Cayetano de Irujo leads the centennial events for the Duchess of Alba: the details

The legacy of the Duchess of Alba is eternal, whether in the history of Spain, where she plays a starring role, or in today's society. That's why her fifth son, Cayetano Martínez de Irujo, is reportedly planning a major tribute for the centenary of the late aristocrat. According to exclusive information obtained by elcierredigital.com, the 62-year-old equestrian is organizing, together with other relatives and friends of the House of Alba, a gala dinner for next March 28.

In the world of celebrity press, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart was the most desired figure in glossy magazines on her own merits. To this day, with the eleventh anniversary of her passing approaching, she has no "heiress" in this regard.

This November 20, the Alba family will gather again to remember their mother and leader of the aristocratic clan. Everyone will forget their past quarrels to give María del Rosario Cayetana Paloma Alfonsa Victoria Eugenia Fernanda Teresa Francisca Fitz-James Stuart the tribute she deserves.

But this is not the exclusive news that elcierredigital.com brings today. The date that will truly be marked will not be November 20, the date of her farewell, but next March 28, 2026. As we mentioned, that day will mark 100 years since the birth of Doña Cayetana, the Duchess of Alba.

For this reason, her son Cayetano Martínez de Irujo is once again taking the reins to lead a dream that will come true. All of this is to mark what would have been the centenary of his beloved and remembered mother, whose social legacy remains orphaned.

This way, he intends for his mother's name, her legacy, and her historical and cultural heritage to remain alive even more than a decade after her passing. Every November 20, Cayetano remembers his mother at the Church of the Brotherhood of the Gypsies, to which the 18th Duchess of Alba had a special devotion. In March 2026, the duchess will be remembered twice, also for the anniversary of her birth.

A Different Tribute For The Centenary Of The Duchess Of Alba

As we have previously indicated, the new tribute organized by Cayetano will not be held at the aforementioned Brotherhood's church. It will take place at a gala dinner in her honor, which will be accompanied by a series of parallel events as a tribute to the Duchess of Alba on what would have been her 100th birthday. The family trusts that they will set aside any differences or discomfort so that the celebration will be complete, with the joy and calm that always surrounded Doña Cayetana.

Her son Cayetano Martínez de Irujo is the initiator of the initiative, according to information obtained by elcierredigital.com. Those who know him describe him as "persistent" in any idea that serves to exalt his mother's already well-recognized figure. While the tributes for the passing of the Duchess of Alba have sought maximum privacy, in this case, the aim is for an atmosphere of celebration and joy. The same that always accompanied Cayetana's cheerful, approachable, and fun character.

In this celebration, Cayetano Martínez de Irujo will not be alone. As sources close to the aristocratic clan told elcierredigital.com, numerous friends and relatives of his mother are collaborating on this project, which will take place next March 28, 2026.

Carmen Tello plays a very important role in the organization, as a friend and inseparable soul during much of the Duchess of Alba's life. Also involved is Tello's husband, Curro Romero, whom Cayetana adored.

Her ex-husband Alfonso Díez, who has stayed out of the spotlight since shortly after the duchess's last farewell, and Mercedes Vázquez, daughter of her friend and admired bullfighter Pepe Luis Vázquez, are also collaborating. In this organizing "group" for the event is also her former daughter-in-law, Genoveva Casanova, and countless close friends of the Alba family.

Everyone is preparing a tribute event for the 100th anniversary of the Duchess of Alba's birth. The celebration will also be a gathering of the most refined members of Spanish society and the celebrity press. Their Majesties the Kings of Spain, Don Felipe and Doña Letizia, are expected to attend, as well as all those who shared moments in Cayetana's life.

This tribute is being kept private and they do not want to give it visibility until a few months before the event and its official announcement. The goal is "to be able to work on it more comfortably and without curious onlookers getting involved," according to sources close to the Alba family.

The location chosen for this gala dinner and various tribute events for the Duchess of Alba is still unknown. What does seem clear is that, in principle, Cayetano's wish, as the project's leader, is for it to be in Seville. "The Royal Alcázar, a place of great grandeur and nobility, is the place he likes most to host the tribute to his mother," these sources told elcierredigital.com.