The Marichalars: Who’s Who in Victoria Federica’s Paternal Family

Jaime de Marichalar’s family has been in the spotlight ever since we learned about his brother Ignacio’s alleged eviction. After breaking the news on television, the brother of the ex-royal decided to step forward and deny the version known so far. “Following the latest information released on his person, Mr. Ignacio de Marichalar would like to clarify that the transfer of the family home has been planned for a long time, having reached an agreement with the property. In this agreement, Mr. Marichalar informed the owner of his intention to leave the house three months in advance, agree to use the deposit paid at the time of signing the contract as an advance on the rent. Mr. Marichalar would like to emphasize that he has not fulfilled his contractual obligation at any point, which is why he was surprised when he received the non-payment lawsuit filed by the property, violating the aforementioned agreement. Finally, Mr. Marichalar would like to clarify that, despite the fact that he does not owe monthly rent, the owner of the house has preferred to reject any kind of amicable settlement, thus damaging the image of Don Ignacio de Marichalar social damage is caused. read in the statement.

The family of the former Duke of Lugo has always remained in the background, but the news of the expulsion has sparked interest among the Marichalars. In the picture, we can see Victoria Federica when she was just a little girl, holding hands with her mother, Infanta Elena, walking down the stairs and sharing confidential conversations with her then mother-in-law, Concepción Sáez de Tejada, holding on to the arm of one of her children, Amalio de Marichalar. Behind, Doña Elena’s ex-husband with his son Froilán, followed by his cousins. The family matriarch passed away in 2014. at the age of 85, after more than three decades as the widow of Amalio de Marichalar, Count of Ripalda, who died in 1979. As a result of their marriage, the couple had 6 children: Amalio, Ana, Álvaro, Jaime, Luis Mary and Ignacio.

Apparently, the relationship between the Infanta Elena and her mother-in-law was very close, and her relatives describe her as a close, simple and very cheerful person. Her husband, Amalio Joaquín de Marichalar y Sáenz de Tejada, was Count of Ripalda and had the status of Knight Divisero Hijodalgo of the Illustrious Solar de Tejada.

Although Ignacio has gained particular relevance in recent days, the former Duke of Lugo has four more brothers. Álvaro is one of the most controversial because of statements like the one he gave The Spanish in 2018, when he assured that the Mossos d’Esquadra had tried to kill him during a demonstration in Barcelona. Amalio, the current Earl of Ripalda, was an executive at the multinational insurance company Winterthus and is still devoted to the business world. Ana and Luis keep a low profile and try to go unnoticed, especially now that the media wants to know more about their brother Ignacio. It should be noted that the last years ago was already immersed in one legal battle against the tenant of his home Madrid, with whom he exchanged complaints following an alleged assault.

Pablo Marichalar Vigier, Jaime’s second cousin and son of his first cousin Luis Ignacio Marichalar da Silva, was one of the few members of the family who was not afraid of the media. Luis’ death left the ex-Duke of Lugo completely depressed, and it was the eldest daughter of the deceased, Inés, who inherited the marquisate of Ciria which her father held. His brother Francisco Javier is the Marquis of Montesa and Pablo’s twin brother, Silvia, is the Marquis of Zafra. The one who was the brother-in-law of King Felipe VI has a very large family and it seems that they are all very close. Jaime de Marichalar relies heavily on his family and his two children, Froilán and Victoria Federica, especially with the latter we have been able to see him at the most important events in the fashion world. His daughter has found the necessary support in the former Duke of Lugo to continue social networking, something she apparently did not get from the Infanta Elena.