Lord Nicholas Windsor Reportedly Separates From Wife After Duchess of Kent's Death

Lord Nicholas Windsor, son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, has reportedly been separated from his wife Paola Frankopan for some time after 19 years of marriage. The couple, who married in 2006 in a historic Roman Catholic ceremony in Vatican City, have three sons together but are said to no longer attend family events together and are unlikely to officially divorce due to their conservative views. This news emerged shortly after the Duchess of Kent's death at age 92 and her funeral at Westminster Cathedral, which Paola did not attend. Buckingham Palace announced the Duchess's passing, highlighting her devotion to charitable causes and her family, with many senior royals present at the funeral except Queen Camilla, who was recovering from illness. Princess Kate Middleton notably wore Queen Elizabeth II's pearl necklace to the funeral, drawing media attention. The separation represents a personal challenge for the Duke of Kent, who is a first cousin to the late Queen Elizabeth II, during a time of family mourning.