Prince and Princess Michael of Kent News and Photos 3: March - September 2006

[Laviollette]

Originally Posted by kelly9480

They've both strayed, repeatedly, for over two decades. They both always come back home, so I doubt this is any different. Princess Michael has been photographed with her lovers before (I remember one from the mid-1980s who was apparently a Texan -- supposedly John Kluge) and Prince Michael has had that "thing" with a ballerina. I don't see either one of them divorcing over this. For one thing, he can't afford a settlement, and she loves the title.

I'm astonished! They have a sham marriage, they cheat on each other and everybody knows about it? Astonishing! I'm truly the last person to know.

[kelly9480]

Originally Posted by Laviollette

I'm astonished! They have a sham marriage, they cheat on each other and everybody knows about it? Astonishing! I'm truly the last person to know.

They love each other very much. Family friends have raised questions as to whether they're still "in love" (which is very different from simply loving another person), but they are still very affectionate.

[Elspeth]

Prince Michael and a ballerina? How very Russian of him...

[Elspeth]

Well, there's a certain amount of extrapolation going on in those articles. I mean, it isn't necessarily the case that two people spend the night together because they happen to be staying in the same hotel. However, since I assume the papers don't want to get stuck with libel lawsuits, I assume the articles aren't just made up out of thin air.

The Queen must be thrilled by this sort of publicity showing up right on top of the birthday celebrations.

[BeatrixFan]

I have to say I think these rumours and stories are rubbish. Princess Michael is a devout Roman Catholic woman who truly believes in family and marriage. This chap she's photographed with could be a friend or a cousin. It seems the trend now for friends to link arms, hold hands etc. The ones of them kissing are cheek kisses which Princess Michael seems to do to everyone she meets in her social bracket. Holding hands is unorthodox to some, but I know friends who hold hands like that.

He could be gay and she could revel in that as so many married women do. I can just imagine Marie Christine getting her own back on the press but flirting openly with him and it turns out he isn't the marrying kind. I don't think there's any substance in this at all.

[kelly9480]

Princess Michael is not nearly as devout as you assume. This woman has been divorced, her first marriage was to an Anglican in a civil ceremony. I don't see how you can see a woman who marries outside her faith in a ceremony her faith won't acknowledge as devout.

[sm1939]

she really doesnt care does she!!

[auntie]

Gosh at her age! the woman must be close to 60? would she retain the Princess title Without the HRH like other pricesses? (Diana, Fergie, and Alexandra of Denmark) Maybe this is the reason they are selling the mansion...

[Marengo]

Well, the story can be bogus, but walking hand in hand....thats usually something you do with your lover/spouse or with your children when they are little... Anyway, if the Prince and Princess both live happily with this (supposed) arrangement, why should we care? It is their life after all.

And Elspeth, the russianess of having a ballerina mistress stuck me as well, the prince doesn't resemble the last emperor for nothing then. Now if only the ballerina's name would be Mathilda...

On a different note, I think Pss Michael, despite her elegance has passed the age where she can wear her long hair down.

[caramello]

I think it's really stupid that she's going around parading the streets of Venice with this guy. She should know from past experience that the paparazzi are out to get her so she should be smarter with her exploits. Even if this guy is just a friend/business partner, if she wants to avoid such a scanadal, she should not display her affection for him so publicly. It's a bit odd though. I mean, I would never be so affectionate with a guy who was just my friend, and I'm not even married.

I have to say though, she's absolutely stunning looking (especially for her age). Well done on her for "catching" such a young handsome guy for herself.

[BeatrixFan]

I think that the press have hounded for years. Leave the poor woman alone!

[lallyvee]

I think she needs to get a hair cut. She's too old to have hair that long.

[Romy]

Originally Posted by lallyvee

I think she needs to get a hair cut. She's too old to have hair that long.

I think that's not her major problem at the moment

[sophie]

i hope this story is not true. prince michael seems like a nice man.:(

[kelly9480]

She wouldn't remain HRH after a divorce. Some have speculated her title would become the awkward Marie-Christine, Princess Michael of Kent should they split.

[Paula**]

Maybe she's really in love, cause she looks prettier

[purple_platinum]

Princess denies having designs on furniture tycoon
April 24, 2006

LONDON: Princess Michael of Kent's spokesman has denied claims that the princess is having an affair with a Russian millionaire.
The News of the World reported that the 61-year-old Princess, who is married to the Queen's cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, shared a romantic break with the furniture tycoon Mikhail Kravchenko.
The newspaper published photos of the pair together in Venice, including one of the Princess holding hands with the 40-year-old.
Simon Astaire, a spokesman for the Princess, insisted the pair were just friends.
Mr Astaire said: "The Princess met Mikhail Kravchenko when she visited the interior design fair in Moscow late last year. A friendship developed through a mutual interest in design.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/pri...730809078.html

Princess Michael denies 'affair' with Russian millionaire

Princess Michael of Kent's spokesman has denied claims that the royal was having an affair with a Russian millionaire toy boy.
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"The Princess met Mikhail Kravchenko when she visited the interior design fair in Moscow late last year which in fact, Her Royal Highness opened," Mr Astaire said.
"A friendship developed through a mutual interest in design. Getting to know him she became aware that his life had been struck by tragedy and seeking to be supportive of him their friendship has continued."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...4/23/ukent.xml

[sm1939]

she really doesnt to the royal family any favours does she.
all I can say Im glad she isnt my mother or wife. rather him than me

[ysbel]

Prince Michael and Princess Michael are both interesting, rather eccentric characters with a flair for the dramatic.

Actually I think they fit each other very well; they're probably each other's best audience.

[BeatrixFan]

she really doesnt to the royal family any favours does she.

She's doesn't have to. She isn't on the civil list, she doesn't carry out engagements on behalf of the Queen. Really she can do as she wants.