PRINCE ALFONSO DE ASTURIAS

PRINCE ALFONSO DE ASTURIAS OF SPAIN

Explore the poignant life of Prince Alfonso de Asturias of Spain with a museum-quality collection of rare, signed, and autographed documents, personal letters, photographs, and official correspondences that reveal the story of a crown prince whose life reflected both privilege and tragedy. Born in 1907 as the eldest son of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenie, Prince Alfonso was heir to the Spanish throne from birth until the monarchy’s abolition in 1931. This archive offers historians, collectors, and enthusiasts a unique glimpse into his life, capturing Alfonso’s role as Prince of Asturias, his personal struggles, and his dedication to his family despite the challenges of his condition and his abdication. Each artifact in this collection, many autographed by Alfonso, provides an intimate look into a young royal navigating the pressures of duty and personal identity.

Prince Alfonso’s life was marked by his inherited hemophilia, a condition that shaped many of his experiences and choices. In 1933, he renounced his royal title to marry Edelmira Sampedro y Robato, a Cuban commoner, in a union that symbolized his desire for personal freedom but also brought tension to the royal family. The marriage, which ended in 1937, was followed by another brief union. His untimely death in 1938 at the age of 31 resulted from a car accident exacerbated by his hemophilia, a tragic end to a life filled with both responsibility and the pursuit of personal happiness. This collection captures the bittersweet legacy of Prince Alfonso, offering a rare and intimate window into his life as a royal figure navigating a changing Spain. For those interested in royal history, the challenges of hereditary conditions, and the human side of royalty, this archive provides an invaluable glimpse into the life of Prince Alfonso de Asturias.