14 Royal Breakups That Shattered the Fairy Tale — From Charles & Diana to Henry VIII

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14 Royal Breakups That Shattered the Fairy Tale — From Charles & Diana to Henry VIII

Royals (2 / 1) 06.05.2026 14:59 / Julia


Scandals, firsts and public fallout

Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones divorced by 1978 amid infidelities and notorious photos from Mustique; hers was the first senior royal divorce since 1901. Henry VIII's break with Katherine of Aragon led to the creation of the Church of England in 1534 after papal refusal to annul their marriage.

Recent splits and new chapters

Several modern royals also went their separate ways: Peter and Autumn Phillips (divorced 2021); Prince Louis and Princess Tessy (divorce finalized 2019); Prince Joachim and Alexandra (announced 2004); David and Serena Armstrong-Jones (split 2020). Princess Caroline annulled her first marriage in 1992; Princess Stéphanie had two brief marriages that ended. More recent announcements include Princess Tatiana and Prince Nikolaos (revealed 2024), Crown Prince Leka II and Elia (split announced 2024), and Prince Bernhard and Princess Annette (divorce announced 2026).