1 Look at Queen Letizia's Gorgeous Collection of Ball Gowns, and You'll Be in Love
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Even though modern royals prefer affordable dresses from brands like Zara and trendy pieces like comfy track pants, a queen isn't a queen without a serious collection of ball gowns.
In true frugal form, Queen Letizia, who often repeats outfits from head to toe without a care in the world, has worn the same party dresses to royal weddings, galas, dinners, and award ceremonies for the past 10+ years. In fact, since 2004, we've spotted Letizia in only 26 different gowns — hey, for the Queen of Spain, that's not that much! Scroll ahead to ooh and aah over all of them.
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A One-Armed Cape Red Gown
At King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands' 50th birthday party in April 2017.
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A Long-Sleeved Simple Black Gown
At a reception for the President of Argentina in Madrid in February 2017.
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A Long-Sleeved Burgundy Gown With Lace Details From Felipe Varela
At a reception for foreign ambassadors in Madrid in January 2017.
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A Black Short-Sleeved Sheer Mermaid Gown From Carolina Herrera
During an official visit to Portugal in November 2016.
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At a gala for the President of Chile in Madrid in October 2014.
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A Royal Blue Ball Gown From Felipe Varela
At a dinner for the President of Peru in Madrid in July 2015.
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A Gray Lace Overlay Gown From Felipe Varela
At a dinner for the President of Colombia in Madrid in March 2015.
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At the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander from the Netherlands in Amsterdam in April 2013.
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A Shimmery Lacey Long-Sleeved Gown With Star Details From Felipe Varela
At a dinner for the President of Mexico in Madrid in June 2014.
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At a dinner for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands in Amsterdam in April 2013.
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A Fitted Scarlett Gown With Sheer Sleeves From Lorenzo Caprile
At the wedding of Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark in Copenhagen in April 2004.
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Wearing a Buff Short-Sleeved Gown With Floral Embellishments
At a gala for Prince Naruhito of Japana in Madrid in June 2013.
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At the wedding of Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling in Stockholm in June 2010.
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Wearing a Dove Gray Strapless Gown With Floral Details From Felipe Varela
At a gala hosted by Queen Elizabeth II in London in April 2011.
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A One-Shouldered Midnight Blue Column Gown
At a dinner in honor of the Emir of Qatar in Madrid in April 2011.
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At a gala for the President of Dominican Republic in Madrid in May 2009.
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A Sleeveless Crepe Gown With Rose Details From Lorenzo Caprile
At a gala for Prince Charles of England in Madrid in March 2011.
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At a gala for the President of Lebanon in Madrid in October 2009.
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A Red and Brown Colorblock Dress With a Leaf Motif
At a gala for the President of Slovakia in Madrid in October 2007
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An Altered Version of the Same Gown With a Holographic Skirt
At a gala for the President of Latvia in Madrid in October 2004.
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A Slinky Silver Gown With a Crystal-Encrusted Train
At a gala for the President of Hungary in Madrid in January 2005.
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At a dinner in Madrid in April 2009.
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Wearing a Short-Sleeved Ball Gown With Shimmery Details on the Top and Hem
At a gala for the President of Chile in Madrid in March 2011.
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A Strapless Red Cross-Body and Floral Gown
At the wedding of Princess Victoria of Sweden in Stockholm in June 2010.
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A Periwinkle One-Shouldered Grecian Gown From Felipe Varela
At the wedding of Prince Nikolaos of Greece in Spetses, Greece in August 2010.
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A Sleveless Shimmery Black Gown
At a gala for the President of Vietnam in Madrid in December 2009.
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A Fuchsia Shirt Gown With a Tiered Skirt
At a gala for the President of Bolivia in Madrid in September 2009.
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At a dinner for the King of Saudi Arabia in Madrid in July 2008.
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The Same Tiered Skirt With a Silk Long-Sleeved Top
At a gala for the American Commerce Chamber in December 2007.
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A Hunter Green Silk Gown Skirt and an Embellished Crystal Top
At a dinner for the President of Argentina in Madrid in February 2009.
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At a dinner for the President of Romania in Madrid in November 2007.
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Wearing a Three-Quarter-Sleeved Shimmery Bodice and Pleated Fuchsia Gown
At a gala for the President of Mexico in Madrid in June 2008.
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A White Shirt Top and a Shimmery Long Black Skirt
At a dinner for the President of Costa Rica in Madrid in September 2008.
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A Sparkly White Long-Sleeved Top and Floral Black and White Gown Skirt
At a dinner for the President of the Philippines in Madrid in December 2007.
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A Sequined Ruffle-Sleeved Aqua Gown
At a dinner for the President of the Czech Republic in Madrid in September 2004.