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Empress and Emperor Consort have divorced
'Split was amiable" says Empress' Spokeswoman
Wood House, Duchy of Odufaray
September 19, 5659


Empress and Emperor Consort, at Cliff House in April

Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Mary I Ananto and His Highness the Prince Martin Collins have concluded divorce proceedings and are no longer married. This announcement was made by Her Imperial Majesty's Personal Secretary and Spokeswoman, Lady Marian Southern from Wood House in Odufaray.

"The split between the two was amiable," said Lady Southern. "Both Her Imperial Majesty and Prince Martin remain friends, but decided that they will not continue as a married couple. Prince Martin will take a home in Sulari, and will spend his time there, while Her Imperial Majesty will continue her family's various residencies."

When asked where the royal children will live, Lady Southern said "His Highness the Minor Crown Prince Fredrick has less than a year before he musters into National Service, and has opted to remain in Ananto. While Her Imperial Majesty is out of Ananto, he wishes to live with his aunt, Lady Margaret Ananto-DeLaurentis in Kaliburg to finish his year out. The Minor Princess Nicolette has opted to live in Sulari with her father and to go to school in Sulari. Over the summer Break, she will live with the Empress."

No official cause for the divorce was listed in official court filings, but rumors have quietly spread that both the Empress and the now Prince have long lived quite apart, and both have taken new partners. "There were some fairly salacious photos taken of the Consort with several women in Gaduridos and Sulari which have not been published," said one crown watcher who sought to maintain anonymity. "And it is a very poorly kept secret that the Empress has long been in the constant company of Ms. Victoria Jensen of Luxon for more than a year. Out of respect for the Empress, people simply do not talk about these paramours, but it is likely that now that the divorce is finalized, they will be introduced to the public."

The details of the divorce settlement are similarly kept private but it is widely assumed that Prince Martin will keep his title of Stranger Knight Companion in the Ancient Order of the Gray Smoke. He is also expected to be given a Barony in Sulari County to retain his position in the peerage. This would also come with a lifetime pension and a landed estate. He will however not be considered royalty any longer.

@TheRepublic