Archduchess Isabel de Habsburgo-Lorena Weds Carlos de Palacio in Vienna

The wedding of Archduchess Isabel de Habsburgo-Lorena and Carlos de Palacio Gaytán de Ayala took place on July 25, 2026, at the Jesuit Church in Vienna, a venue deeply tied to Habsburg history. The ceremony, originally planned for the family estate in Ciudad Real, was moved to the Austrian capital, reflecting the bride's Austrian lineage Source: ABC; La Vanguardia.

The ceremony and attire

The bride, 28, wore a classic gown with floral lace bodice and a satin skirt, complemented by a long veil and a diamond tiara that once belonged to María Cristina of Austria, Duchess of Teschen Source: ABC; El Confidencial. The groom, a Spanish investor four years her senior, wore a tailcoat with striped trousers Source: ABC. The couple resides in London, where they lead a discreet life Source: La Vanguardia.

Royal guests

The event drew European royalty, with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium attending alongside their children, Princess Elisabeth and Prince Gabriel. Queen Mathilde opted for a red midi dress with floral relief, while Princess Elisabeth chose an emerald green ensemble Source: El Confidencial; La Vanguardia. Other notable attendees included Princess Anne of France, the bride's grandmother, and members of the House of Liechtenstein and Bulgaria. No members of the Spanish Royal Family were present, despite the bride's family ties to King Felipe VI Source: ABC.

The wedding marks a high-profile reunion of the Borbón-Dos Sicilias family, two years after the last major wedding in the clan .