Infanta Cristina and Iñaki Urdangarin Announce Separation; Jan. 2022

[Mbruno]

It's official now. Infanta Cristina and Iñaki announce the end of their marriage


https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/poli...rrumpir-su-relacion-matrimonial/10002-4724240

Hopefully the press will give the family a break now that it is official.

I also find it interesting that, whereas Infanta Sofía's normal signature reads "Sofía, Infanta de España", Cristina on the other hand signed the announcement as "Cristina de Borbón" rather than "Cristina, Infanta de España".

 

[An Ard Ri]

Hopefully now that its official the gutter press will stop badgering family members.

 

[Princess Luna]

Such sad news

 

[Tatiana Maria]

She will never be an esteemed duquesa again, but like I said, once she is free of him, she might go from 'unwanted' to being more tolerated.

For the benefit of readers who are new to Spanish titles, it should be pointed out that in Spain, Infanta is above Duchess in the hierarchy of titles. Cristina was "HRH the Infanta Doña Cristina" even while she held her ducal title. (It is not like the UK where the perception is that the title of Duke is higher than the title of Prince and formally HRH The Duke of Cambridge is used rather than HRH Prince William.)

Making Infantas Elena and Cristina duchesses on marriage served the purposes of titling their husbands. (Traditionally, husbands of Infantas who became members of the Spanish royal dynasty were created Infantes, but King Juan Carlos changed that with his royal decree in 1987.) Likewise, stripping Cristina of her duchessdom served to strip Iñaki Urdangarin of the right to use a title (and as a token of King Felipe's displeasure with the couple).

So even if Cristina were to be fully rehabilitated, there would be no pressing reason to recreate her duchessdom, unless she were to marry again.

I also find it interesting that, whereas Infanta Sofía's normal signature reads "Sofía, Infanta de España", Cristina on the other hand signed the announcement as "Cristina de Borbón" rather than "Cristina, Infanta de España".

See here for my followup question.

 

[sjetajiem]

How long will it take till de divorce is a fact?

 

[Moonmaiden23]

It's official now. Infanta Cristina and Iñaki announce the end of their marriage


https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/poli...rrumpir-su-relacion-matrimonial/10002-4724240

Inaki Urdangarín wanted out of his marriage. His wife did not agree. So to persuade her to see things his way, he publically humiliates and PRESTO!

Less than a week later this announcement?:

Very effective I suppose.

 

[TLLK]

Inaki Urdangarín wanted out of his marriage. His wife did not agree. So to persuade her to see things his way, he publically humiliates and PRESTO!

Less than a week later this announcement?:

Very effective I suppose.

IMO it was a pathetic way to go about getting what he wanted but I agree that it was effective.

 

[eya]

It's official now. Infanta Cristina and Iñaki announce the end of their marriage


https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/poli...rrumpir-su-relacion-matrimonial/10002-4724240

Τhe chronicle of a pre-announced divorce!


Thanks Blog Real for all your work!

 

[muriel]

It's official now. Infanta Cristina and Iñaki announce the end of their marriage


https://www.efe.com/efe/espana/poli...rrumpir-su-relacion-matrimonial/10002-4724240

I'm sorry to see the annoncement, though it really was not a surprise.

 

[tihkon2]

Haha! Their "reactions to the news" are NO reaction.
Victoria and her boyfriend simply ask the reporters to stop recording them.
And Elena ignores them completely.

Hopefully that will save someone else from wasting their time clicking on the links. ?

Well, now the link to their "reactions" that Blog Real posted are gone.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I'm sorry to see the annoncement, though it really was not a surprise.

Not surprised but glad an announcement was made regarding the Separation of the couple as the gutter press hounding the kids/nieces/nephews and even Cristina's disabled aunt Infanta Margarita was disgraceful.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Anyone take a guess if Inaki will sue Cristina for spousal support?? ?

 

[carlota]

after having remained a couple throughout all of inaki's judicial processes and accusations which started 10 years back in 2011, which caused cristina to lose her reputation, title and her role in the RF, it is most unexpected that their marriage ends now.

 

[wartenberg7]

Marriages lasting for 25 years these days are not bad and, unfortunately, not that often - especially after having gone through more than trying times.

 

[Prinsara]

Sometimes couples do go through extremely stressful things together only to finally split once normality comes along.

 

[princess gertrude]

Anyone take a guess if Inaki will sue Cristina for spousal support?? ?

I have this feeling that there was some sort of pre-nuptial agreement in place when they married. Maybe a lump sum payout, but nothing on going like spousal support.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Anyone take a guess if Inaki will sue Cristina for spousal support?? ?

Hopefully Inaki has had his fill of being in court

 

[Blog Real]

It's only surprising that they split up now. When Inaki's financial scandals became known, rumors of infidelity also became public. Infanta Cristina always stood by him and always defended her husband. I believe that the separation actually must have happened some time ago, just like Iñaki's relationship with that woman. Certainly Infanta Cristina was not caught off guard.

 

[Alisa]

So even if Cristina were to be fully rehabilitated, there would be no pressing reason to recreate her duchessdom, unless she were to marry again.

I believe even if Cristina remarried she will not be recreated a Duchess. Such a privilege only belongs to Infantas in the royal house. Cristina ceased belonging to the royal house when her brother began reigning.

