Queen Letizia brings a touch of Gatsby to Miami as her husband King Felipe gets college Presidential medal for his humanitarian work

  • Queen Letizia donned a 1920s flapper girl look with a coat and dress by Felipe Varela in a visit to a Miami college
  • King Felipe was giving a lecture to 1,000 people and was awarded the college's Presidential medal at Miami Dade
  • Royal couple have been in the U.S. since Wednesday when they visited the Obamas at the White House in Washington
  • Later, the royal couple met senators at Capitol Hill where Letizia showed off her frame in $5,095 sparkling Nina Ricci
  • For her meeting with Michelle Obama, Letizia opted for another Felipe Varela while Michelle wore a favorite white frock 

By James Dunn and Ruth Styles and Bianca London for MailOnline

Published: 06:18 EST, 18 September 2015 | Updated: 11:41 EST, 18 September 2015

Spanish Queen Letizia revived a glamorous vintage dress that made her sparkle in a crowd of more than 1,000 people who gathered to watch a lecture by her husband King Felipe VI of Spain.

The Royal couple are on a two-day tour of Florida after meeting the Obamas at the White House on Wednesday, and the Queen wore a 1920s-style dress that she was last seen wearing at a friend's wedding in 2012.

She teamed the coat and dress set by Felipe Varela, one of her favorite labels, with a drop waist and finger waves in her hair to complete the 1920s flapper girl look. 

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Spanish Queen Letizia revived a glamorous vintage dress on her third day of the U.S. tour
She sparkled in a crowd of more than 1,000 people who gathered to watch King Felipe VI of Spain's lecture on a humanitarian crisis

Spanish Queen Letizia revived a glamorous vintage dress that made her sparkle in a crowd of more than 1,000 people who gathered to watch King Felipe VI of Spain's lecture on a humanitarian crisis

The Royal couple are on a two-day tour of Florida after meeting the Obamas at the White House on Wednesday, and the Queen revived a vintage 1920s style dress that she was last seen wearing at a friend's wedding in 2012

The Royal couple are on a two-day tour of Florida after meeting the Obamas at the White House on Wednesday, and the Queen revived a vintage 1920s style dress that she was last seen wearing at a friend's wedding in 2012

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Felipe, 47, was given the Presidential Medal at the Miami Dade College, where he gave a lecture to more than 1,000 people

Felipe, 47, was given the Presidential Medal at the Miami Dade College, where he gave a lecture to more than 1,000 people

He was given the Presidential medal for his contribution to humanitarian causes. Past recipients include President Barack Obama, Lech Walesa, Yoani Sanchez, Mikhail Gorbachev, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Muhammad Yunus and Vaclav Havel, to name a few

He was given the Presidential medal for his contribution to humanitarian causes. Past recipients include President Barack Obama, Lech Walesa, Yoani Sanchez, Mikhail Gorbachev, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Muhammad Yunus and Vaclav Havel, to name a few

But it was Queen Letizia who shone in the crowd, wearing her coat and dress set by Felipe Varela, one of her favorite labels, with a drop waist

But it was Queen Letizia who shone in the crowd, wearing her coat and dress set by Felipe Varela, one of her favorite labels, with a drop waist

 The loose finger waves in her hair completed the 1920s flapper girl look and revealed her subtle but stylish earrings at the college event

 The loose finger waves in her hair completed the 1920s flapper girl look and revealed her subtle but stylish earrings at the college event

Former TV presenter Queen Letizia worked the room in her stylishly cut jacket with sparkling cuffs at the huge Miami College
Stunning: Queen Letizia

Former TV presenter Queen Letizia worked the room in her stylishly cut jacket with sparkling cuffs at the huge Miami College

Felipe, 47, was given the Presidential Medal at the Miami Dade College, the second largest state college in the U.S., where he gave a lecture to more than 1,000 people. 

He was given the Presidential medal for his contribution to humanitarian causes. Past recipients include President Barack Obama, Lech Walesa, Yoani Sanchez, Mikhail Gorbachev, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Muhammad Yunus and Vaclav Havel, to name a few.

