President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos meet King Charles III during the reception for heads of state and other visiting dignitaries at Buckingham Palace in London on May 5, 2023. The coronation of King Charles III will be on May 6. Photo from the British Embassy Manila
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday touted how his wife First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos was among the “best dressed” guests during the coronation of King Charles III in the United Kingdom.
He mentioned this during his speech after arriving from Indonesia after attending the 42nd Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
He was greeting Cabinet members and esteemed government officials who were present during his arrival and made the comment when it was his wife’s turn.
“The best dressed — one of the best dressed at the coronation of our King Charles, our First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos,” the President said.
British news outlet the Telegraph earlier listed First Lady Liza as among the “most fashionable” personalities who graced Westminster Abbey.
They recognized the Philippines’ First Lady, who wore a traditional Filipinana ensemble in powder blue by Paul Cabral, placing her in the 46th spot.
The dress, which featured French curve-patterned embellishments from the bodice to the hem, had an embroidered fishnet-like texture.
It had mesh attachments around the collar and sleeves area and a pleated underskirt. The look was completed with a thin bow belt and a three-inch powder blue bow satin slingback heels by local shoe brand Tish.
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