How to copy Queen Letizia's UK wardrobe
She is known to have an eye for a bargain, often favouring high-street purchases over extravagant designer pieces.
But when Queen Letizia of Spain embarked on a three-day state visit to the UK this week, it seems the glamorous royal saw fit to pull out all the stops.
Evidently keen to make an impression, Letizia, 44, swapped her recycled Zara favourites for a series of show-stopping bespoke gowns, estimated to have cost upwards of £5,000 and which have won her plaudits from the likes of fashion bible Vogue who declared her a 'figurehead for royal dressing'.
Flanked by husband Felipe, she descended on the UK in typically glamorous style on Wednesday, wearing a sleek white Hugo Boss ensemble, and topped off her trip with a ballerina-style wrap top and pink Topshop s kirt.
Queen Letizia pulled out all the stops for her UK state visit this week (seen here in a dazzling tiara and a one-shoulder gown in midnight blue, estimated at around £1,300)
But while Letizia might have spent upwards of £9,000 on her wardrobe - not including accessories - fashion fans hoping to emulate her look don't have to dig as deep, as Femail has rounded up the biggest bargains on the high street that will let you steal her style for a fraction of the price.
Tuesday 11th July: Welcome to England Â
Letizia's look: £284
Cut-price copy: £48Â
The Spanish royal landed in style in a £284 Hugo Boss ensemble but this Adrianna Papell fit and flare dress (right) is less than a quarter of the price at £48
Letizia, 44, travelled in style in this Hugo Boss Ileti Ponte Top (around £125) and matching Valeti skirt (£159), a favourite outfit of the glamorous royal costing a total of £284 before accessories.
While she and husband Felipe may have been greeted with a British downpour, the sleek ensemble was perfect for a laid-back travelling look.
But if you don't want to splash out on designer wares, you can get the look for less by snapping up this Adrianna Papell fit and flare dress, currently down from £120 to £48 in the House of Fraser sale.Â
Wednesday 14th July: Ceremonial WelcomeÂ
Letizia's look:  £1,200 (estimated)
Cut-price copy: £33Â
The royal's vibrant yellow ensemble is believed to be a custom piece by Felipe Varela costing in the region of £1,200 (left) but JD Williams have a much more purse-friendly £33 version (right)
Royal watchers noted that Letizia appeared to be channelling the Duchess of Cambridge in this lemon-hued longline coat, paired with a Guipere lace dress and flower-festooned headpiece.
The vibrant ensemble, believed to be the work of her go-to designer Felipe Varela, was the perfect choice for the show-stopping Ceremonial Welcome on Horse Guards Parade which was followed by lunch at Buckingham Palace with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
It will have cost in the region of £1,200 - but if you don't have deep pockets, a similar version by Together is currently just £33 from JD Williams.
Tea at Clarence House; visit to the Palace of Westminster
Letizia's look: £950
Cut-price copy: £80Â
Red alert! The glamorous royal wore a head-turning £950 Burberry dress for tea at Clarence House (left) but royal-watchers might be better off with this £80 Gina Bacconi number (right)
Regal in red, Letizia turned to a quintessentially British label for her trip to Clarence House and Parliament.
Given that her tour wardrobe will have been painstakingly planned months in advance, Letizia is likely to have paid full-price for the Burberry buckle detail satin back crepe trench dress.Â
Now down from £950 to £475 in the sale, its price tag is nevertheless out of reach for most non-royals, so Letizia devotees may want to snap up this crimson Gina Bacconi number instead, currently half price at £80 in the House of Fraser sale.
State banquet at Buckingham Pa lace
Letizia's look: £3,000 (estimated)
Cut-price copy: £36.99Â
Letizia stunned in a bespoke red gown for the opulent state banquet at Buckingham Palace estimated to have cost around £3,000 (left); but Quiz's version is a bargainous £36.99 (right)
The British royals rolled out the red carpet for their Spanish guests on Wednesday, treating them to the full pomp and pageantry traditionally rolled out for visiting heads of state.Â
Royal-watchers were keen to see whether Letizia would manage to steal the limelight from the Duchess of Cambridge, and she did just that in a floor-sweeping gown in her country's national colour, festooned with intricate beading detail.
Guests at the Spanish state banquet dined on medallion of Scottish beef and truffles in a Madeira sauce as they gathered in the opulently decorated ballroom - and the Duchess' dusky pink Marchesa gown was left in the shade.
The show-stopping crimson gown is believed to be another Felipe Valera creation, estimated at up to £3,000 - but a range of high street brands are currently selling copies like this Bardot frill fishtail maxi, down from £54.99 to £36.99 at Quiz.
Thursday 13th July: Westminster Abbey
Letizia's look: £750 total
Cut-price copy: £39.99 total
The Spanish Queen looked pretty but demure in this Carolina Herrera number, another old favourite, when she toured Westminster Abbey with husband King Felipe VI and Prince Harry
While Letizia's Carolina Herrera ensemble might have cost close to £750 in total, this Mango and River Island combination will set you back just £39.99
Letizia's choice of outfit for her visit to Westminster Abbey was always bound to be on the demure side - and she turned to a trusty favourite for her private tour with Prince Harry.
The Spanish Queen picked a Carolina Herrera floral embroidered skirt (around £400) and silk blouse (around £350) and looked the picture of elegance.
Luckily the high street has plenty of plausible lookalikes, with Mango's viscose shirt just £9.99 in the sale while River Islands jacquard skirt - while shorter - is a steal at £30.
