Spain's King Felipe and Queen Letizia attended Pope Francis's inaugural mass—though, then they were known as Crown Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia. Twelve years later, they're once again among the royals at an inauguration of a new pontiff: This time for Pope Leo XIV. "We congratulate Cardinal Prévost on his election as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. His call for peace inspires us, encourages us, and reflects the deep wishes and feelings of the Spanish people," the Spanish royal couplewrote after Pope Leo's election. King Felipe and Queen Letizia arrived at Pope Leo's inaugural mass together. They were seated in the front row, alongside other royals. Queen Letizia wore white,as one of only seven women in the worldcurrently given "Le privilège du blanc" or "the privilege of the white" while meeting the Pope. She accessorized with pearl drop earrings. Back in 2013, however, she wore black to Pope Francis's mass. At Pope Francis's funeral,the Spanish royals were also in attendance, and seated near President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in the front row. King Felipe and Queen Letizia are two of the most prominent Catholic royals in Europe. "Throughout his pontificate, His Holiness Pope Francis has borne witness to the importance that love of neighbor, fraternity, and social friendship have for the world of our century,"King Felipe wrote in memory of Pope Francis. "We will always continue to be inspired by his conviction in the need to bring encouragement and comfort to the poorest and most needy, and by the importance he attached to dialogue and consensus in order to achieve a more just and united world." You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
