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6. Together at least

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Alfonso allegedly met his bride at the Franco-spanish border at the end of May 1906 and accompanie­d her to Madrid, where they were met with huge crowds. He showered his queento-be with jewels and appeared hand in hand with her on the balcony of the Royal Palace to a rapturous reception. Just a year after meeting, the young couple were set for the altar.

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