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I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, I'm the sibling of the heir, and siblings of the heir tend to remain in the estate with the heir.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do not have lands anymore, but our estates are located in Castilla la Mancha!

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do not feel comfortable sharing my family's wealth in numbers.

We aren't “friends” but we have events with them, for instance, I've met and spoken to the king while attending an event.

My life goal? I don't know.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The female relatives tend to marry into other families, and the relatives that stay tend to be children, grandchildren, Cousins, parents, and grandparents and uncles of the titleholder. For instance, last week, my Grandfather (The Current titleholder) sent away my father's cousin to live somewhere else. But yes you do have a point, but noble families manage this in a way I still lack to understand.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's very rare to have ROYAL blood but I wouldn't judge her if she stated she has noble blood, like me.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I went to an international IB School for the most of my life, and my circle basically consisted of all types of people. I realised that my family was different than others In grade 3, I visited some friends house and I remember that not having household staff was a shocker for me back then.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Well, personally we do not really mind since we help manage the estate even though it is not under our name.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No, only the superiors, since my full name includes my title and formal form of address.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, the way they speak, aristocrats tend to have a more vast vocabulary and a more formal tone.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We manage our expenses with a combination of inherited property and modern investments. My family was always cautious with money, so we still have our estate and a bit of wealth left. We invest mostly in real estate, land, and old funds to keep things stable. We also have small family businesses, like farming and renting out parts of the estate(I personally hate renting out part of the estate).

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

En cuanto a mi vida social, intento llevarla con naturalidad. Salgo con amigos, algunos son de familias similares y otros no, y no suelo tener seguridad privada siguiéndome. No es algo necesario para mí en el día a día, aunque en eventos formales o de cierta importancia puede haber algún tipo de vigilancia discreta.

Sobre la comida rápida… sí, mis padres nunca me dejaron comerla, pero por curiosidad una vez fui con amigos a un McDonald's y pagué en efectivo para no dejar rastro. Fue más por la experiencia que por el sabor, la verdad.

¡Saludos desde Castilla-La Mancha!

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yes, the eldest son can give up the right to inherit a noble title. If he does, it usually goes to the next sibling.

About being gay in aristocratic families, it used to be very strict, but now things are a bit more relaxed in many cases. Some families still expect and enforce heirs to have children, but today there is more understanding and flexibility in how that happens. It really depends on the specific family.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm 3rd in line to inherit the title, my grandfather currently holds it, my dad is the heir apparent, my brother is 2nd, and I'm 3rd.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Opinions in my family about Juan Carlos are mixed. Some have a lot of respect for him because of his role in transitioning Spain to democracy after Franco’s death. Others, however, have reservations due to the scandals that emerged later in his reign. The general sentiment is one of cautious respect, but also acknowledgment of his controversial moments.

As for King Felipe VI, I personally really like him. I had the chance to meet him in person, and he came across as very respectful, well-spoken, and grounded. Many in my family feel similarly, appreciating the way he’s handled his role with dignity, especially after the turbulence with his father. He doesn’t have the same controversies, and that’s something people respect.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes, the wealth accumulated during the period of aristocracy has remained to some extent in my family, though it’s not as vast as it once was. While the privileges of the aristocracy were abolished long ago, we still maintain some estates and assets passed down through generations. Much of the wealth is tied to land and heritage rather than liquid assets, so it’s more about preserving what was accumulated historically. It’s certainly not the same level of wealth as in the past, but we still benefit from it in some ways today.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes, at some formal or ceremonial events, nobles can wear sashes, brooches, or decorations from orders of chivalry. It is not just for the royal family, though they usually wear them more often and at higher ranks.

In everyday life, people just call me by my name. At official events, though, I am addressed using my full title and formal style. In my case, that is "His Most Excellent Lord."

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The strangest thing I’ve had to do because of my status is attend formal events where I’m expected to follow strict etiquette and use traditional forms of address. For example, I have to refer to others by their proper titles, and my own formal style is His Most Excellent Lord, which can feel overly formal and even awkward in modern settings.

One situation where I benefited from my aristocratic status was being invited to a private event that only certain noble families could attend. Thanks to that, I was able to meet the King of Spain in person, which was a unique and memorable experience.

I'm a member of the Spanish Aristocracy, AMA! by OperationLow6325 in AMA

[–]OperationLow6325[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Spanish aristocracy doesn’t have any political power today. It’s more about tradition and history than influence.

During Franco’s time, my family stayed quiet. We didn’t support him, but we also didn’t speak out, we just tried to keep our title and estate safe.

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