A piece of news in Spain’s social circles came as a complete surprise to many: Bruno Gomez-Acebo, son of the late Infanta Pilar and nephew of honorary king Juan Carlos, and his wife Barbara Cano are no longer together. What is most striking about this story is that the decision to end their life together was made a year and a half ago. During all this time, the couple skillfully maintained the appearance of family harmony, giving no hint of any discord. According to reports, their separation took place in an atmosphere of mutual respect, and the former spouses have no plans to initiate divorce proceedings, choosing to remain friends.
Bruno and Barbara leave behind thirty years together, twenty-two of which they spent in marriage, and they have three sons – Alejandro, Guillermo, and Alvaro. Their top priority remains the well-being of their children. Barbara Cano admitted that coping with the breakup was difficult, especially in the initial period. She said that ending such a long and meaningful life project was a painful process that took time to adjust to the new reality. Nevertheless, they have managed to maintain a warm relationship for the sake of their shared past and their children’s future.
Currently, the couple’s lives are taking different paths. Bruno Gomez-Acebo is based in Miami, where he serves as vice president at the consulting firm Boreal Capital. Despite the distance, he maintains close ties with his family and, according to available information, flies to Madrid every month. Barbara, meanwhile, has focused on her career as a landscape designer, which brings her great satisfaction. She also announced the dissolution of the Atiende foundation, which provided support to people with autism spectrum disorders.
This event became another link in a series of hardships faced by the Gomez-Acebo and Borbon families in recent years. In 2020, after a prolonged battle with cancer, Bruno’s mother, Infanta Pilar, passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in philanthropy. Her work is being continued by her daughter Simoneta Gomez-Acebo, who is actively involved in the organization Nuevo Futuro. However, the most devastating blow came in 2024, which claimed the lives of two of Bruno’s brothers just five months apart. First, Fernando passed away at the age of 49 after suffering from a lung condition, and in August, Juan, who was battling cancer, died after returning from the United States to Spain to spend his final days with family.
