Tragic Death in Marbella Involving Kasia Gallanio
In Marbella, Spain, on a Sunday in late May, the body of Kasia Gallanio was discovered in a residence. Gallanio was the third wife of Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani, a former Qatari crown prince who has lived in exile in France since the early 1990s. Local authorities have begun a routine investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death, with early indications suggesting a possible drug overdose. At this stage, there are no visible signs of foul play, though investigators will continue to assess the full context of the incident.
Gallanio reportedly became acquainted with Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani many years ago and joined the Qatari aristocracy through marriage in 2004. The union produced three daughters. Reports indicate that a serious family dispute followed, with Gallanio accusing her husband of abusing one of the children. Abdelaziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani has denied those allegations. The matter has not been resolved in public proceedings, and court records from that period reflect the couples’ ongoing custody concerns.
Following separation, Gallanio and her daughters relocated to Spain for a time. She pursued a custody case that spanned a decade, seeking arrangements that would keep her children within her care. The case concluded with a decision that granted custody to the father, who was then living with the children in France. The outcome reportedly left Gallanio without the custodial rights she had sought, and the children continued to reside with their father in France under his guardianship.
In recent months, Gallanio had been living alone. French media outlets have reported that she battled depression and struggled with alcohol use, a combination that can complicate personal health and safety. Authorities in Spain will review the circumstances surrounding her passing to determine whether any additional factors contributed to the tragedy. Observers note that this event resonates beyond a single family, given the high-profile connections involved and the long-standing public interest in the Qatari royal family and its associates. At this point, official statements emphasise a routine inquiry, with updates expected as the investigation progresses. (Cited reporting from French outlets on the matter.)