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The groom is a scion of James Fitzjames. Fitzjames was the illegitimate son of King James II of England and Arabella Churchill. When James was deposed in the Glorious Revilution of 1688 James, Duke of Berwick, fled to the continent with his father. He became a well regarded general leading French troops during the War of Spanish Succession. Spain granted him the title of Duke of Alba. I must admit they make a handsome couple. He looks great in his military style uniform. The only thing missing is a saber.
1 posted on 05/24/2021 4:35:55 AM PDT by C19fan
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I now notice a sword in some of the photos.


2 posted on 05/24/2021 4:37:00 AM PDT by C19fan
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the late Duchess of Alba, or MarĂ­a del Rosario Cayetana Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Francisca Fitz-James Stuart y de Silva

I love that name.


3 posted on 05/24/2021 4:41:18 AM PDT by griswold3 (NBA/ Plumlee Ball. = poor entertainment value while insulting the audience gets you broke )
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Any photos of the honeymoon?


4 posted on 05/24/2021 4:43:14 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )
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Notice in the photos all the wealthy people have no tattoos, purple hair or piercings.

Wealthy people also marry.

My brother has done really well and lives in a very well to do area. A few years back at his daughters HS graduation party I noticed none of the people had tats-parents or kids alike.


5 posted on 05/24/2021 4:46:28 AM PDT by setter
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"Twice widowed before marrying a friend: The three husbands of Spain's richest woman the Duchess of Alba"

Ain't enough money in the world.

6 posted on 05/24/2021 4:48:35 AM PDT by KevinB (''... and to the Banana Republic for which it stands ...")
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Well at least she didn’t marry Prince Alucard.


8 posted on 05/24/2021 4:55:09 AM PDT by BipolarBob (This is my chainsaw. There are many like it but this one is mine.)
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Bridal party: The newlyweds were joined by bridesmaids and pageboys wearing casual summer ensembles
Bridal party: The newlyweds were joined by bridesmaids and pageboys wearing casual summer ensembles
9 posted on 05/24/2021 4:59:15 AM PDT by Robert DeLong
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And that is why when we people of Scottish descent toast, we always pass our whiskey over the water glass.


15 posted on 05/24/2021 5:13:06 AM PDT by Waverunner (I'd like to welcome our new overlords, say hello to my little friend)
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I expect to see this Wedding made into a Hallmark Movie.

I saw one just like it a week ago. My Wife and I watch at least one Hallmark Rom-Con as our evening TV watching. Before Nov. 6, 2020 we watched Fox News in the evening.


19 posted on 05/24/2021 6:01:22 AM PDT by TNoldman (AN AMERICAN FOR A MUSLIM/BHO FREE AMERICA. (Owner of Stars and Bars Flags))
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You sure this isn’t from a Hallmark movie?

My wife saw one just like it.


20 posted on 05/24/2021 6:33:23 AM PDT by JeanLM (Obama proved melanin is just enough to win elections Trump proves being good is not enough..)
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Royalty sucks.


21 posted on 05/24/2021 7:17:09 AM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (America -- July 4, 1776 to November 3, 2020 -- R.I.P.)
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