Queen Rania and Princess Letizia; image by Hello US
Queen Letizia of Spain
Prior to marrying Prince Felipe, now King of Asturia, Letizia was a journalist and news anchor for Teledirio, a nightly news program in Spain and she covered the 2000 U.S election. In addition to being featured in The Time’s for 100 Most Influential Women she is an avid contributor to non-profit organizations. In April 2016 Letizia held a charity audience for the Spanish Association against Leukodystrophy. It is a disorder that affects the central nervous system and is progressive, meaning it worsens with age. In June 2016 the Princess attended a drug addiction charity and in March 2017 attended the 7th conference on tobacco and health. In addition to contributing to many charities and foundations, Princess Letizia, now Queen, never fails to arrive fashionable dressed in tailored teal suits by Felipe Varela. She is a Hugo Boss fan when her apparel consists of elegant and simple dresses, but for trendier pieces she turns to brands like Zara and Mango.
-by Nikki Main
Queen Rania of Jordan
Queen Rania of Jordan is fashion forward and has a preference to Dior and Elie Saab. She is also known to support local Jordanian fashion designers like Aennis Eunis and less well-known designers like Bruce Oldfield who she used for her wedding. She was named number 2 most fashionable royal in one poll and was in Vanity Fair’s Top 10 Fashionable Ladies. Aside from her sense of style, Queen Rania is also known for her progressive social and economic agenda. In 2012, she discussed the issues of child abuse with 80 students from sixteen different countries in a regional workshop. Queen Rania pushed for education reform and is fighting for better school facilities and mandatory English language training.
Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge
Kate Middleton amazes every time she steps out the door. Her fashion sense is unparalleled and chic as well as modern. She looks classically regal at any event but she is more than a pretty face in a well-maintained outfit. The Duchess of Cambridge created a nonprofit called beatbullying. It is currently the UK’s leading bullying prevention charity. Kate was bullied as a child and this organization hits very close to home. She also launched the Young Minds Matter Initiative and became a guest editor for the Huffington Post to promote the initiative. She is quoted as saying that the Young Minds Matter movement is “designed to lead the conversation with children about mental and emotional health, so youngsters feel loved, valued, and understood.”
