Princess Michael: House Sold and a Toyboy in Tow
With strange reports that Princess Michael of Kent has not only taken a Russian toyboy, but proudly paraded him around Venice in sight of the paparazzi, comes the news that she and Prince Michael have finally sold their country property, Nether Lypiatt.
The mystery buyer was revealed as a controversial Minister in the Labour Government, Lord Drayson.
The 46-year-old businessman, Labour donor, and recipient of lucrative government contracts, has been named “Lord Crony” by the press and opposition politicians. He is said to have paid £5.75 million ($10.58m) for the country mansion near Stroud in Gloucestershire.
The sale will be a relief for the Royal couple. The Queen’s support for their Grace and Favour apartment at Kensington Palace ends in 2009 and there’s some speculation that a divorce is being considered.
No wonder the Princess felt emboldened to flaunt her wealthy Russian boyfriend before the media. Could it be curtains for her Royal status though?
John: I am sure the Queen would only be delighted as the rest of the family to finally be rid of that appalling woman. She has been the biggest embarassment with her arrogant attitude and money grubbing ways this latest indiscretion probably being the straw that breaks the camels back. I wonder if in Britain when a couple like the Kents divorce if there is such a thing as community property?
By Trudie on May 4th, 2006 at 1:18 am
Community property in the sense that many Royals will have antique furniture on loan from the store at Windsor Castle, and certainly Kensingtom Palace is public (i.e. Crown) property. But the Princess can expect to take 50% of what’s his in any divorce settlement, except for Royal heirlooms which are always entailed in some way.
By John on May 4th, 2006 at 7:43 am
Thanks for answering the question. our laws are somewhat similiar in that what was aquired before marriage and inheritance are not included only property aquired together during the marriage
By Trudie on May 4th, 2006 at 11:21 am