At the Premio Planeta dinner in Barcelona, Queen Letizia wore a midi version of a black Sybilla gown. She paired it with familiar jewellery, including a diamond bracelet she owned before marrying Felipe VI.
The 75th-anniversary dinner and ceremony took place at Pavilion 1 of the Fira de Barcelona complex on Montjuïc on 15 October 2026. A record 1,424 works were submitted for the 2026 Premio Planeta. Letizia’s gown, designed by Spanish fashion house Sybilla, had been shortened from its original floor-length gala cut to a midi length, ending around the ankles.
The alteration changed the skirt’s fall and the dress’s proportions. Its geometric neckline creates small openings across the chest and shoulders. Interwoven bands shape the design, with no added decoration.
The shorter skirt gives the gown a different silhouette.
Sybilla is known for sculptural silhouettes and precise cuts. That approach suits the Queen’s preference for restrained clothing whose appeal comes from its construction. Actress Juana Acosta previously wore the original long version at the Málaga Film Festival.
Letizia carried a black Arch bag by Nina Ricci, edged in gold and kept in her wardrobe for years. Her earrings were PDPAOLA’s Pavé Twist Hoops. They are made from silver plated with 18-carat gold, with white cubic zirconia set into them.
She also wore a diamond bracelet she has owned since before her wedding to Felipe VI. The bracelet appeared at the pre-wedding dinner for Federico and Mary of Denmark in May 2004. Rings by Karen Hallam and Coreterno completed her jewellery.
A contrasting royal look appeared at Spain’s National Day ceremony, where Infanta Sofía wore a red double-breasted suit. Her outfit is covered in this report on her outfit.
The Spanish royal household describes the Premio Planeta as the world’s highest-funded prize for an unpublished novel. The winning work carries an award of one million euros, while the finalist receives 200,000 euros. In the 2026 anniversary edition, finalists were also to receive a trophy for the first time.
