Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin mark 29 years since royal wedding

The marriage of Infanta Cristina of Spain and Iñaki Urdangarin marks 29 years since their wedding on October 4, 1997, at the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia in Barcelona. The union, which initially projected an image of modernity for the Spanish monarchy, brought together the royal family and various European houses.

Over the decades, the relationship transitioned from a high-profile royal marriage to a period of significant institutional crisis. The Nóos case, involving the Nóos Institute, led to judicial proceedings that resulted in Iñaki Urdangarin's imprisonment and the loss of titles for the couple. Following these legal challenges and subsequent personal developments, the couple eventually divorced after more than two decades of marriage and four children.