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Queen Letizia was dwarfed by the Spanish basketball team tonight as she joined her husband to honour the stars following their victory at the Basketball World cup yesterday.
Letizia, 47, greeted members of the basketball team who towered above the petite royal as they proudly displayed their medals at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid.
The Spanish royal opted for a stylish A-line red dress and added height to her 5ft5 frame with matching slingback heels – but still appeared small in comparison to the statuesque players.
Joined by husband King Felipe VI of Spain, the chic royal admired the basketball team’s gold trophy which looked enormous compared to her slight frame.
Letizia, 47, greeted members of the basketball team who towered above the petite royal as they proudly displayed their medals
Queen Letizia of Spain looked polished to perfection as she greeted the Spanish basketball team in a stylish A-line red dress with her husband King Felipe today
It comes just a day after the mother-of-two celebrated her 47th birthday, which she shares with Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Prince Harry.
The Queen went for a natural make-up look and wore her hair down and loose during the official affair as she smiled and laughed with her husband, 51.
The King, who was dressed in his signature pinstripe suit, tried on one of the player’s gold medals, after the basketball team reigned victorious at the world cup in China.
Keeping the look simple, Letizia opted for an accessory-free look, letting her statement dress draw attention.
Joined by husband King Felipe VI of Spain , the royal wore her hair down and loose during the official affair at the at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid
The Spanish royal opted for a stylish A-line red dress and added height to her 5ft5 frame with matching slingback heels – but still appeared small in comparison to the statuesque players
The Queen went for a natural make-up look as she smiled and laughed with her husband, 51
The royals shook hands with the basketball stars following their victory at the Basketball World cup yesterday
The Spanish basketball team were celebrating their win against Argentina – winning 95-75 in Beijing – their first title for 13 years.
Yesterday, well-wishers poured in tributes to the monarch as she turned 47.
The former journalist was met with praise on the dedicated spanish.royals fan account.
In the comments section, one follower wrote: ‘Happy Birthday Letizia have a nice day with you Family. You are my favourite majesty.’
A second added: ‘Such a beautiful picture. Happy Birthday to Queen Letizia.’
Joined by husband King Felipe VI of Spain , the chic royal admired the basketball team’s gold trophy which looked enormous compared to her slight frame
The Spanish basketball team were celebrating their win against Argentina – winning 95-75 in Beijing – their first title for 13 years
The King, who was dressed in his signature pinstripe suit, tried on one of the player’s gold medals, after the basketball team reigned victorious in the world cup in China
Keeping the look simple, Letizia opted for an accessory-free get up, letting her statement dress draw attention
The posts were both met with dozens of comments from excited fans, who praised the ‘handsome’ Swedish Prince and the ‘beautiful’ Queen Letizia of Spain
Letizia married King Felipe fifteen years ago at Cathedral Santa María la Real de la Almudena in Madrid
The royal couple admired the trophy alongside the basketball team as they celebrated their win
Queen Letizia is mother to Princesses Leonor, 13, and Sofia, 11, with husband King Felipe, 51, who ascended to the Spanish throne in 2014.
Letizia married King Felipe fifteen years ago at Cathedral Santa María la Real de la Almudena in Madrid.
The relationship began in November 2002 and in 2003, just months after she had been promoted to the position of anchor on the national news channel, she quit her job and days later the royal engagement was announced.
It was all smiles at during the official royal affair at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid
Queen Letizia is mother to Princesses Leonor, 13, and Sofia, 11, with husband King Felipe, 51, who ascended to the Spanish throne in 2014
he Spanish royal opted for a matching red slingback heels and wore her hair down and loose during the official affair at the at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid
