Queen Sofia of Spain's 11 Unforgettable Valentino Fashion Moments

A whole host of royals will be mourning the death of Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer who passed away on 19 January at the age of 93. From Queen Maxima of the Netherlands to Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Valentino has played a hand in the wardrobes of some of the world’s most glamorous royal women. Among them? Queen Sofia of Spain, whose sartorial partnership with Valentino’s Maison is the driving force behind a number of iconic regal style moments. From her debut on the cover of Paris Match in 1973 alongside her husband, King Juan Carlos, to her final ever portrait as queen, Sofia turned to Valentino throughout her royal reign. Whether she was in Windsor to meet with Queen Elizabeth II, or attending the royal weddings of her beloved family members, few royals suited the fashion house more than the former Queen of Spain. In the years since her husband's abdication, she has continued to dazzle in the Italian's designs, proving time after time that good taste never goes out of style.