The dazzling life of Spain’s late Duchess of Alba, who mingled with royals, befriended Jackie Kennedy and turned down Picasso The Duchess of Alba, who was born 98 years ago today, led an extraordinary ...

The grand salons of the Liria Palace in Madrid, home to one of Spain’s most illustrious ... and the flamboyant presence of ...

One of the most important cultural events in Madrid, Spain in recent years was the ... Titles were amassed. The 18th Duchess of Alba – whose name was Maria de Rosario Cayetana Paloma Alfonsa ...