The couple separated in 1982, a year after the birth of their only child, George Mikhailovich, who had been granted the title Grand Duke of Russia at birth by his grandfather Vladimir.
Pasangan tersebut berpisah pada 1982, setahun setelah kelahiran anak tunggal mereka George Mikhailovich, yang meraih gelar Adipati Agung Rusia melalui kelahiran oleh kakeknya Vladimir.