State banquet, Guildhall Â
Cut-price copy: £109Â
Another day, another state banquet! Letizia wore a midnight blue gown to dine at Guildhall with Princess Anne - similar styles cost around £1,300 - but Coast have a more affordable jersey version for just £109 (right)
The glamorous royal looked sensational in yet another floor-sweeping gown, opting this time for an inky blue one-shouldered dress topped off with the dazzling Mellerio Floral tiara.
While the exact style has sold out, similar dresses cost close to £1,300. But premium brands including Coast offer similar styles like this shay jersey Bardot maxi, a far more purse-friendly £109.Â
Friday 14th July: Francis Crick Institute, Oxford University
Letizia's look: £120 (estimated)
Cut-price copy: £45Â
Savvy Letizia wore a Topshop skirt - currently on sale - for her last day in the UK, paired with a pretty ballerina-style wrap top and a pair of old MODI suede shoes with thin ankle straps
To steal Letizia's style, opt for this Jane Norman ribbed jumper (left, £29) and this pleated prom skirt from Boohoo (right, £15)
In a clear nod to the British high street on her last day, Letizia donned a voluminous Topshop prom-style skirt paired with suede ankle boots and an elegant raffia clutch.Â
The Topshop piece is £80, bringing the overall outfit to an estimated £120. While it's not as eye-wateringly expensive as some of Letizia's previous ensembles, a cheaper alternative is Bohoo's scuba box pleat midi skirt, a bargainous £15.
Jane Norman also do a ribbed wrap-style jumper costing a modest £29.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia's state visit itinerary in full
TUESDAY 11TH JULY
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain arrived privately in the United Kingdom on Tuesday July 11, at Luton airport. They were greeted on behalf of The Queen by The Viscount Brookeborough, Lord-in-Waiting.
WEDNESDAY 12TH JULY
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall greeted the Spanish Royal couple on behalf of the Queen, at their hotel, the ME on the Strand, on Wednesday morning. The Royal party then travelled to Horse Guards Parade, where the King and Queen received a Ceremonial Welcome.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh formally welcomed the King and Queen on Horse Guards Parade. Presentations were made, the Guard of Honour gave a Royal Salute and the Spanish National Anthem was played.
The Queen and Prince Philip arrive at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. Today, the King attended a UK-Spain Business Forum at Mansion House with the Duke of York, visited Westminster Abbey and will later meet Theresa May at Downing Street
The King, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, inspected the Guard of Honour, the 1st Battalion Irish Guards. Afterwards, the King and Queen joined the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh for a state carriage procession along the Mall to Buckingham Palace.
Following a private lunch at the Palace, given by the Queen, the monarch invited the King and Queen of Spain to view an exhibition in the Picture Gallery of items from the Royal Collection relating to Spain.
In the afternoon the King and Queen met the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall once again, for tea at Clarence House.
Afterwards, the King and Queen visited the Palace of Westminster, where they were welcomed by the Speaker and Lord Speaker. The King delivered an address in the Royal Gallery to parliamentarians and other guests, followed by a reception with members and invited guests.
In the evening the Queen threw a glittering State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of her VIP guests. The Queen and Spanish King both made speeches at the start of the banquet, touching on the special relationship between the two countries.
The Queen and Prince Philip welcome their VIP visitors on Wednesday. The state visit has already seen the Spanish royals enjoy a private lunch at Buckingham Palace, afternoon tea at Clarence House and a state banquet at the Palace with senior members of the monarchy
THURSDAY 13TH JULY
The King attended a UK-Spain Business Forum at Mansion House, accompanied by The Duke of York. The event built on the two countries' cooperation in bilateral trade and two-way investment. Speeches were made by the King and the Secretary of State for International Trade.
Later, the Spanish will visit Westminster Abbey, accompanied by Prince Harry. The King laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior while prayers are said by the Dean, and then be taken on a short tour of the Abbey, includi ng the Tomb of Eleanor of Castile.
Their Majesties will go on to the Spanish Ambassador's Residence for a reception with members of the Spanish Community. Later, The King will visit No. 10 Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Theresa May.
In the evening, The King and Queen, joined by The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, will attend a Banquet at Guildhall given by the Lord Mayor and City of London Corporation. The Lord Mayor and The King will both make speeches at the end of the banquet.
Warm welcome: The Union flag hangs alongside the flag of Spain ahead of the visit of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, in the Mall in London on Tuesday. Security was tight for today's ceremonial welcome and carriage procession in light of recent terror attacks
FRIDAY 14TH JULY
The King and Queen of Spain will formally bid farewell to The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace in the morning.
Thereafter, the couple accompanied by The Duke of York, will visit the Francis Crick Institute. They will be met by Chief Executive, Sir Paul Nurse, and tour the Institute, meeting members of the Spanish scientific community working in the UK.
The King and Queen will go on to the Weston Library where they will be greeted by Lord Pa tten of Barnes, Chancellor of Oxford University. The royals will view an exhibition of Spanish treasures from the Oxford University archive before proceeding to the Divinity School for lunch at which the King will give a speech.
After lunch the King and Queen will arrive at Exeter College, home of the King Alfonso XIII Professorship of Spanish Studies and the Queen SofÃa Fellowship in Spanish, where they will attend a reception for Spanish nationals working and studying at the University and members of the University who are studying, researching and teaching on Spain.
To mark the end of the state visit, the Lord Chamberlain will bid farewell to the Spanish King and Queen on behalf of the Queen. They will depart privately from London from RAF Brize Norton.
A right royal welcome: Major General Ben Bathurst, Major General Commanding the Household Division, commanded all troops on yesterday's show-stopping parade. A total of more than 1,000 troops are expected to take part in the state visit this week
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