Inaki Urdangarín wanted out of his marriage. His wife did not agree. So to persuade her to see things his way, he publically humiliates and PRESTO!

Less than a week later this announcement?:

Very effective I suppose.

According to reports Iñaki wanted out since last September and it was only a month later that the Infanta finally accepted that the marriage was over.
So the marriage was over for months what the beach photos did was force a public admission that the marriage was over.

 

[Blog Real]

Iñaki Urdangarin arrived at work first thing in the morning and minutes later his partner, Ainhoa Armentia, did.

https://www.hola.com/actualidad/202...arin-ainhoa-armentia-trabajo-tras-comunicado/

Today, Pablo Urdangarin, has been much less talkative and has avoided commenting on the matter.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...res-anunciando-separacion-20220125134912.html

Iñaki Urdangarín remains silent, and was once again awaited by the press outside his work.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...abras-tia-janine-liebaert-20220125190853.html

 

[Somebody]

Inaki Urdangarín wanted out of his marriage. His wife did not agree. So to persuade her to see things his way, he publically humiliates and PRESTO!

Less than a week later this announcement?:

Very effective I suppose.

My thought as well. Iñaki succeeded in what he wanted: a separation/divorce from his wife and he did so by going public with a new relationship (holding hands was sufficient, there was no need for more intimate pictures).

I also don't understand his mistress who was willing to start a relationship with a married man (and I read somewhere that she is married herself as well).

 

[TLLK]

Today, Pablo Urdangarin, has been much less talkative and has avoided commenting on the matter.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...res-anunciando-separacion-20220125134912.html

Iñaki Urdangarín remains silent, and was once again awaited by the press outside his work.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...abras-tia-janine-liebaert-20220125190853.html

Pablo and his siblings should not be hounded by the tabloid press over their parents' marriage. Cristina and Iñaki have already released a statement and that should be enough IMO.

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Iñaki Urdangarin arrived at work first thing in the morning and minutes later his partner, Ainhoa Armentia, did.

https://www.hola.com/actualidad/202...arin-ainhoa-armentia-trabajo-tras-comunicado/

Today, Pablo Urdangarin, has been much less talkative and has avoided commenting on the matter.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...res-anunciando-separacion-20220125134912.html

Iñaki Urdangarín remains silent, and was once again awaited by the press outside his work.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...abras-tia-janine-liebaert-20220125190853.html

Pablo is good looking, as are all the Urdangarín kids.

But I agree with TLLK...there is no reason to continue to badger them now that the statement has been released.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

I also don't understand his mistress who was willing to start a relationship with a married man (and I read somewhere that she is married herself as well).

Even more so as Inaki is neither rich nor good looking, has a lot of baggage and is a confirmed cheat.


The Urdangarin family is very upset according to Inaki's aunt
https://informalia.eleconomista.es/...n-Estamos-muy-disgustados-la-madre-esta-fatal

 

[Blog Real]

Lecturas publishes the photos of Iñaki Urdangarin's secret trip to Switzerland to give explanations to the Infanta Cristina and her son Miguel, hours before the announcement.
https://www.lecturas.com/actualidad...a-y-sus-hijos-su-viaje-secreto-a-suiza_114441

This morning, journalists asked Iñaki about his meeting with Infanta Cristina over the weekend.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...istina-fin-semana-ginebra-20220126093932.html

Pablo Urdangarín revealed that neither he nor the brothers know Ainhoa Armentia.
He also said that Infanta Cristina is doing well.
https://www.europapress.es/chance/r...istina-anuncio-separacion-20220126091450.html

 

[Somebody]

Even more so as Inaki is neither rich nor good looking, has a lot of baggage and is a confirmed cheat.


The Urdangarin family is very upset according to Inaki's aunt
https://informalia.eleconomista.es/...n-Estamos-muy-disgustados-la-madre-esta-fatal

Not surprisin. The pictures taken furing the Christmas holiday showed again how close Cristina is with her in-laws. While her brother doesn't want to have anything to do with her, the Urdangarins always formed one front. So, the loss of that family relationship will also hurt.

 

[LauraS3514]

Even more so as Inaki is neither rich nor good looking, has a lot of baggage and is a confirmed cheat.

Sage advice:

"If he cheats WITH you, he will cheat ON you."

 

[Moonmaiden23]

Even more so as Inaki is neither rich nor good looking, has a lot of baggage and is a confirmed cheat.


The Urdangarin family is very upset according to Inaki's aunt
https://informalia.eleconomista.es/...n-Estamos-muy-disgustados-la-madre-esta-fatal

Hmm...when he was young he was handsome enough to model. He is older now and his "baggage" has definitely taken a toll on his looks but I wouldn't say he is physically unattractive.

In any case considering his background he has never seemed to have had problems attracting attention from the opposite sex.

But he is in fact a cheat, and not a wealthy one. Maybe It's his notoriety and personal charm that keeps him in the game.

 

[An Ard Ri]

I had thought that we might see Queen Sofia or the Infanta Elena in Geneva to support Cristina during this rough time.

 

[muriel]

I had thought that we might see Queen Sofia or the Infanta Elena in Geneva to support Cristina during this rough time.

I suspect that key decisions relating to the separation were probably taken some time ago, when she may have had Queen Sofia or Infanta Elena with her. It has probably just been made public now.