Queen Sofia met this week with close friend the Duchess of Alba, known for being the woman with the most titles of nobility in the world.

Her Majesty and the Duchess, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, attended an exhibit of works from the House of Alba at Madrid’s iconic Cibeles Palace.
On hand were several Spanish government officials and the Duchess’ son, Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, the Duke of Huéscar.

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The collection includes works by Goya, Rubens and letters by Christopher Columbus.