Felipe VI, the “most chic of the crowned”, according to the French press: praise for the “Iberian” king after the Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz He was not the only one who caused a sensation on the center court at Wimbledon this Sunday, July 16. In the stands, stars like Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman o Ariana Grande they captured all eyes and witnessed, first-hand, the historic triumph of the 20-year-old from Murcia against all the living legend of Novak Djokovic.

Among the VIP public was also Felipe VI, who traveled to London without his Asturian consort, Doña Letizia. The king not only made headlines in the national and British press, but also in other international media such as the French version of Vanity Fair. In this medium, they ask themselves in the headline of their article: Is King Felipe VI of Spain the most chic of the crowned?

The king drew attention even though he was not the only royal present at the match: Kate Middleton was in charge of handing over the trophy to the Spanish champion and watched the match in the stands with William of England and their three children, little George, Charlotte and Louis.

To witness the final of the championship, the Spanish monarch rescued a tailoring suit that he had in his wardrobe. It was designed by the renowned tailoring of Jaime Gallo. The designer, whom Felipe VI often trusted, passed away in November 2015.

In the French article, only praise for the father of Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía fit: “It was a particularly elegant spectator who caught the attention of the cameras: King Felipe VI of Spain. Tall dark-haired, the 55-year-old monarch imposes his aura in all circumstances.”

The suit he was wearing has gone around the world: “King Felipe’s secret? A suit with an impeccable cut. Among the striking details of the outfit: the shape of the collar always embracing the neck and the proportion of the lapels.”

In this publication they also extol Queen Letizia’s good taste in clothing: “You don’t have to look far to find at least one of his fashion influences: his wife, Queen Letizia of Spain, often tops international best-dressed rankings for her understated but elegant style.”

In other areas, this is how they define the Spanish kings: “Felipe and Letizia were the first monarchs to receive and recognize LGBT associations. The ruler also changed the protocol to allow people to take an oath without a crucifix or a Bible. Felipe and Letizia regularly attend royal events abroad, such as the recent coronation of King Carlos III.”

other praises

In recent days, the words of the renowned fashion journalist Derek Guy They have also caused a stir on social media: “Very rare to see this level of tailoring today, even among the rich,” he wrote in a thread that quickly went viral.

King of Spain at the final day of Wimbledon. This looks great.

Very rare to see this level of tailoring nowadays, even on the wealthy. So let’s talk about some of the reasons why it’s great. ???? pic.twitter.com/nZtDzxkMxN

— derek guy (@dieworkwear) July 17, 2023

In short, not only Queen Letizia causes a sensation beyond our borders for her outfits. This week, the two also presided over the Mariano de Cavia Awards, where they once again gave another stylistic lesson and knowing how to be.