Queen Sofía showed Princess Diana around Palma, Spain. The Spanish royal wore a green and white tea-length dress for the occasion. She accessorized with a gold chain belt, gold hoop earrings, and black flat sandals.

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Queen Sofía in a Printed Dress, August 2007
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Queen Sofía in a Printed Dress, August 2007

While attending the Copa del Rey Sailing Trophy Ceremony Awards in 2007 with husband King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofía stood out from the crowd in a chic blue and white printed maxi dress.

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Queen Sofía in a Tailored Black Suit, November 2003
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Queen Sofía in a Tailored Black Suit, November 2003

In November 2003, Queen Sofía rocked a sleek tailored black skirt suit and black slingbacks as she presided over the BMW Painting Award at the Auditorio Nacional de Musica in Madrid, Spain.

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Queen Sofía in a Multicolored Dress, August 2010
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Queen Sofía in a Multicolored Dress, August 2010

Queen Sofía showed off her trendsetting vacation style in a boho-inspired multicolor printed maxi dress in August 2010. She completed the look with stylish wedges, a slimming belt, and a pretty beaded necklace.

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Queen Sofía in a Button-Up and Striped Pants, July 2006
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Queen Sofía in a Button-Up and Striped Pants, July 2006

In July 2006, Queen Sofía gave off nautical vibes as she wore a navy button-up shirt with white striped trousers and navy boat shoes as she relaxed on a boat in Mallorca, Spain.

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Queen Sofía in a Red Gown, December 2009
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Queen Sofía in a Red Gown, December 2009

At a gala dinner honoring the Vietnamese president in December 2009, Queen Sofía wore a gorgeous red ballgown with pearls and a tiara as she posed with her daughter-in-law, Queen Letizia.

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Queen Sofía in a Cream Silk Gown, April 2016
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Queen Sofía in a Cream Silk Gown, April 2016

Queen Sofía wowed in a cream silk gown as she attended a gala commemorating the centenary of the British-Spanish Society in London in April 2016.

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Queen Sofía in a Printed Tunic and White Trousers, August 2018
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Queen Sofía in a Printed Tunic and White Trousers, August 2018

Showing off her chic yet laid-back style, Queen Sofía rocked a pretty floral printed tunic and white wide-leg trousers as she hosted a dinner for authorities at Almudaina Palace alongside Queen Letizia.