The religious ceremony took place at the church of Santa Ana de Manilva, followed by a lively celebration at an estate in Casares. The monarch blended in as just another guest among the more than 400 attendees, and his presence became known through videos where the Sevillian group Los Alpresa paid tribute to him on stage.
Carlos Fernández de Araoz, an executive at the Azora group, married Conchita Calderón Pérez-Bricio, who also holds an executive position. ¡Hola! magazine has detailed the specifics of this two-day celebration, highlighting the elegance of the guests.
Among the attendees were figures close to the Royal Family, such as Simoneta Gómez-Acebo, the groom's cousin, and Prince Kyril of Bulgaria. Also present were personalities like Blanca Suelves, the president of Starlite and event founder, Sandra García-Sanjuán, and catering entrepreneur Samantha Vallejo-Nágera.
The friendship between King Felipe VI and the groom dates back to childhood, a bond strengthened by Carlos's brother, Alejandro, who was a close friend of the then Prince of Asturias and died in a skiing accident in 2003. His memory was very much present during the celebration.
The party, characterized by an atmosphere of joy and closeness, allowed the monarch to enjoy the reunion with lifelong friends without inhibitions, attending without the company of Queen Letizia, a situation that has occurred in other private gatherings.
