They have been waiting for this moment since getting engaged in July and now the Duke of Wellington’s daughter and her billionaire fiancé have finally walked down the aisle.
Joined by some of their nearest and dearest, Lady Charlotte Wellesley, 25, and Colombian-American financier Alejandro Santo Domingo, 39, tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in Granada, Spain.
After a tricky moment getting the bride out of the car with her veil and dress intact after the wedding party pulled up in front of the church, Lady Charlotte looked radiant as she entered the 16th building.
And the pair look delighted as they left the church together, in their first few moments as a married couple.
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Newlyweds: Lady Charlotte Wellesley and her new husband Colombian-American billionaire Alejandro Santo Domingo smile after their wedding ceremony, in their first minutes as a married couple
United: Lady Charlotte and her new husband Alejandro Santo Domingo leave the church together after a beautiful ceremony in Granada, replete with VIP guests including celebrities and Europe's aristocracy
Celebration: Lady Charlotte Wellesley, 25, arrives at the Church of the Incarnation in Granada, to tie the knot with her fiance Colombian-American financier Alejandro Santo Domingo. She is helped out of the car by female friends and her father the Duke of Wellington
Arrived: After a tricky moment getting the bride out of the car with her veil and dress intact, the wedding party were ready to enter the Granada church for the ceremony
Party: Lady Charlotte arrives at the steps of the 16th century church with father, with a female friend helps carry her dress' extensive train
The ceremony was replete with VIPs, including The Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, the former King of Spain Juan Carlos I and singer James Blunt, whose wife Sofia Wellesley is Lady Charlotte's cousin.
Lady Charlotte was accompanied into the church by her proud father, the Duke of Wellington. But the rain began in time for the guests to start arriving, and the cream of European aristocracy was forced to shelter under umbrellas as they made their way into the church.
Vows were exchanged at the Church of the Incarnation in Illora, before a reception at the Duke of Wellington's nearby country estate.
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ShareSinger James Blunt, 42, and his 32-year-old wife Sofia looked relaxed and happy as they arrived at the church ahead of the evening ceremony.
Sofia wore an ankle-length cream coloured dress with a pretty floral design and beige espadrille wedges, while her husband went for a navy suit and complementary pale blue tie. He added a hint of colour with pink striped socks.
The VIP guests began arriving in the small town of Illora yesterday afternoon, to enjoy the sunshine and relax before the ceremony.
Lady Charlotte, a descendant of Queen Victoria via her mother, Princess Antonia of Prussia, appeared calm and collected as she strolled with Alejandro in the sunshine yesterday as she prepared for the big day.
Grand entrance: The cream of European aristocracy will be celebrating with the couple today, including Camilla Duchess of Cornwall (left), and (right) the bridegroom helps members of the wedding party into the church
Royals: Spain's former king Juan Carlos I waves to those gathered at the entrance of the church as he arrives for the lavish ceremony
Welcome: The ceremony will be replete with VIPs, including The Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, the former King of Spain Juan Carlos I, and singer James Blunt, whose wife Sofia Wellesley is Lady Charlotte's cousin
Anticipation: Guests arrive in Granada for the wedding of the Duke of Wellington's daughter Lady Charlotte Wellesley. Pictured, James Blunt and his wife Sofia Wellesley
Family: Smiling as she approached the church, with her veil pulled down over her face, Lady Charlotte took a quiet moment to herself (left)
Radiant: Vows were exchanged at the 16th-century Church of the Incarnation in Illora, before a reception at the Duke of Wellington's nearby country estate
Greeting: Lady Charlotte waved to her guests before she entered the church on the arm of her proud father, the Duke of Wellington
Lavish: The former army Captain and his wife touched down at Granada airport yesterday, and the You're Beautiful hitmaker cut a relaxed figure under the clear blue sky of southern Spain
Happy: Despite the rain, guests looked delighted to be joining the couple on their big day. Pictured, Eva Herzigova and her husband Gregorio Marsiaj arrive at the ceremony with friends (left) and Spain's former king Juan Carlos I (right)
Excitement: Lady Charlotte, a descendant of Queen Victoria via her mother, Princess Antonia of Prussia, looks thrilled as she arrives
Public: Locals of the small Spanish town of Illora turned out into the streets and stood on balconies trying to get a view of the guests arriving, for what has been called the wedding of the year in Spanish media
The billionaire tucked his hands in his pockets, and the pair shared smiles while an aide carried what appeared to be his suit.