The couple arrived on Wednesday and they ended her first day in the U.S. with a glamorous soiree on Capitol Hill alongside senators Tim Caine and John Barrasso.

The perennially chic Letizia chose to give a sartorial nod to her host in a sparkling $5,095 Nina Ricci, which is a Spanish label adored by Michelle Obama, that showed off her slender shoulders and helped showcase her dangling diamond chandelier earrings.

Earlier, the Spanish royal couple had been given a formal welcome at the White House by the Obamas, with Mrs Obama giving Letizia a tour of her famous organic garden.

Both had come dressed for the occasion, with Letizia chic in the same white Hugo Boss jacket worn to meet President Francois Hollande of France in June, a print dress by Spanish designer Felipe Varela and her favorite white topaz Links of London Egg earrings.  

Queen Letizia and King Felipe were welcomed to Capitol Hill by senators Tim Kaine (second left) and John Barrasso (left)

Queen Letizia and King Felipe were welcomed to Capitol Hill by senators Tim Kaine (second left) and John Barrasso (left)

Letizia offered a sartorial nod to her hosts in the shape of a sparkling two piece by American designer Nina Ricci
The outfit cost $5,095

Letizia offered a sartorial nod to her hosts in the shape of a sparkling $5,095 two piece by American designer Nina Ricci

The royal couple were dressed to impress for their date with the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill

The royal couple were dressed to impress for their date with the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Capitol Hill

Meanwhile Mrs Obama opted for a white windowpane print dress cut in her trademark fit and flared style, last worn to her Summit on Working Families last year, teamed with a pair of mid-heeled silver court shoes.

King Felipe was entertained in the Oval Office by President Obama and was seated in front of a bust of Martin Luther King during their discussion, which touched on issues common to both countries.

The meeting came on what is the first day of the Spanish royal couple's tour of the US, which began with a visit to Mount Vernon, the former home of President George Washington and his wife Martha, and continues with visits to Miami and St Augustine in Florida.

Speaking ahead of the Spanish royals' arrival, the White House said in a statement that the Spanish monarchs' visit 'reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people'.

During their visit to Mount Vernon, the pair were given a tour of the grounds and laid a wreath at the tomb of George and Martha Washington at the first president's Virginia estate. 

This week's royal tour is one of a series of high profile visits planned for the next few months, starting with Pope Francis who will tour the U.S. later this month.

Earlier, the royal couple were officially welcomed to the U.S at the White House by President Obama and wife Michelle
Posing for the cameras at the White House

Earlier, the royal couple were officially welcomed to the U.S. at the White House by President Obama and wife Michelle

Michelle Obama welcomed Queen Letizia of Spain to the White House and gave her a tour of her famous organic garden

Michelle Obama welcomed Queen Letizia of Spain to the White House and gave her a tour of her famous organic garden

Both ladies had come dressed to impress, with Letizia opting for one of her favorite designers Felipe Varela

Both ladies had come dressed to impress, with Letizia opting for one of her favorite designers Felipe Varela

Mrs Obama, pictured on the White House lawn with Queen Letizia, opted to wear a summery windowpane check dress

Mrs Obama, pictured on the White House lawn with Queen Letizia, opted to wear a summery windowpane check dress

The two are both famous for their stellar sense of style, although their designers of choice vary dramatically

The two are both famous for their stellar sense of style, although their designers of choice vary dramatically

The Obamas gave the Spanish couple a royal welcome on their arrival at the White House

The Obamas gave the Spanish couple a royal welcome on their arrival at the White House

The two couples appeared to get along famously before separating for talks and a visit to the White House garden

The two couples appeared to get along famously before separating for talks and a visit to the White House garden

The Spanish monarch's visit to the White House 'reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people'

The Spanish monarch's visit to the White House 'reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people'

 Mrs Obama and Queen Letizia began their afternoon at the White House with a relaxed chat, albeit flanked by aides

 Mrs Obama and Queen Letizia began their afternoon at the White House with a relaxed chat, albeit flanked by aides

 The two women appeared to have plenty to talk about and chatted animatedly throughout the visit

 The two women appeared to have plenty to talk about and chatted animatedly throughout the visit

President Obama entertained King Felipe in the Oval Office. The two are said to have discussed issues common to Spain and the U.S.

