Queen Sofia of Spain and the Tsar and Queen of Bulgaria led Spanish High Society at the Wedding of Fernando Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Huéscar and Sofía Palazuelo at the Liria Palace in Madrid on this day in 2018!
Fernando Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Huéscar, the eldest son of Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, 19th Duke of Alba and Matilde de Solís-Beaumont, married his longtime girlfriend, Sofía Palazuelo, in a Roman Catholic Ceremony officiated by the Lira Palace Chaplain, Don Ignacio Sánchez-Dalp in the gardens of the spectacular Liria Palace in Madrid, the Madrid Seat of the Dukes of Alba.
Fernando Fitz-James Stuart, 17th Duke of Huéscar with his mother, Matilde de Solís-Beaumont (who wore the La Motilla Sapphire Necklace).
Following the Ceremony, the couple posed for photographs inside the magnificent State Rooms of the Liria Palace.
The newlywed Duke and Duchess returned to the Palace Garden for the Wedding Reception and Dancing.
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives were led by Queen Sofia of Spain and Tsar Simeon II and Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria alongside Princess Anne, Duchess of Calabria.
The Duke and Duchess have two daughters, Rosario and Sofía Fitz-James Stuart y Palazuelo. The Duke of Huéscar is the Heir to the Dukedom of Alba, one of Spain’s most illustrious aristocratic titles, and the massive fortune of the House of Alba, concentrated at the Liria Palace in Madrid and the Palacio de las Dueñas in Seville, with hereditary privileges such as being the only person to enter the Seville Cathedral on horseback.
Alba Ducal Coronet
Alba Ducal Coronet
Empress Eugénie’s Pearl Tiara
‘La Rusa’ Tiara
Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara
Prussian Diamond Tiara
Spanish Floral Tiara
Mellerio Shell Tiara
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Pearl Tiara
Queen Maria Christina’s Loop Tiara
Niarchos Ruby Parure
Joyas de Pasar
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Earrings
Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Bracelets
Queen Frederica’s Ruby Pendant
Queen Sofia’s Wedding Necklace
Queen Sofia’s Emerald Suite
Queen Sofia’s Sapphire Suite
Queen Sofia’s Baguette Diamond Necklace
Queen Sofia’s Pearl Earrings
Queen Sofia’s Ruby Dove Parure
Queen Sofia’s Omani Diamond Suite
Queen Sofia’s Shell Pendant
Queen Sophia’s Star Sapphire Brooch
Queen Sofia’s Diamond Flower Brooch
Queen Sofia’s Montellano Earrings
Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Brooch
Countess of Barcelona’s Pearl Bracelet
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The Duke of Huéscar, eldest son and Heir of the Duke of Alba, married his longtime girlfriend Sofía Palazuelo Barroso in the Chapel of the Liria Palace, the Madrid home of the Dukes of Alba, on October 6th, in a Roman Catholic Ceremony officiated by the Lira Palace Chaplain, Don Ignacio Sánchez-Dalp.
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Guests included members of the European Royalty and Aristocracy, including Queen Sofia of Spain, Tsar Simeon and Queen Margarita of Bulgaria, Princess Carla of Bulgaria, Princess Anne, Duchess of Calabria, the Marques and Marchioness de Griñón, Prince Pierre D’Arenberg, , Marquesa de Llanzol, Doña Pilar Medina Sidonia, The Marchioness of Castelldosríus, Countess of Bornos.
Well, I can’t say that I’m not disappointed because I am. Simplicity can be a good thing except when it’s taken to an extreme. Take away the bed sheet she’s dragging that passes for a cape and cut the dress to street length and this is an outfit you could wear to your local pub for a few pints. There’s no embroidery, no lace, no veil, no anything. The cap sleeves are the worst offenders. That photo from the back looks as if she’s wearing a t-shirt. And no tiara! OK, so maybe she probably doesn’t like tiaras- or maybe it wasn’t offered to her. In any case, I think this was probably one of the few times- if not the only time- where she would get to wear one. What a pity! But at least the groom was smiling
I’m afraid I have to agree with you on the Tiara front, but I quite liked the gown! I just felt it needed different styling to fit the setting!
I can’t imagine she wasn’t offered a tiara as she will be the First Lady of the House of Alaba now because the present duke isn’t married. I guess it eas her own choice but for what is she waiting. Unfortunately there are no other occasions for spanish noble ladies to wear their tiaras.
Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada son and daughter stole the show.. they looked fabulous
I thought the simplicity of her gown was beautiful. It allowed her personal beauty to shine. A handsome couple. An elegant wedding.
Sofía Palazuelo Barroso was a Gorgeous Bride