Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImageEven a queen isn’t immune to rush hour traffic.Queen Letiziaof Spain got caught in London traffic on her way to meetPrince Charlesat the National Gallery on Wednesday evening, making her 20 minutes late to the opening night of the “Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light” exhibit. However,Queen Elizabeth‘s son – who celebrated his 70th birthday in November – took advantage of that waiting time to catch of a glimpse of the art himself.When Queen Letizia arrived,Prince Charlesdidn’t seem to mind the delay at all. The two royals greeted each other warmly with a double kiss on the cheek before making their way into the art exhibition featuring the work of Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida. It is the first major exhibition for the painter in the U.K. for over a century and includes portraits and scenes of Spanish life.Queen Letizia and Prince Charles.Letizia, a former journalist, looked like a work of art herself in a custom Carolina Herrera dress featuring three-quarter length sleeves and a floral print featuring a combination of emerald, navy and red. She wore her hair in a ponytail and accessorized with aquamarine drop earrings.Queen Letizia and Prince Charles.JEFF GILBERT/AFP/GettyQueen Letizia and Prince Charles.At a champagne reception, chairman of the gallery Hannah Rothschild praised the royals’ unity.“At time when it feels like Britain is turning its back on Europe, it is particularly pleasing to see you here, Your Majesty,” she said. “Art always has and always will transcend borders. British art owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Royal Family of Spain.”Hannah McKay/Pool via APCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince Charlesand Queen Letizia have developed a friendly rapport through their many meetings over the years, including when the Spanish royal came to Britain on a state visit with her husband King Felipe in July 2017.
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Even a queen isn’t immune to rush hour traffic.Queen Letiziaof Spain got caught in London traffic on her way to meetPrince Charlesat the National Gallery on Wednesday evening, making her 20 minutes late to the opening night of the “Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light” exhibit. However,Queen Elizabeth‘s son – who celebrated his 70th birthday in November – took advantage of that waiting time to catch of a glimpse of the art himself.When Queen Letizia arrived,Prince Charlesdidn’t seem to mind the delay at all. The two royals greeted each other warmly with a double kiss on the cheek before making their way into the art exhibition featuring the work of Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida. It is the first major exhibition for the painter in the U.K. for over a century and includes portraits and scenes of Spanish life.Queen Letizia and Prince Charles.Letizia, a former journalist, looked like a work of art herself in a custom Carolina Herrera dress featuring three-quarter length sleeves and a floral print featuring a combination of emerald, navy and red. She wore her hair in a ponytail and accessorized with aquamarine drop earrings.Queen Letizia and Prince Charles.JEFF GILBERT/AFP/GettyQueen Letizia and Prince Charles.At a champagne reception, chairman of the gallery Hannah Rothschild praised the royals’ unity.“At time when it feels like Britain is turning its back on Europe, it is particularly pleasing to see you here, Your Majesty,” she said. “Art always has and always will transcend borders. British art owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Royal Family of Spain.”Hannah McKay/Pool via APCan’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Prince Charlesand Queen Letizia have developed a friendly rapport through their many meetings over the years, including when the Spanish royal came to Britain on a state visit with her husband King Felipe in July 2017.
Even a queen isn’t immune to rush hour traffic.
Queen Letiziaof Spain got caught in London traffic on her way to meetPrince Charlesat the National Gallery on Wednesday evening, making her 20 minutes late to the opening night of the “Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light” exhibit. However,Queen Elizabeth‘s son – who celebrated his 70th birthday in November – took advantage of that waiting time to catch of a glimpse of the art himself.
When Queen Letizia arrived,Prince Charlesdidn’t seem to mind the delay at all. The two royals greeted each other warmly with a double kiss on the cheek before making their way into the art exhibition featuring the work of Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida. It is the first major exhibition for the painter in the U.K. for over a century and includes portraits and scenes of Spanish life.
Queen Letizia and Prince Charles.
Letizia, a former journalist, looked like a work of art herself in a custom Carolina Herrera dress featuring three-quarter length sleeves and a floral print featuring a combination of emerald, navy and red. She wore her hair in a ponytail and accessorized with aquamarine drop earrings.
Queen Letizia and Prince Charles.JEFF GILBERT/AFP/Getty
At a champagne reception, chairman of the gallery Hannah Rothschild praised the royals’ unity.
“At time when it feels like Britain is turning its back on Europe, it is particularly pleasing to see you here, Your Majesty,” she said. “Art always has and always will transcend borders. British art owes a huge debt of gratitude to the Royal Family of Spain.”
Hannah McKay/Pool via AP
Prince Charlesand Queen Letizia have developed a friendly rapport through their many meetings over the years, including when the Spanish royal came to Britain on a state visit with her husband King Felipe in July 2017.
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