Once hailed as the “society wedding of the year,” the glamorous union between Countess Natacha Roumiantzoff-Pachkevitch and Archduke Alexander of Austria is now making headlines for a very different reason—it’s over.
Just 18 months after their star-studded ceremony in Belgium, the couple has reportedly gone their separate ways, leaving behind whispers of heartbreak and fresh starts.
Royalty, Romance, and a Lavish Ceremony
The October 2023 wedding was a spectacle.
Natacha glided down the aisle in a timeless white gown, surrounded by European royals like Prince Guillaume and Princess Sibilla of Luxembourg, Prince Joachim of Belgium, and many more.
She gushed at the time that Alexander was “the man of her dreams,” and the photos from the day radiated joy.
But according to a source close to the pair, that dream began to unravel by the end of 2024.
While there was no grand announcement, the couple reportedly separated months ago, and Natacha has already dropped her married name.
A Fresh Identity and Focus on Work
Now back to being Natacha Roumiantzoff, the countess seems to be channeling her energy into her business.
Based in Geneva, she runs RPZ Events, organizing everything from dreamy weddings to high-end corporate soirées.
Just last week, she made it official—at least on paper—by reverting to her maiden name.
And that wasn’t the only clue things had changed.
From Anti-Valentine’s to a Solo Celebration
Natacha’s social media tells a quiet but revealing story.
This past Valentine’s Day, she didn’t post a tribute to her husband or their big day.
Instead, she hosted what she called an “anti-Valentine’s weekend” in Ollons, complete with ski touring and Swiss chocolate from Läderach. The event, she proudly shared, was sold out.
Contrast that with 2024’s Valentine’s post—a nostalgic wedding throwback set to “The Best Is Yet To Come.”
This year? No mention of Alexander.
Looking Back at a Short-Lived Marriage
In November 2023, barely two months after tying the knot, Natacha posted a glowing tribute: “Extremely happy to have married the man of my dreams and organised my own wedding…
Our Wedding was a Master Piece! Who’s next?” But now, it seems she’s moved on from the whirlwind romance.
Known for speaking five languages, Natacha appears to be throwing herself into her work, recently sharing photos from one of the extravagant events she helped plan.
A Sad Chapter for Austria’s Royals
This breakup comes during a somber time for the Austrian royal family, who are still mourning the loss of Archduchess Estelle.
The 46-year-old passed away from cancer in March, leaving behind her husband Archduke Carl Christian and their five children.
Her funeral, held on March 12 at the Cimiez Monastery in Nice, drew royal mourners from across Europe, including Princess Astrid of Belgium and the Duke of Castro.
Estelle’s coffin was adorned with white flowers, and each of her children lit a candle in her memory, as “Ave Maria” played—a moment marked by grace and grief.
What Comes Next?
Neither Natacha nor Archduke Alexander has issued a statement, and it’s unclear whether they’ll speak out publicly.
But from the looks of it, Natacha is stepping into a new chapter—no longer a royal newlywed, but a businesswoman charting her own course again.