Queen Letizia Opens Mallorca Summer with Film Festival Appearance

Queen Letizia inaugurated her summer agenda in Mallorca on Sunday by attending the closing gala of the 16th Atlàntida Mallorca Film Fest, where she presented the Master of Cinema award to Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat and watched the Spanish premiere of Rodrigo Sorogoyen's 'El ser querido'.

The Gala and the Film

The festival's closing night featured the Spanish premiere of El ser querido, directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen and starring Javier Bardem and Victoria Luengo. The film, which had its world premiere at Cannes in May, explores the complex relationship between a father and daughter. Source: ABC Bardem and Luengo generated significant public interest, with Bardem taking selfies with attendees before the gala. Source: El Confidencial Letizia, known for her support of Spanish cinema, greeted the cast and crew warmly. Source: Infobae

The Master of Cinema award was presented to French composer Alexandre Desplat, whose scores include The Grand Budapest Hotel and The Shape of Water. Source: La Vanguardia The festival also recognized other figures earlier in the week, including Gael García Bernal and Trine Dyrholm. Source: El Español

Fashion and Royal Support

Letizia wore a red wine dress by Carolina Herrera with an asymmetric neckline, a gold zipper, and a side slit, paired with Gucci sandals and a gold clutch. Source: El Mundo The outfit was a new addition to her summer wardrobe. Source: Infobae Her jewelry included earrings by Mallorcan designer Isabel Guarch, a nod to the island. Source: El Confidencial

The festival reported record attendance this year, with over 53,500 spectators in its physical venues and more than 500 accredited professionals. Source: El Confidencial Letizia's presence has become a tradition since 2019, marking the start of the royal family's summer stay in Palma. Source: ABC