Queen Letizia strolls around Palma with Princesses Leonor and Sofia

Spanish saunter! King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain wander Palma’s historic shopping streets with Princesses Leonor and Sofia – both wearing stylish espadrilles – as their annual Mallorca holiday continues

  • Spanish royals looked to be enjoying their annual stay on the Balearic island of Mallorca as they were spotted strolling through the capital city, Palma, on Wednesday
  • Queen Letizia of Spain, 49, was joined by her husband King Felipe VI, and their two daughters Princesses Leonor, 16, and Sofia, 15, for their morning promenade through the busy tourist streets 
  • Royals traditionally stay at Almudaina Palace, their official summer residence on the Balearic island
  • While Queen Letizia opted for a stylish white shirt with striped blue and white shorts for the outing, her daughters wore pretty summer dresses, teamed with traditional Spanish espadrilles

The Spanish royals were spotted rubbing shoulders with tourists in Palma de Mallorca on Wednesday, with Queen Letizia pictured alongside husband King Felipe VI and their two daughters, Princesses Leonor, 16, and Sofia, 15, strolling through the historic Balearic island capital.

The family, who traditionally spend their lengthy holiday at Almudaina Palace, their official summer residence on the Balearic island, but have been seen on several occasions in recent days stepping out in Palma. 

This morning, Queen Letizia, 49, cut a stylish figure as she opted for a stylish white shirt with pinstriped blue and white belted shorts for the outing, appearing relaxed as she walked alongside her eldest daughter, Leonor. 

The elegant European royal accessorised her look with a £58 Ikat Tote bag in blue and white and a pair of flat £110 Logo espadrilles with a traditional jute sole. A pair of £160 sunglasses finished the look. 

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Family time! The Spanish royals looked to be enjoying their annual stay on the Balearic island of Mallorca as they were spotted strolling through capital Palma on Wednesday (Pictured: Crown Princess Leonor of Spain, King Felipe VI of Spain, Princess Sofia of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain)

Stepping out: A beaming Crown Princess Leonor of Spain, left, and Princess Sofia of Spain, right, waved at startled tourists as they wandered the streets of Palma this morning on a family outing.  Leonor donned a strawberry pink floral dress by Spanish brand Mango, with wedges by Macarena Shoes, also Spanish-owned

Queen Letizia, 49, cut a stylish figure as she opted for a stylish white shirt with pinstriped blue and white belted shorts for the outing. The elegant European royal accessorised her look with a £58 Ikat Tote bag in blue and white and a pair of flat £110 Logo espadrilles with a traditional jute sole. A pair of £160 sunglasses finished the look…

The royal family looked happy and relaxed as they enjoyed a trip into the city’s historic shopping streets, with King Felipe VI walking closely alongside his two daughters, who both wore traditional Spanish espadrilles

Princesses Leonor, the next heir to the Spanish throne, and younger Sofia – who now both tower over their mother – opted for pretty patterned summer dresses by Spanish brands, teamed with traditional Spanish espadrilles. 

Leonor, who last month cheered on the Spanish women’s football team against Denmark in West London, donned a strawberry pink floral dress by Spanish brand Mango, with wedges by Macarena Shoes, also Spanish-owned. 

The sisters are reunited for the summer, with Leonor returning from her UK boarding school to enjoy an extended family vacation on the Spanish island. 

King Felipe opted for a relaxed pale blue polo shirt and beige chino shorts as the family walked down Carrer de Colom, a stone’s throw from the city’s famous cathedral. 

At one point during the trip, Sofia and her mother wandered ahead of Felipe and Leonor, appearing to share a joke as they wandered through the busy streets

Princess Sofia stifles a laugh with her mother as they promenade in one of the oldest quarters of the city

Meanwhile, Leonor and her father appeared to be enjoying their latest family outing in Palma

The family has been showing off their support for Spanish high street brands, with Clooui, Zara and Mango all featuring in their holiday wardrobe (Pictured: Queen Letizia smiles as she walks through the Mallorcan capital)

King Felipe opted for a relaxed pale blue polo shirt and beige chino shorts as the family headed out for a morning walk

Best foot forward: The sisters are reunited for the summer, with Leonor, left, returning from her UK boarding school to enjoy an extended family vacation

The elegant teenager, wearing her long hair loose, looked at ease as she walked alongside her sibling on the morning outing 

The family didn’t stop for candy at Caramelos de Piratas, a famous pirate-themed sweet shop in the city

At one point during the outing, Princess Sofia and her mother separated from King Felipe and Princess Leonor, appearing to share a joke as they strolled.

