The billionaire who left behind six children and eight grand children will see each of the children inheriting a palace each and thousands of acres of land in Spain.
The 88-year-old raised eyebrows and caused family friction in 2011 when she married Alfonzo Diez, who was 25 years her junior.
At her death, Alfonso Diez who happens to be her third husband will not be benefiting from her fortune. He signed a document renouncing himself from her wealth prior to their marriage in October 2011.
Duchess Alba is said to be a direct royal descent from King James II of England. She was a relative of Winston Churchill and had shared toys as a child with Queen Elizabeth.
Cayetana, was rushed to the hospital on Sunday for Pneumonia infection, she showed slight sign of recovery but suddenly died yesterday.
Relatives surrounding her coffin at the town hall
The Duchess husband Alfonso Diez
Her daughter, Maria Eugenia Martinez de irujo
Her relative Jacobo and her daughter Maria
People paying their last respect
At her wedding in 2011, she thrilled the audience when she danced the flamenco dance
Taking her vows in 2011
During her wedding to Don Pedro Luis Martinez de Irujo in 1947
During a family holiday in Spain
The duchess with sons in Madrid in 1955
With her daughter Eugenia
A parade held before a bull fight
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