Queen Letizia's Gesture in Pope Francis's Final Farewell: It Has Surprised

This morning, the funeral of Pope Francis is being held in Rome. Representing our country, Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have attended. She has surprised with a gesture she made: she chose to wear a very special piece of jewelry.

Specifically, she chose a brooch for the occasion that holds great significance for the Royal Family. It has also been worn by her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía, making it a nod to her, who couldn't attend this final farewell.

Queen Letizia's Detail at Pope Francis's Funeral

Today, the Catholic world bids farewell to Pope Francis. The funeral, broadcast live, has filled St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.

Numerous ordinary citizens have traveled there, as well as many political and monarchical leaders. Among them, Queen Letizia, who attended with her husband and several ministers from our country's government.

Following the strict Vatican protocol, she opted to dress in strict mourning. She wore an elegant long-sleeved black dress, accompanied by a discreet veil of the same color, instead of the traditional Spanish mantilla. A small change that other European royals have also adopted this time.

But what has caught everyone's attention is the choice of a very special piece of jewelry by Leonor's mother. She decided to adorn her outfit with a brooch full of history for the Spanish Royal Family. It is a piece composed of a large central gray pearl, surrounded by diamonds, and topped with a teardrop-shaped pearl.

This piece of jewelry is not just any piece; it belongs to the historical collection treasured by the Royal House. In fact, it belonged to Queen Victoria Eugenia, Felipe VI's great-grandmother. It was later worn on several occasions by Queen Sofía, who today couldn't attend these obsequies.

Queen Letizia's gesture has been interpreted as an emotional double tribute. She not only wanted to wear a piece of jewelry with great historical symbolism at such a solemn moment. She also made a nice nod to her mother-in-law, in an act of respect and family continuity.

The Meaning of Queen Letizia's Look for This Farewell to Pope Francis

Beyond the choice of the brooch, Queen Letizia's styling at Pope Francis's funeral has been noted for its sobriety and scrupulous respect for Vatican protocol. In these acts, Catholic queens and consorts must dress in black and discreetly.

She opted, as is now a trend in many royal houses, for a simple veil, foregoing the classic Spanish mantilla with a comb. A gesture interpreted as a commitment to modernity within respect for tradition.

Additionally, she completed her outfit with black pumps. All in a sober and elegant ensemble, in line with the solemnity of the event and her institutional role as Queen of Spain.

Pope Francis's funeral has been followed live by millions of people around the world. A massive event attended by religious leaders, heads of state, and representatives of the main European monarchies.

The choice of the historical brooch carried enormous symbolic weight. Not only for its connection with previous queens of Spain but also for its message of continuity, respect, and tribute. Queen Letizia has once again shown her ability to communicate through small gestures full of meaning.

A detail that has surprised. It has also been highly praised for its sensitivity and the message of family unity it seems to have wanted to convey. A small detail, but full of emotion on a day that is already historic.