Queen Letizia of Spain brought warm, springtime hues to her latest royal outing on Tuesday in Granada. The Spanish royal visited the Mind, Brain and Behavior Research Center of the University of Granada, where she attended the presentation of the chair in psycho-neuro-immunology-clinical, a study focusing on the interaction and communication between various systems of the body.
For the daytime outing, the royal wore a vibrant orange cotton blouse with long sleeves rolled up to her elbows and a crew neckline. Queen Letizia continued the orange color motif with her skirt, favoring a cream garment that featured an illusion element. This flowing skirt not only showcased pleating throughout but also incorporated shades of orange that peeked through the cream fabric, adding a coordinated touch to her look.
The royal accessorized her outfit with dangling earrings in soft gold and muted warm tones, completing her sartorial statement with a pair of pointed toe neutral beige kitten heels. Over the past several weeks, Queen Letizia has gradually transitioned to a warmer color palette and embraced more feminine elements with the arrival of spring.
On March 18, 2025, during a hosting occasion at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, the Queen wore a knit maxidress from the Spanish label Indi & Cold. This knit garment blended a warm marsala tone with a light fabric that was both comfortable and stylish, paired with over-the-knee boots and a statement black belt that echoed early 2000s fashion.
Queen Letizia’s style is known for its versatility. While she effortlessly dons feminine looks like her attire for Tuesday’s outing, she is also recognized for her power suits and business attire, often styled by popular brands such as Mango.
In a separate news story, Kyle Shaw, a 37-year-old man from Wirral, has avoided imprisonment after being sentenced for stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas. At Liverpool Crown Court on April 1, 2025, Shaw received a 20-month prison sentence, which was suspended for 20 months after he admitted to stalking Ballas, 64, causing serious harm or distress between August 31, 2017, and November 29, 2023.
Shaw’s troubling behavior stemmed from his belief that Ballas’s late brother, David Rich, was his father. The court learned that he embarked on a persistent campaign of contact, sending messages and threats to the dancer and her friends and colleagues. This misguided belief, reportedly instilled by his mother, led Shaw to engage in actions that significantly impacted Ballas’s life.
Prosecutor Nicola Daley detailed the harrowing extent of Shaw’s actions in court, stating, "He believed, and it’s evident from what he was told by his mother, that her late brother was his father.” Despite the absence of strong evidence to support his belief, Shaw’s conduct included sending accusatory messages to Ballas, suggesting she was responsible for her brother’s tragic death in 2003 at the age of 44.
In a particularly alarming incident in 2019, Shaw approached Ballas’s 86-year-old mother, Audrey Rich, while she was shopping in Wirral, which prompted Ballas to relocate her mother from Merseyside to London for safety. Shaw’s harassment extended to sending messages to Ballas’s niece, Mary Assall, her former partner, Daniel Taylor, and colleagues from both Loose Women and Strictly Come Dancing.
During the court proceedings, Shaw expressed remorse, with his defense attorney noting that he has suffered from complex mental health issues since childhood. Shaw, who wiped away tears during the hearing, acknowledged that Ballas and her family did not wish to have contact with him, stating, "He now accepts that Miss Ballas and her family don’t wish to have any contact with him and, importantly, he volunteered the information that he has no intention of contacting them again.”
Judge Gary Woodhall ultimately decided against an immediate custodial sentence, instead placing Shaw under a lifelong restraining order that forbids him from contacting Ballas, her niece, mother, and former partner. This decision reflects the court’s recognition of the need to protect Ballas from further distress while also considering Shaw’s mental health struggles.
Both stories highlight contrasting aspects of public life, from the elegance and poise of royalty to the serious implications of personal boundaries in celebrity culture. Queen Letizia’s vibrant appearance in Granada showcases her role as a figure of grace and style, while the legal proceedings involving Kyle Shaw serve as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the serious consequences of harassment.
