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馃憖 Legacy of Elegance: Soledad Martorell y Castillejo, 8th Duchess de Almenara Alta (1924-2022)

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The Duchess de Almenara Alta, Soledad Martorell y Castillejo, passed away on August 6, 2022, in Madrid, leaving behind a legacy of elegance and refinement. Born on July 8, 1924, in Madrid, she was the daughter of Don Francisco de Borja Martorell y T茅llez-Gir贸n, the 7th Duque de Almenara Alta, and Mar铆a de los Dolores Castillejo y Wall, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria Eugenia. Soledad Martorell y Castillejo's life was marked by her dedication to her family and her love for Menorca. She married Juan Pedro Soto y Domecq in 1948 and had nine children, including several titled nobles. Her father's untimely death during the Spanish Civil War had a profound impact on her life, shaping her values and priorities. As the 8th Duchess de Almenara Alta, she carried on the family's noble traditions with dignity and poise, earning her the respect and admiration of those who knew her. what were the key achievements of the Duchess de Almenara Alta during her lifetime The Duchess de Alm...

馃敶 Duke of Segorbe Expels Relatives from Family Foundation: A Family Feud Erupts

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**Family Feud Erupts: Duke of Segorbe Expels Relatives from Family Foundation** Don Ignacio de Medina y Fern谩ndez de C贸rdoba, the Duke of Segorbe, has taken drastic measures to distance himself from his great-niece, Victoria, Duchess of Medinaceli, and her four first cousins once removed. The Duke has removed them from the board of trustees of the Fundaci贸n Casa Ducal de Medinaceli, a family foundation created by his late mother, Victoria Eugenia, Duchess of Medinaceli, in 1978. This sudden move has sparked controversy and legal concerns, as the foundation's bylaws stipulate that all descendants of Victoria Eugenia's children must hold positions on the board. what were the main reasons behind the Duke of Segorbe's decision to expel his relatives The Duke of Segorbe, Don Ignacio de Medina y Fern谩ndez de C贸rdoba, recently expelled his great-niece, Victoria, Duchess of Medinaceli, and her four first cousins once removed from the board of trustees of the Fundaci贸n Casa Ducal d...