Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo
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The Infanta Elena, 1st Duchess of Lugo, Grandee of Spain (Elena María Isabel Dominica de Silos de Borbón y de Grecia; born 20 December 1963, Madrid), MA (Exon), is the elder daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain, and fourth in the line of succession to the Spanish throne, after Infanta Sofía. She has a younger sister, the Infanta Cristina of Spain, and a younger brother, Felipe, Prince of Asturias.
Infanta Elena has participated in many official events, having travelled to Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Argentina, Japan, Peru and the Philippines representing the Royal Family.
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[edit] Personal life
She married Jaime de Marichalar y Sáenz de Tejada on 18 March 1995, in Seville Cathedral, Seville, at which time her father conferred on her the title Duchess of Lugo for life.[3] She has two children:
- His Excellency Felipe Juan Froilán de Todos los Santos de Marichalar y de Borbón, Grandee of Spain (Grande de España) (born 17 July 1998)
- Her Excellency Victoria Federica de Todos los Santos de Marichalar y de Borbón, Grandee of Spain (Grande de España) (born 9 September 2000)
On 13 November 2007, it was announced that the Infanta had separated from her husband.[4] In November 2009, the Spanish media said that Infanta Elena and Jaime de Marichalar would divorce, a rumour had initiated one year before.[5][6] Their divorce papers were signed on 25 November 2009.[7]
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[edit] References
- ^ http://www.casareal.es/sm_rey/index-iden-idweb.html
- ^ The English language version of the Official Royal Family website is rendered as Borbon while in Spanish it is rendered as Borbón
- ^ Real Decreto 323/1995
- ^ ABC.es "Zarzuela announces the separation of the Duchess and Duke of Lugo" (Spanish)
- ^ (Spanish) Elmundo.es "Duchess and Duke of Lugo divorce". (accessed 17 November 2009)
- ^ (Spanish) Lola Galán. "Is it a State divorce?" Elpais.com (accessed 17 November 2009)
- ^ (Spanish) Elperiodico.com Infanta Elena of Spain and her husband sign divorce papers". (accessed 26 November 2009)
| Royal styles of Infanta Elena of Spain |
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| Reference style | Her Royal Highness |
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| Spoken style | Your Royal Highness |
| Alternative style | Ma'am |
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[edit] External links
- Her Royal Highness the Infanta Elena (Official profile) (Spanish)
- Royal House of Spain
- [1] Video of her wedding
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Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo
Born: 20 December 1963 |
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| Preceded by Infanta Sofía |
Line of succession to the Spanish Throne 4th position |
Succeeded by Felipe Juan Froilán de Marichalar y de Borbón |
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