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Well, I think it's a sad story. I just don't know if I'm disappointed in Lord Brabourne. To me it seems as if he wasn't selfish enough for years. I know some facts (which we wouldn't be allowed to discuss here) and if they're true, then I think he had to go. If he hadn't sense of responsibility he would have gone earlier, IMO. It can't be an easy decision to leave everything behind. The pressure of expectations might also have been too hard for him all his life, who knows... Good luck to him.
 
Well as I said, I am not familiar with all the facts but from the outside looking in (again not knowing said facts) it looks like the marriage broke down and he is not in England. He is walking the beaches of the Bahamas She is dealing with the homes and the kids in England.

In this electronic day in age he can surely stay in touch with both but it isn't the same IMO. And yes, he has a lot to live up to, many do and some don't do it well. But I would feel the same if this was an average joe who left the country and left his wife to deal with the house and kids while he was walking the beach.
 
The kids are not an issue: they are both almost 30 and until now Lord Brabourne couldn't improve in any way his son condition.
 
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Studies have shown that adult children have a problems adjusting to their parent's divorce. But I don't think they should stay together for the children's sake.

And who is to say he can't do anything to help his son's condition. Don't get me wrong, only can Nicholas reach rock bottom before he decides to get better. But that doesn't mean he can't assist his son in any way. And he can do that a lot better in England than the Bahamas.

I would imagine that his decision to leave England might place a higher burden on his daughters. As the eldest of four, I can tell you that while I don't meddle in my sister's lives...I definitely like to feel that I need to watch over them. And I feel bad when I can't make their lives better or assist them in solving a problem. Or just being there for emotional support. Trying to live your life, being there for your mother and brother..........thats a lot.
 
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Lord Brabourne may enjoy himself forever in the Bahamas or he may find that the old adage "the grass is always greener on the other side" is solid truth. He's young enough to come around, make up with his wife, etc. I know he'll have a good time, at least for a while. As for Lady Brabourne, she'll do alright (maybe even better.)
 
So Lord Brabourne packs up and moves to the Bahamas to be with the woman he loves. Ok, that's fine, but get a divorce. I'm not prim and proper by all means, but but moving away and setting up house with another woman while married, but "living separate lives" is rot. Obviously, their marriage has not been good for quite a while, so end the marriage. A divorce can't be any harder on adult children than playing house with another partner while still married to your children's mother.
 
Norton's seperation

I'm guessing the financial details and the skeleton's in both closets will keep them married. Personally, I laughed when they said he was jealous of Prince Charles! Somehow, I think that's just made up. For all we know he could just be on the island doing his own thing because he no longer wants the stress of being a "Mountbatten"......as for Lord Ivar--I think that divorce is a big "who cares". He's a friend of Prince Edward. No one ever seems terribly interested in Edward--only his wife! Maybe it's the same with Ivar!
 
Wow...I wonder if he is just back to handle some business or back for good.
 
Lord Nicholas Knatchbull

And so,that's interesting to me,has the Honorable Nicholas Knatchbull recovered from drug addiction?
 
I 've always thought he was deeply in love with his wife Penelope,but the things change.I think if their son overcomes drug problems it could change their lives.
 
:previous: Thanks for the update.

So he is retiring and she has taken on the responsiblilty of his old position and running the family enterprise. Interesting. I am sure there is more to the story...but he isn't coming out too well with what I have read. And it is the British tabloids so I will take the info with a grain of salt but still.
 
Lumutqueen said:
Charles's £100m godson and the dreadlocked girl who'll marry him... and be the next Lady Brabourne | Mail Online
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I think they should desinherit him,it would be better that the title will pass to his sister and her descendants,as he may fall down again and this girl seems dubious.Of course(it's my opinion) she doesn't love at all him,she just likes the idea of becoming a lady and take some precious things.It wasn't the first case,I do think he should try to be himself and change his life ,then choose the future wife,even though I am glad to see him healthier(I think it's temporary).
 
Lenora said:
I think they should desinherit him,it would be better that the title will pass to his sister and her descendants,as he may fall down again and this girl seems dubious.Of course(it's my opinion) she doesn't love at all him,she just likes the idea of becoming a lady and take some precious things.It wasn't the first case,I do think he should try to be himself and change his life ,then choose the future wife,even though I am glad to see him healthier(I think it's temporary).
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They can't disinherit him from the title as that is not possible.

