Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo
HM King Juan Carlos HM Queen Sophia
- HRH Felipe, Prince of Asturias HRH Letizia, Princess of Asturias HRH Infanta Leonor
- HRH Infanta Sofía
- SE Don Felipe
- Doña Victoria Federica IE
- SE Don Juan Valentín
- SE Don Pablo Nicolás
- SE Don Miguel
- IE Doña Irene
HRH Infanta María del Pilar, Duchess of Badajoz HRH Infanta Margarita, Duchess of Soria
Elena Maria Isabel Dominica de Silos de Borbón y Grecia, Infanta of Spain, Duchess of Lugo ( born December 20, 1963 in Madrid), is the eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos I of Spain and Sophia of Greece.
Childhood and education
Elena has two younger siblings, Infanta Cristina of Spain and Crown Prince Felipe of Spain. She was baptized at the Palacio de la Zarzuela. Your godparents were her grandmother, María de las Mercedes de Borbón y Orléans, and Alfonso de Orleans Borbon and.
Their higher education she received at the Santa Maria del Camino School. Following her graduation she trained as a primary school teacher with a focus on English at the University ESCUNI, which she completed in 1986. The following year, she worked as an English teacher at Santa Maria del Camino School.
From 1987 to 1990 she studied Sociology and Education at the University of Exeter in England. In 1993 she received her degree in Education at the University of Comillas in Madrid.
Marriage and children
Elena married on 18 March 1995 in Seville Cathedral, the son of the Count of Ripalda, Jaime de Marichalar y Sáenz de Tejada. On the occasion of the wedding Juan Carlos gave her the title of Duchess of Lugo.
The couple has two children:
- Felipe Juan Froilán de Todos los Santos de Marichalar y de Borbón ( born July 17, 1998, Madrid)
- Victoria Federica de Todos los Santos de Marichalar y de Borbón (born 9 September 2000 in Madrid).
2003, the Infanta had a miscarriage.
On 13 November 2007 the separation of the couple by Spanish newspapers was announced. The divorce two years later, on 14 November 2009, and announced on 21 January 2010. According to press reports, a church annulment of the marriage is sought
Tasks and interests
The Infanta takes decades representative duties as a member of the royal family. So she made many state visits within Europe, but also to Japan, Argentina or the Philippines.
Elena supports a number of projects focusing on education and culture. Her special interest is the Paralympics. Therefore, she was present at the Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney, to support the Spanish participants.
The Infanta enjoys horseback riding and skiing.
Succession
Elena is on the Spanish throne on rank 4 Their two children are at number 5 and 6 from the British throne is excluded, as the whole of the Spanish Royal House, because it is Catholic.