Queen Letizia surprises with a delicate powder pink dress; the Princess of Asturias, in military uniform; and Infanta Sofía, in a red suit: the royal looks in the Columbus Day parade

Today, October 12, Hispanic Heritage Day, is one of the key events on the agenda of the Royal Family, a day in which the Kings preside over the parade of the Armed Forces held in Madrid and later kiss hands at the Royal Palace.

The Princess of Asturias also attends the official events and, for the second time, the Infanta Sofía will also attend.

There was expectation for the look chosen by Doña Letizia for the celebration of the National Holiday, on a day that has traditionally had red as the winning color. But there was a surprise: the Queen has chosen a very delicate dress in powder pink.

The design, midi cut, fitted to the waist with very fine vertical seams and a flared skirt, has a round neck and French sleeves, without any further accessories or details: without a doubt, it has been a simple bet with very pure lines, which has been complemented with low-heeled slingback shoes and a clutch, both in black.

The strong point of Doña Letizia's styling has come from the jewelry. To her usual Coreterno ring, she has added long diamond earrings topped with a pearl and a magnificent diamond brooch from which a huge pearl also hangs. This fantastic piece is part of the historic batch of Pasa jewelry. Both the earrings and the brooch were worn by the Queen on Columbus Day 2017.

For her part, the Princess of Asturias wore the dress uniform of the Army and also wore the Golden Fleece, the most prestigious decoration awarded by the Royal House of Spain. As is usually the case when Doña Leonor dresses as a soldier, she has tied her hair up in a low bun.