Queen Letizia stuck to royal tradition as far as her shoe choice went in Chengdu, China, on Tuesday. As she attended a cultural event honoring Spanish poet Antonio Machado at the memorial to Chinese poet Xue Tao in Wangjianglou Park, the Spanish queen paired a pink tweed ensemble with black leather kitten heels detailed by a rectangular buckle — a structured, walkable silhouette favored by many royals .

The shape stayed classic: pointed toe, slim mid-heel and a low front. Across the vamp, a rectangular buckle sat almost flush, blending into the smooth black leather of the kitten heel shoe.

Her tweed suit followed the same measured logic, albeit with a modern touch of color and detailing. She later added a black coat for the outdoor portion of the ceremony, keeping accessories limite

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