Capital of Hispanic Culture
H.E. the current Duke was the one to gracefully welcome all citizens to a visit to his home, opening such a relevant landmark symbol to the public, yet still remains the most spacious private residence in Madrid. House of Alba may be considered guardians of the Spanish ways, and also of Spain's heritage and grandeur, as long time patrons of arts, collectors, preservers, exhibitors and restorers. The family palaces and traditions remain symbols of the Kingdom's history and wealth. The dedication of the family members is a continuation of a legacy, specially through Fundación Casa de Alba, a prominent foundation. Witnesses to history, conserving even historic documents to show for, about the relevance and doings of each of the successive Dukes of Alba. Not just any Duke and Duchess. Deeply tied to all things artistic and traditional, H.E. Duchess Dª. Sofía, with her husband, H.E the Duke D. Fernando's support, presents us with the finest perfume essence F-JS, surprising the whole world, also a great art expert, which runs in her own family branch as well. T.E. the Duke of Huescar and Duke of Osorno, respectively, D. Fernando and young D. Carlos, both help their father, H.E. D. Carlos, in managing a magnificent portfolio, including family gems like Las Dueñas Palace or Monterrei Palace in Salamanca. Formerly extensive prooerties of the family, was said to have once allowed the late Duke cross from French boarder north, to Cádiz, south, without setting foot outside his own property, back in the 1800's. Late Duke of Alba during the 1920's, had successfully intervened in allowing Howard Carter back to Egypt after his ban, suggesting unto H.M King Farouk I of Egypt and Sudan, to permit Carter to continue on with the discovery that would months later astonish the world for centuries thereafter, most important archaeological find in history, Tut Ankh Amon tomb, treaures in solid gold, with over 5,000 pieces, pharoah's 8 kg solid gold mask, adorned with lapis lazuli, precious stones, along with sarchophagi and mummy.