Later in the evening, the couple hosted a pre-wedding formal drinks where James Blunt, 42, and 32-year-old Sofia, warmly greeted their fellow guests in the evening sunshine.
The former army Captain and his wife had touched down at Granada airport, and the You're Beautiful hitmaker cut a relaxed figure under the clear blue sky.
The singer-songwriter wore a buttoned down navy polo shirt with a pair of jeans and some cream Converse.
He covered his eyes with a pair of two-tone aviators and accessorised with a selection of bracelets on his left wrist.
Sofia helped unload their luggage dressed in a billowing white vest top and grey skinny jeans but the pair soon transformed into their finery for the formal gathering.
The happy couple: Alejandro, 39, and Lady Charlotte, 25, were seen out and about in Granada ahead of their big day
Calm and collected: Alejandro tucked his hands in his jean pockets as the couple took a stroll in the sunshine. Their vows will be exchanged at the 16th-century Church of the Incarnation in Illora
Laid-back: If the pair were nervous, they didn't show it as they calmly walked side by side. The service will be followed by a reception at the Duke of Wellington's country estate
Dressed to impress: Singer James Blunt, 42, arrived in Spain on Friday with his wife Sofia, 32, ahead of the wedding
Looking good: Sofia looked stunning in her plunging floor-length dress as she accompanied her husband to meet fellow guests
Special guests: James and Sofia looked to be enjoying their time in the Spanish town after they arrived by taxi to the formal event
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VIP: The Duchess of Cornwall produced a wide smile as she arrived for the high-profile occasion. She waved heartily at onlookers while standing beside her car
Stepping out: The Duchess dressed in a pale blue frock for the occasion and carried a brown leather clutch and chatted to a friend with a smile on her face as she walked in the shade
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James looked the epitome of dapper in a pale grey blazer with a golden tie, black trousers and matching suede shoes. Meanwhile, Sofia dazzled in a patterned pink gown.
Ever the gentleman, James shook hands with another guest at the picturesque location while Sofia smiled warmly.
Camilla appeared in fine spirits as she emerged from the back of a car in a pastel blue dress with a brown leather clutch in hand.
A royal guest: Former King of Spain Juan Carlos I made his way across the cobbles to the venue. Aided by a walking cane, he appeared in fine spirits as he acknowledged the cameras
Deep in conversation: Juan Carlos dressed in a traditional black suit and added a flash of colour with a shocking pink tie
She greeted onlookers with a hearty wave, and as she made her way to the venue she chatted merrily with a female friend.
Meanwhile, Juan Carlos wore a traditional black suit and added a flash of colour with a shocking pink tie.
He conversed with a male and female friend beside his car before making his way to the rehearsals aided by a walking cane.
The Duke of Wellington was joined by his wife in the quaint streets and they certainly looked to be relishing the occasion with smiles fixed on both of their faces.
Proud parents: The Duke and Duchess of Wellington (left) looked in fine spirits as they strolled around the quaint streets while Charlotte (right) took a moment out of the sun
Sitting comfortably: Charlotte emerged from the back of her car holding a clutch and a bottle of water while Alejandro changed into a pink shirt for a more formal finish
Bride to be: Lady Charlotte slipped on an airy white dress perfect for the warm conditions. Her long brunette tresses fell freely down the centre of her back
Touchdown: Singer-songwriter James Blunt wore a buttoned down navy polo shirt with a pair of jeans and some cream Converse. Sofia helped unload their luggage dressed in a billowing white vest top and grey skinny jeans
The service will be a Catholic one even though the Wellesleys are Anglicans and the Duke has donated £4,000 to the church for the restoration of its tower, much to the delight of priest Jose Luis Ontiveros.
The reception, which will be attended by more than 200 people, is at a 19th-century house with 955 hectares of land including olive gardens.
It was gifted to the first Duke of Wellington for supporting the Spanish against Napoleon's France in the Peninsular War of 1807 to 1814 and is where Prince Charles famously took Diana and hid away after news of his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles came out.
