The Duchess in the cover image, Maria del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, 18th Duchess of Alba, was Spain’s most titled aristocrat. Born in 1926, she broke norms, inheriting numerous titles at a young age.

Fluent in five languages, she defied conventions and befriended Princess Margaret during her time in England.

Maria del Rosario became the world’s most titled person, holding various titles like Spanish grandee, duchess, countess, marchioness, and viscountess.

At 85, she shocked her children by marrying Alfonso Diez, a civil servant 24 years her junior, causing concerns about inheritance.

Despite family objections, the strong-willed Duchess divided her wealth among her children, estimated at $3.7 billion.

The wedding in 2011 was a private affair, with Diez renouncing his inheritance rights.

Maria del Rosario, known for hosting iconic figures like Audrey Hepburn, passed away in 2014, leaving a vast legacy of palaces, land, and art to her family.

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