Queen Letizia looks chic in cream for the Cervantes 2019 Prize

For her final public engagement of 2020, Queen Letizia joined her husband King Felipe VI in Barcelona to deliver the Miguel de Cervantes 2019 Prize for Literature in the Spanish Language.

The prize is the highest recognition of the creative work of Spanish and Hispanic American writers whose work has enriched the literary heritage in the Spanish language. The award is named after Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote, who is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. The annual event is held on 23rd April at the University of Alcalá in the town of Alcalá de Henares, commemorating the death of Miguel de Cervantes, however, this year the pandemic prevented the event from going ahead.

The jury awarded the 2019 prize to Joan Margarit, a Spanish poet, architect and retired professor.  After the formal greetings at the Palacio de Albéniz, Their Majesties presented the award which was followed by a conversation with the winner and his wife, Mariona Ribalta.

Queen Letizia brought back the cream asymmetrical dress featuring frayed finishes. 

She premiered the piece earlier this year for the Solemn Opening Ceremony of the XIV Legislature. The designer still remains unidentified.

Their Majesties are expected to resume royal duties in the first week of the new year when they preside over the traditional celebration of the Pascua Militar on 6th January 2020. I suspect it may be a scaled back ceremony due to COVID restrictions.