Alfonso De Bourbon Collection

The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911

King Alfonso XIII in a Hispano-Suiza car, palace of La Granja, Segovia, Spain, c1907. The king is in the passenger seat of this 6-cylinder 60/75hp car in the grounds of the royal palace

Queen of Spain, c1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Queen of Spain, c1916. Shows Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969), the wife of King Alfonso XIII of Spain and Queen of Spain

Queen of Spain & children, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Queen of Spain & children, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969) who was Queen of Spain and wife of King Alfonso XIII

King and Crown Prince of Spain, 1915, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
King and Crown Prince of Spain, 1915, 1915. Shows Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain from 1886 until 1931 with his son Alfonso, Prince of Asturias (1907-1938)

Beaudemoulin, King of Spain, Poincare, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Beaudemoulin, King of Spain, Poincare, 1913

H.M. King of Spain, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
H.M. King of Spain, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain from 1886 to 1931

King and Queen of Spain, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
King and Queen of Spain, 1910

King Alphonso of Spain and his Mother Christina, the Queen Regent, 1890

Alfonso XIII, The young King of Spain, 1888. Creator: Professor Koppay
Alfonso XIII, The young King of Spain, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Alfonso XIII. King of Spain, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson
Alfonso XIII. King of Spain, 1910. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941)

H. M. King of Spain, c1910. Creators: Unknown, Franzen
H. M. King of Spain, c1910. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain, wearing a fur-lined cape and holding a plumed helmet

King Alfonso XIII, 1902. Creator: Fellez
King Alfonso XIII, 1902. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain

The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII

The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII

The King and Queen of Spain, c1900s-c1910s(?). King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969), a granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Maria Rodriguez, Spanish actress, 1905. Postcard with a postage stamp depicting King Alfonso XIII of Spain affixed

The King of Spain with the Prince of Asturias, c1908-c1909. Artist: Rotary Photo
The King of Spain with the Prince of Asturias, c1908-c1909. Alfonso XIII, King of Spain (1886-1941) with his oldest legitimate child, Alfonso, prince of Asturias (1907-1938)

Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain, early 20th century

The King and Queen of Spain at Osborne Cottage, Isle of Wight, c1906-c1919(?)

Letter from Alfonso XIII to Tomas Estrada Palma, c1910. Artist: King Alfonso XIII
Letter from Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, to Tomas Estrada Palma, first President of Cuba, c1910

King Alfonso XIII of Spain, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941)

Portrait of King Alfonso XIII in a Hussars Uniform, 1907

Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain

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Alfonso de Bourbon: A King's Journey Through Turmoil and Triumph In the year 1888, a young boy named Alfonso XIII ascended to the throne of Spain. Captured in a captivating photograph by Professor Koppay, his youthful innocence was juxtaposed against the weighty responsibilities that awaited him. During his reign, Alfonso faced numerous challenges that tested his mettle as a leader. In 1906, tragedy struck on what should have been a joyous occasion - his wedding day. A bomb exploded in Madrid, shattering the peace and reminding him of the fragility of power. Yet amidst these trials, Alfonso found solace in various pursuits. He had an unwavering passion for sailing and owned magnificent vessels like Ostaria and Sophie Elizabeth. The sight of them racing upwind in 1911 captured by Kirk & Sons of Cowes showcases both his love for adventure and determination to conquer any obstacle. Alfonso also cherished moments spent with loved ones. In an endearing portrait from 1890 by Fernando Debas, he is seen alongside his mother Christina, who served as Queen Regent during his early years on the throne. Their bond symbolized strength through unity during turbulent times. Throughout it all, Alfonso remained steadfast in leading Spain towards progress and modernization. Joseph Simpson's striking image from 1910 portrays him exuding regal confidence - a true embodiment of royalty. The support he received from people like Maria Rodriguez – a talented Spanish actress whose enchanting presence graced stages across the nation – further bolstered his reign's popularity among citizens. As time went on, Alfonso continued to navigate political complexities while maintaining an air of dignity befitting a monarch. Unknown photographers captured glimpses into royal life; one such image depicts him alongside Queen Victoria Eugenia around c1900s-c1910s (?), radiating elegance and grace.