Marriage and Children
| The arms of Jaime de Marichalar. * Above: as Duke of Lugo. (1995–2010) * Under: since 21 January 2010 |
In 1987, Jaime de Marichalar met his future wife while she was studying French literature in Paris, and he was working there.
On 18 March 1995, Jaime de Marichalar married Infanta Elena of Spain. The wedding ceremony took place in Seville Cathedral, Seville. The Couple have two children:
- Felipe Juan Froilán de Todos los Santos de Marichalar y de Borbón (born 17 July 1998)
- Victoria Federica de Todos los Santos de Marichalar y de Borbón (born 9 September 2000)
On 13 November 2007 it was announced that he had separated from the Duchess. In November 2009, the Spanish media announced that Jaime de Marichalar and Infanta Elena would immediately divorce, although a rumour to that effect had been circulating for a year before the announcement was made. Their divorce papers were signed on 25 November 2009. The Duchess and Duke of Lugo got divorced in December 2009. On 21 January 2010 the divorce was registered at the Civil Registry of the Spanish Royal Family. It was officially announced on 9 February 2010 that, following his divorce, Jaime de Marichalar would no longer be permitted to use his former wife's ducal title, and the styles Grandee of Spain and Excellency and that he is no longer considered to be an official member of the Spanish Royal Family.
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