The reception, which will be attended by more than 200 people, is at a 19th-century house (pictured) with 955 hectares of land including olive gardens. It was gifted to the first Duke of Wellington for supporting the Spanish against Napoleon
It lies near Illora (pictured), a town of just over 10,000 inhabitants a 40-minute drive north-west of Granada which is heavily dependent on the local farming community
It lies near Illora, a town of just over 10,000 inhabitants a 40-minute drive north-west of Granada which is heavily dependent on the local farming community.
Lady Charlotte, who studied Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford University and now works for renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino as a travelling producer, got engaged to Alejandro last July.
The Harvard graduate, who is Managing Director of the New York-based Quadrant Capital Advisors Inc. and a vice-chairman of brewing giant SABMiller, is reportedly worth £3.2 billion.
The couple officially marked their union in style with a lavish three-day celebration in Colombia in March which was attended by 300 guests including the South American country’s political leader.
Guests came from all over the world to celebrate with the couple on the beaches of Baru and around the walled city of Cartagena.
Their big day: Lady Charlotte and Alejandro are set to exchange vows in front of more than 300 high society family and friends at the Church of the Incarnation in Illora, near Granada, on Saturday
Having a laugh: Alejandro raised a chuckle as he oversaw the arrival of what appeared to be his suit
Button up: James Blunt (left) attended to the sleeves of his sky blue blazer as he strolled in the Granada evening sun before meeting other guests (right)
Glamorous in green: Hotly anticipating the big day, Lauren Santo Domingo glammed up for the evening do wearing Oscar de la Renta. The calibre of dress was certainly high, even the previous evening
Lovely ladies: Showing off their wedding guest attire, three of the couple's friends arrived in Granada
FROM THE IRON DUKE TO THE CURRENT INCUMBENT: MEET THE CHARACTERS IN THE WELLESLEY FAMILY TREE
Founded by Arthur Wellesey, the 1st Duke of Wellington, the dynasty rose to prominence following his stunning victory at Waterloo, where he led a combined force of British, Flemish and Prussian troops to glory against the French army of Napoleon Bonaparte. Already 1st Marquess of Wellington, he was made a duke in recognition of the extraordinary success.
The 1st Duke, who twice served as a Conservative prime minister, also established the family seat, the majestic Stratfield Saye in Hampshire, and cemented his outstanding reputation with 60 military victories and stints as Master of Horse for George IV and William IV.
Subsequent dukes have enjoyed glittering military careers, with the now deceased 8th Duke being awarded the Military Cross.
The Iron Duke: The 1st Duke of Wellington in 1815 in a Phillis portrait made shortly before Waterloo
However, the new generation, Charles, the 9th Duke, and his son Arthur, have taken the family in a new direction.
Charles has enjoyed a career in philanthropy and briefly dabbled in politics, but most intriguingly, married into the now defunct Prussian royal family.
His wife, Antonia, is the daughter of Prince Frederick of Prussia and a descendent of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, the man who plunged Europe into war in 1914.
Their son Arthur, one of five children of which Charlotte is the youngest, is a former equities trader who married model and socialite Jemma Kidd in 2005 and promptly moved her into the family home with his parents and grandparents.
The couple, who married in Barbados, now have three children, four-year-old twins Mae Madeleine and Arthur Darcey, and baby Alfred, who was born in 2015.
Succession: Gerard Wellesley, the 7th Duke, took the title after his nephew Henry was killed in battle
The 2nd Duke, who was also called Arthur, held the position of Master of the Horse - a title that includes the management of the royal horses and hounds - under Queen Victoria.
When Arthur died childless, the title passed to a nephew, Henry. When he too died childless, the title passed to his brother Arthur, another military man who also sat in the House of Lords.
Arthur's descendants included another Arthur, the 5th Duke, who fought with the Grenadier Guards during the Boer War and World War I before becoming a Justice of the Peace.
Tragically, his son Henry, the 6th Duke, who was killed aged 31 during the Salerno Landings in 1943.
With Henry gone, the title passed to his uncle, Gerald, who founded the current branch of the family and was the father of Arthur Valerian who died today.
His son, who held the title of the 8th Prince of Waterloo along with several others, served, like his ill-fated cousin, in the British Army during the Second World War.
Fighting with the Royal Horse Guards, he saw action in France and Belgium during the later stages of the war and was awarded a military cross for his efforts.
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