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Wedding of Rafael Medina, Duke of Feria

Spanish High Society gathered to celebrate the Wedding of Rafael de Medina, the 20th Duke of Feria and Laura Vecino at the Palacio de Tavera in Toledo on this day in 2010, 15 years ago.

Rafael de Medina, Duke of Feria, son of the late 19th Duke of Feria and Nati Abascal and grandson of the 18th Duchess of Medinaceli, married Laura Vecinoat the Palacio de Tavera in Toledo, one of the seats of the House of Medinaceli. The Duke and Duchess have twin children.

Laura Vecino wore the Medinaceli Ducal Coronet.

Guests from the Spanish Nobility included the Duchess of Albathe Duchess of Franco and Jaime de Marichalar, alongside the Duke of Anjou and Princess Diana, Duchess of Cadaval, as well as the Princess of Vidin.

Medinaceli Ducal Coronet

Medinaceli Ducal Coronet

Duchess of Medinaceli’s Emerald Pendant

Diamond Necklace

Alba Ducal Coronet

Alba Ducal Coronet

Empress Eugénie’s Pearl Tiara

‘La Rusa’ Tiara

Spanish Fleur-de-Lys Tiara

Spanish Floral Tiara

Prussian Diamond Tiara

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Cartier Pearl Tiara

Queen Maria Christina’s Loop Tiara

Mellerio Shell Tiara

Ansorena Fleur de Lys Tiara

The Joyas de Pasar

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Earrings

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Bracelets

Queen Victoria Eugenie’s Diamond Rivière

Queen Sofia’s Wedding Necklace

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