Martin Stropnický reconciled with his first wife, Lucie Borovcová, following the conclusion of his second marriage to actress Veronika Žilková. The former diplomat and politician, approaching his seventieth birthday, stated in an interview with iDNES.cz that the breakthrough in his relationship with Borovcová occurred at the wedding of their daughter Anna.
The Reconciliation at Daughter Anna’s Wedding
Stropnický and Borovcová spent many years without speaking after the initial dissolution of their family. The dynamic shifted only after the end of Stropnický’s marriage to Žilková. According to Stropnický’s interview with iDNES.cz, the former couple managed to converse normally during the wedding of their daughter Anna. “I am very glad that after many years, only after I divorced for the second time, we reconciled with my first wife,” Stropnický told iDNES.cz. “Suddenly we were able to talk normally at our daughter Anička’s wedding.”
Borovcová is the daughter of lyricist Zdeněk Borovec. Stropnický and Borovcová married for the first time in 1980 and had a son named Matěj before separating. The initial separation stemmed from Stropnický’s relationship with theater colleague Daniela Kolářová, who also divorced during that period. Following the end of his relationship with Kolářová, Stropnický returned to Borovcová. The couple married a second time and welcomed daughters Anna and Františka before parting ways permanently.
The Breakup of the Marriage to Veronika Žilková
Stropnický’s second marriage to actress Veronika Žilková lasted approximately eighteen years. The couple married in 2008 and share a daughter, Kordula. Žilková announced the collapse of the marriage in the spring of 2022 while Stropnický served as the Czech ambassador to Israel. The divorce was finalized in 2023. Žilková stated publicly that Stropnický ended the relationship via email, a method psychologist Jeroným Klimeš analyzed in comments to ŽivotvČesku.cz.
“This means he is afraid of the debate,” Klimeš told ŽivotvČesku.cz regarding the email notification. “He feels he does not have the strength to endure the debate and the subsequent argument. To prevent this, he announces it through a non-contact medium. It looks like he is overwhelmed by her at any time. This is done by people who are afraid to step in front of the partner and tell them what is happening.” The split drew heavy media attention, heightened by Stropnický’s relationship with Markéta Horňáková, whom he met during his diplomatic posting.
Current Relationship and Reflections on the Past
Stropnický indicated in his interview with iDNES.cz that he found stability with Horňáková. Reflecting on his personal history near his seventieth year, he admitted he was not always an ideal partner. “I think I met the right one only now,” Stropnický told iDNES.cz. “A bit late, but better late than never.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Stropnický and His Family
When did Martin Stropnický and Veronika Žilková divorce?
Veronika Žilková announced the breakup of their marriage in the spring of 2022, and the divorce was finalized in 2023 after an eighteen-year marriage.
Who is Martin Stropnický’s first wife?
His first wife is Lucie Borovcová, the daughter of lyricist Zdeněk Borovec. The pair married initially in 1980, later remarried after separating, and share three children: Matěj, Anna, and Františka.
What role did diplomacy play in Martin Stropnický’s personal life?
During his tenure as the Czech ambassador to Israel, his marriage to Veronika Žilková ended. It was also during his diplomatic posting that he met Markéta Horňáková.