Pope Leo XIV's inauguration ceremony followed traditional dress code, with the exception of seven royal women who wore white

At Pope Leo XIV's inauguration ceremony, attendees followed dress traditions by wearing black, with the exception of seven women from royal families who benefit from the "Privilège du blanc". They include Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Charlene of Monaco. The dress code requires women to wear knee-length black clothing with long sleeves. Queen Letizia looked elegant in a white dress by Redondo Brand. The ceremony was attended by tens of thousands of people, including high-ranking US officials.