The LPs don't allow for his sisters to inherit but it would pass to the sons of younger daughter of Lord Mountbatten and if no sons from sons then it becomes extinct.

The title could only pass to the daughters of Lord Mountbatten but after that they follow the usual male inheritance laws.

They can put everything into a trust so that he can only access the interest on the trust and can't actually touch the estate or anything belonging to the estate.

Why do you think it is temporary?
 
Surprising news to me. I'm a bit shocked about the picture, Nicky doesn't look healthy or that happy to me. :ermm: And they know each other only for 6 months? I seriously wish them both all the best (and especially that Nick overcomes his drug addiction), but I have an odd feeling...
 
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I thought they had already started the moves to put the estate into trust if the currrent Lord dies. Maybe I read that in the articles regarding the separation.
 
Odd - on Twitter Nicholas said four days ago that he's single again. Time will tell, I guess. ;)
 
As the recent separation of his family members show...time changes things.

More importantly, if he is still having issues with drugs...he might not be thinking clearly in regards to the relationship and engagement...and they living on a high (pardon the pun). So it might not be a stable relationship anyway and not make it to the altar. Of course if they could elope on everyone...anything is possible.
 
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I thought they had already started the moves to put the estate into trust if the currrent Lord dies. Maybe I read that in the articles regarding the separation.
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It will need to be in a trust before Nick inherits as once he inherits without his ok the trust can't be set up as it would be his property and estate.
 
Zonk said:
As the recent separation of his family members show...time changes things.

More importantly, if he is still having issues with drugs...he might not be thinking clearly in regards to the relationship and engagement...and they living on a high (pardon the pun). So it might not be a stable relationship anyway and not make it to the altar. Of course if they could elope on everyone...anything is possible.
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Yes, my thoughts exactly. I mean, to date a girl for six months and - apparently - decide to propose to her because cousin William made his engagement with Kate Middleton public, sounds at least "spontaneous" to me, if not a bit immature. Of course it could be true love, too and if so, that's more than fine for dear Nicky! But I for one will wait and see if they'll really marry.
 
Who will be mistress of Broadlands?

Under normal circumstances, the next chatelaine of magnificent Broadlands, the historic home of Earl Mountbatten where both The Queen and Prince Charles spent their honeymoons, would be the young woman the Hon Nicholas Knatchbull has chosen to be his wife.
Yet life at Broadlands is anything but normal.
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Read more: RICHARD KAY: Who will be mistress of Broadlands? | Mail Online
 
Poor Alexandra,with an addict brother and father who left her Mom.Of course she is not poor in the direct meaning,but it's not easy to cope well in such a situation.I consider that here should be applied a special law in order to pass the title directly to Alexandra.She deserves,as I remember Lord Mountbatten asked the Queen to pass his title to his eldest daughter Patricia.Why not to make an exception?
As for Nicholas I am pretty sure this woman stays with him only because of his social status and money,I doubt his mind will recover soon,he could come back to drugs anyway.I bet that if he marries her,it will end in more than divorce,much more great disaster.
 
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With Lord Mountbatten it was a totally different matter: since he had only two daughters, his title would become extinct at his death; this is the reason of the special remainder that allowed Patricia to inherit his title.
But now there is a male line heir, Nicholas, and he will become both Earl Mountbatten of Burma and Baron Brabourne. There's no chance for a special law depriving him of his titles just because he is a drug addict.
The only thing his father or his grandmother can do is to disinherit him, so the ownership of their estates will pass to someone else (maybe Alexandra), but however Nicholas will get the two titles.
 
They could also protect the estates for Nicholas' son (assuming he has one) by simply putting the whole think in trust so that he can only access the income and not the capital of the estate itself. Otherwise they will end up with a noble title, with connections to the royal family but with no money to support themselves (in future generations etc). It would be wrong to deprive Nicholas' descendents just because Nicholas has a problem with drugs.
 
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And not anybody within the family wants to deprive Nicholas. He is simply incapable.
 
Royals rally round Lady Brabourne | Mail Online

When Penny Brabourne is seen in the company of a member of the Royal Family, it is usually Prince Philip who is by her side.

But yesterday Lady Brabourne was in the company of the Queen as she shared a back seat with Her Majesty to attend divine *service at the parish church at *Sandringham, where Penny, 57, has been staying for the weekend.
 
That's sweet, Lady Brabourne is going through a hard time I guess and it's nice that she's still close to the royal family.
 
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