President Obama entertained King Felipe in the Oval Office. The two are said to have discussed issues common to Spain and the U.S.

A White House statement said the visit will 'reinforce the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people'

A White House statement said the visit will 'reinforce the strong and enduring ties between the American and Spanish people'

The Spanish couple began their trip with a visit to first president George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

The Spanish couple began their trip with a visit to first president George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

Letizia, who was making her second trip to the U.S. as queen, appeared to enjoy her tour of the gardens 

Letizia, who was making her second trip to the U.S. as queen, appeared to enjoy her tour of the gardens 

The perennially chic royal, who is one of the hardest working in the world, later put on a cosy display with her husband

The perennially chic royal, who is one of the hardest working in the world, later put on a cosy display with her husband

The tour, which began today and ends on September 18, will include visits to Washington DC, Miami and St Augustine, Florida

The tour, which began today and ends on September 18, will include visits to Washington DC, Miami and St Augustine, Florida

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visit George Washington's Mount Vernon, Virginia home

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visit George Washington's Mount Vernon, Virginia home

The couple smiled as they walked through the grounds where crowds had lined up to see them

The couple smiled as they walked through the grounds where crowds had lined up to see them

The royals were treated to a guided tour of George Washington and wife Martha's estate, Mount Vernon, in Virginia

The royals were treated to a guided tour of George Washington and wife Martha's estate, Mount Vernon, in Virginia

The Argentina-born Pope will start his trip on September 22 in Washington DC and will visit the Obamas at the White House before holding masses at St Matthews Cathedral and at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Pope Francis' tour will also include a tour of New York where he will attend a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly ahead of a service at the 9/11 Memorial.

His trip concludes in Philadelphia where he will hold further masses and visit the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Pope Francis' visit will be followed by one from Britain's Prince Harry next month, with the 31-year-old royal due to officially launch next May's Invictus Games with an event in Washington DC.

Harry, who entertained Mrs Obama at Kensington Palace in London during her summer visit to the British capital, is also expected to make a return visit to the White House, although details are yet to be confirmed by Palace officials.

The Spanish royals are also no stranger to the US, having previously visited last September when they attended a meeting of the UN General Assembly alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.

Felipe and Letizia also made a recent visit to Mexico, where they were entertained by President Enrique Peña Nieto and his wife, First Lady Angelica Rivera.

Letizia also made a solo trip to central America in May and split her time in the region between Honduras and El Salvador, using both visits to emphasise Spanish aid efforts in the two countries.  

The Spanish royals also laid a wreath at the tomb of the Washingtons, which is located on the Mount Vernon property 

The Spanish royals also laid a wreath at the tomb of the Washingtons, which is located on the Mount Vernon property 

The couple appeared to be enjoying their tour of the estate, which was their first port of call during the trip

The couple appeared to be enjoying their tour of the estate, which was their first port of call during the trip

The couple are seen leaving after laying a wreath at the tomb of George and Martha Washington

The couple are seen leaving after laying a wreath at the tomb of George and Martha Washington

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia shake hands with Revolutionary War era re-enactors

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia shake hands with Revolutionary War era re-enactors

Felipe and Letizia made their first trip to the US last year, visiting New York and attending a meeting of the UN General Assembly 

Felipe and Letizia made their first trip to the US last year, visiting New York and attending a meeting of the UN General Assembly 

The royal couple were greeted by an array of cameras as they arrived at the estate along with some actors dressed in period costume

The royal couple were greeted by an array of cameras as they arrived at the estate along with some actors dressed in period costume

The royals were welcomed to Mount Vernon by actors dressed in period costume as onlookers snapped photos

The royals were welcomed to Mount Vernon by actors dressed in period costume as onlookers snapped photos

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