Marriage of King Alfonso XII to Infanta Maria de las Mercedes of Orleans

Alfonso XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. Mercedes of Orleans (1860-1878). Marriage of King Alfonso XII to Infanta Maria de las Mercedes of Orleans, celebrated on January 23, 1878. Royal celebrations in Madrid on the occasion of the event. Leaving the reception held at the Royal Palace in honor of the Ambassadors Extraordinary on the evening of January 27th. Drawing from life by J. Comba. Engraving by Ovejero. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1878. (Photo by: PHAS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)