Queen's Brother and Princess Splitting Up?

(Year 234, Summer) Are the rumors true? Is a divorce upcoming for Baron Sacariaz of Tartosa? Will he divorce from Princess Aleccandra? Any baron's divorce would go public with speculations, but in this case it's not just a regular baron, Sacariaz happens to be the brother of Queen Venezia.

We know nothing regarding what takes place behind closed doors, but there are numerous indicstors feeding such a rumor. Baron Sacariaz and Princess Aleccandra can not reproduce, at least not together. If it is the Baron himself to blame, a divorce would not help, but if it is Princess Aleccandra who is inferile, he might see finding another spouse as the only way to bring his peerage forward. This peerage was held by House de Mandrake for nearly 200 years, requiring a male heir, even. His sister, Queen Venezia, gave birth to no less than four children, so it makes it less likely that Sacariaz is the infertile part.

Baron Sacariaz and Princess Aleccandra used to be the ultimate celebrity couple, he being the Head of a House with the need for a son, and she being the jetzet princess, who, together with her scandal sister Princess Hortenzia, were stripped from their Highness style by the previous monarch, Queen Evez. The couple was often seen out and about, they were often photographed, and they were also a press favorite thanks to their relaxed, tad eccentric style.

Now they seem to hit the spotlight of totally different reasons - a possible divorce. Is that good or bad?

Baron Sacariaz and wife Princess Aleccandra observed together at Tartosa Promenade last year.

Baron Sacariaz (61) and Princess Aleccandra (65) reside at Terra Amorosa in Tartosa, and they are often observed eating seafood at Hotel Oceana or relaxing the Luminosa Promenade. They seem to love it on the beach, and they don't mind photographers. Aleccandra trying to create a career as an Actress might drag some attention to them, but she never succeeded, so it might just as well be seen as her eccentrical side.

Another reaon they might split up is the fact that Sacariaz, being a low nobility Peer, has taken up politics, and he also started focusing more on nectar making, which is said to upset his wife. He plans for nectar tasting events on their home lot, which Aleccandra is not happy about.

The major issue would probably be the need for a male heir, though. If Sacariaz dies without a male heir, his barony will pass to the oldest son of Queen Venezia, but only if she is still alive. That would be HRH Prince Bazil. We know the Queen did pay her brother several visits, maybe the future of their father's barony was the topic?

One reason why Sacariaz is often observed at Tartosa Promenade, is that he prepares delivering nectar to the restaurant as well as the pub. The lunch restaurant is very popular with tourists as well as local, with both indoor and outdoors serving.

Tartosa Promenade is a very popular hangout.

The pub is smaller and less populated in the sunny hours, but gets more busy at night.

Tartosa Promenade is owned by the Tredony Trust, managed by the Count of Tredony. The place offers several small shops, the restaurant and pub, a gym, and a nectar making class room. And of course facilities you expect to find on a beach. Princess Aleccandra's sister, Princess Hortenzia, is Sacariaz' connection to the owner, as she is married to the brother of the Count's wife. Yes, a bit long winded, but still. The count is Prince Jerome, so he is connected to Aleccandra through blood, as well, although quite distantly. So, a troublesome divorce might harm Sacariaz' business, too.

In general, things seem to clutter up for this couple. Will they find a way through possibly stormy werather, or will they split up?