Queen Letizia of Spain wearing H&M in Sweden - November 2021.Photo: IBL/Shutterstock
A dress fit for a princess doesn’t have to cost a pretty royal penny — as both European royals,Queen Letizia of SpainandPrincess Victoria of Swedenhave recently shown.
Thedark blue ruffled tulle dress, part of H&M’s environmentally-friendly Conscious Collection, retailed for $305 (it’s no longer available) and is entirely made from recycled polyester. With a grosgrain waistband and a deep V-neck back, the dress was lined in organza made from RENU polyester, made using raw material extracted from used fabric.
Princess Victoria of Sweden on her 10th wedding anniversary - 2020.Elisabeth Toll, Kungl. Hovstaterna / Elisabeth Toll, The Royal Court of Sweden
The two royals are both fans of H&M and often wear pieces from the budget-friendly brand. In 2015, Princess Victoria wore a silver and white, off-the-shoulder dress from the sustainable range to her brother Prince Carl Philip’s wedding.
Princess Victoria of Sweden at the wedding of her brother Prince Carl Philip in 2015.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
In 2019, Queen Letizia wore a textured linen and silk-blend ankle-length skirt from H&M’s Conscious Collection to a palace reception for COP25, the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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The glamorous gala event on November 24 was part of a two-day visit to Sweden and marked the first Spanish State visit to the country in over 40 years despite the fact that both kings are distantly related.
source: people.com
