{"id":68897,"date":"2026-08-11T03:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/68897\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T03:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T03:56:40","slug":"princess-sofia-of-spain-recycles-vacation-dress-previously-worn-by-her-mom-and-sister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/68897\/","title":{"rendered":"Princess Sofia of Spain Recycles Vacation Dress Previously Worn by Her Mom and Sister"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Princess Sofia of Spain stepped out in a familiar look as the royal family continued their summer holiday in Mallorca over the weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The youngest member of the royal family donned a blue-and-white off-the-shoulder dress previously worn by both her mother, Queen Letizia, and her older sister, Princess Leonor<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Spanish royals had another photo opp go viral last week<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The women of the Spanish royal family are checking out each other&#8217;s closets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Saturday, Aug. 8, <a data-ylk=\"slk:Princess Sofia;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/princess-leonor-princess-sofia-spain-attend-bad-bunny-concert-11994657\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Sofia<\/a> stepped out with her family in a familiar-looking sundress. The 19-year-old princess was photographed leaving a family dinner at the Mia restaurant in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, alongside her parents, <a data-ylk=\"slk:King Felipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/king-felipe-7559135\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">King Felipe<\/a>, 58, and <a data-ylk=\"slk:Queen Letizia;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/queen-letizia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Queen Letizia<\/a>, 53; her older sister, <a data-ylk=\"slk:Princess Leonor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/princess-leonor-becomes-first-paratrooper-spanish-royal-family-photos-11989880\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Princess Leonor<\/a>, 20; and her grandmother, Queen Sofia, 87.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For the summer night out, Sofia wore an off-the-shoulder blue and white print gown with an abstract cobalt design, belted waist and flowing top layer. She paired the look with white espadrilles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a data-ylk=\"slk:Harper&#039;s Bazaar;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/lifestyle\/article-16041029\/A-royal-rewear-Queen-Letizias-lookalike-daughter-Infanta-Sof-19-steps-striking-blue-white-dress-worn-older-sister-Princess-Leonor-mother.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Harper&#8217;s Bazaar<\/a>, the dress was a creative collaboration between Barcelona&#8217;s Desigual and designer Stella Jean.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Queen Letizia in 2023Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/5afea71357dcb1841937125b19580578.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Queen Letizia in 2023<br \/>Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, it&#8217;s not the first time royal watchers have seen the dress. Both Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor have worn the same dress during the family&#8217;s previous Mallorca summer holidays in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Queen was the first to be spotted in the dress, back in 2023. She, King Felipe and Queen Sofia were photographed walking to the Marivent Palace, the royal family&#8217;s summer residence, on Aug. 3, 2023, to host their annual dinner for local authorities.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Princess Sofia and Princess LeonorCredit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/8187ea9c8a8cea670d6b2abf13ca7490.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Princess Sofia and Princess Leonor<br \/>Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Can&#8217;t get enough of PEOPLE&#8217;s Royals coverage? Sign up for <a data-ylk=\"slk:our free Royals newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-royals-newsletter-sign-up-8692768\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">our free Royals newsletter<\/a> to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Then, just last year, Crown Princess Leonor wore the dress for the same event on Aug. 4, 2025. This time, the Queen opted for all white, while Leonor&#8217;s younger sister went with a hot pink look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Last year also marked a milestone as the first time the princesses accompanied their parents to the annual dinner.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor in 2025Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"320\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/70edba7b06076bf5cfd59f3e8811180a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Queen Letizia and Princess Leonor in 2025<br \/>Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Spanish royals had another <a data-ylk=\"slk:vacation moment go viral;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/princess-sofia-spain-makes-sure-her-grandmother-hits-mark-photo-call-12036806\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">vacation moment go viral<\/a> last week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the family once again posed for photos outside the Marivent Palace. However, as they approached the photo call, Queen Sofia appeared to miss her mark.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Princess Leonor, Queen Sofia and Princess Sofia outside the Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Aug. 4, 2026Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/9c2865d9c0d448dbf5257556b62c4243.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Princess Leonor, Queen Sofia and Princess Sofia outside the Marivent Palace in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Aug. 4, 2026<br \/>Credit: Carlos Alvarez\/Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Although the royal walked up in between Princess Leonor and Princess Sofia, she traditionally does not stand between them for photos. However, as shown in a <a data-ylk=\"slk:video captured by;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbqH4EmNvAI\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">video captured by <\/a><a data-ylk=\"slk:Hello!;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbqH4EmNvAI\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hello! <\/a><a data-ylk=\"slk:magazine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DbqH4EmNvAI\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">magazine<\/a>, Queen Sofia had to be reminded to switch spots with her granddaughter so that the nuclear family would all be standing together, with Princess Sofia gently nudging her grandmother to take her place at the end and pointing to a spot on the ground.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After a moment, Queen Sofia moved to the far side, and the family posed for their colorful vacation portraits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/princess-sofia-spain-recycles-vacation-dress-previously-worn-mom-sister-12042443\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">People<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NEED TO KNOW Princess Sofia of Spain stepped out in a familiar look as the royal family continued&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":68898,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[6548,7668,18167,9541,17,8160,27072],"class_list":["post-68897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-spain","tag-king-felipe","tag-princess-leonor","tag-princess-sofia","tag-queen-letizia","tag-spain","tag-spanish-royal-family","tag-the-royal-family"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68897"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68897\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68898"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}