At the weekend, the family visited the La Llonja summer craft market in Paseig de Sagrera, where they bought traditional Mallorcan produce and souvenirs. Letizia showed off her enviably tanned and toned legs in a £32.99 pink mini dress from high street brand Zara, teamed with matching espadrilles from Spanish brand Clooui. 

Her mother-in-law Queen Sofia, 83, was every inch the glamorous grandmother in a patterned trouser suit, while her two teenage daughters Princess Leonor, 16, and Princess Sofia, 15, echoed their mother’s outfit choice by wearing Zara dresses.

After strolling through the market, the family were seen dining at Beatnik Restaurant at the Puro Hotel.


Princess Leonor, who is heir to the Spanish throne, looked in good spirits during her annual holiday. The 16-year-old is on summer recess from her studies in the UK

Holiday time: The family decamp to the Balearic Islands every summer and spend a few days carrying out official duties before spend the rest of their break privately

Queen Letizia of Spain with her mother-in-law Queen Sofia , Princess Leonor de Borbon, 16, and Infanta Sofia de Borbon, 15, on an evening out in Palma de Mallorca


Princess Sofia donned a beige striped mini dress from Zara for the outing (left). Princess Leonor wore a a blue and white patterned shirt dress from Zara, paired with white Mint & Rose Sardinia espadrilles (right)

Queen Sofia took her daughter-in-law’s arm as they strolled through the streets and visited a market to purchase local souvenirs 

Queen Letizia, Queen Sofia and Princess Leonor were seen examining the art, crafts and jewellery on offer at the market, which is held in the evenings 

Leonor was perfectly in sync with her mother’s style, wearing a £32.99 blue and white patterned shirt dress from Zara, paired with white Mint & Rose Sardinia espadrilles. 

She teamed the outfit with a white Adolfo Dominquez shoulder bag, while Queen Letizia showed her support for local business and carried a pink ikat wallet made by a local business Feel Mallorca, costing €47

Proving their commitment to high street dressing, Sofia, 15, also opted for a Zara dress, donning a cream mini dress with beige stripes and a cutout at the waist. 

And she too co-ordianted with her mother and older sister by finishing off her outfit with a pair of wedge espadrilles. 

Queen Sofia looked vibrant in a puple patterned trouser suit, which sthe teamed with a white satin blouse and beaded necklaces

Happy families! Letizia, her mother-in-law Queen Sofia, and her daughter Sofia, 15, paused to pose for a photograph during their evening outing 

Style sisters! Queen Letizia teamed her Zara min dress with pink espadrille wedges, while her daughter Sofia, (right) also wore a cut out mini dress from the high street brand 

Princess Sofia, 15, linked her grandmother’s arm as they made their way through the night market in Mallorca, and perused the local souvenirs and products on offer 

It was a recycled piece for Sofia, who was spotted wearing the same dress on the family’s annual excursion to Palma last year. 

The family decamp to the Balearic Islands every summer and spend a few days carrying out official duties before spend the rest of their break privately. 

And the family appeared to be enjoying each other’s company, with Queen Sofia taking her daughter-in-law’s arm as they strolled through the streets. 

Last week, they visited the Cartuja de Valldemossa in Mallorca, which was built in the 14th century.

King James II of Mallorca originally built the palace for his son Sancho – however by the end of the century it became disused when the kingdom of Mallorca was incorporated into the kingdom of Aragon.

Style sisters! Future Queen of Spain Leonor, were the picture of summery perfection in Zara dresses, with the teenager opting for a blue floral shirt dress and her mother choosing a pink number 

The outing to the night market forms part of the royals’ official appeareances during their holiday and they will later spend time on the island privately 

Supporting local business: Queen Letizia carried a pink ikat wallet made by a local business Feel Mallorca, costing €47

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