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Prince Mirko of Bulgaria and Spanish physician Dr. Marta Embid have announced their engagement, with a wedding planned for June 2027 in Madrid, according to reports from the Spanish magazine ¡Hola! The couple has been in a relationship for approximately three years, having first met in the Spanish capital during Prince Mirko’s medical training.
Prince Mirko, who works professionally as Dr. Mirko Sajonia-Coburgo-Gotha, is 31 years old. Dr. Marta Embid is 32 years old. The couple crossed paths in 2023 during the prince’s five-year medical residency at San Carlos University Hospital in Madrid.
Medical Careers and Professional Backgrounds
Prince Mirko is the son of Prince Kubrat of Bulgaria and Doña Carla María de la Soledad Royo-Villanova y Urrestarazu. Through his grandfather, Simeon II—who served as the final Tsar of Bulgaria from 1943 to 1946 before the abolition of the monarchy—he maintains direct lineage to Bulgarian history. Following in his family’s footsteps, Prince Mirko pursued a medical career. His father, Prince Kubrat, works as a general and visceral surgeon. Prince Mirko practices at Nuestra Señora del Rosario Hospital and Vithas Madrid Arturo Soria University Hospital.
Fiancée Dr. Marta Embid shares a parallel career trajectory within the medical field. She practices as a specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation.
Royal Lineage and the House of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha
The family’s lineage connects directly to the House of Saxony-Coburg and Gotha, a historical German dynasty originating in Thuringia. Dynastic members historically ascended to multiple European thrones, including those of Great Britain and Bulgaria. The British royal family descended from this same royal line until King George V changed the dynastic name to the House of Windsor in 1917 amidst anti-German sentiment during the First World War. The Bulgarian branch of the family retained the original Saxony-Coburg and Gotha surname.
Although the Bulgarian monarchy was dissolved following a 1946 referendum, Simeon II and his descendants remain prominent figures connected to the nation’s historical legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where is the wedding taking place? According to reports from sources close to the couple, the wedding is scheduled for June 2027 in Madrid, Spain.
- What are the couple’s professions? Prince Mirko is a surgeon practicing at hospitals in Madrid, while Dr. Marta Embid works as a specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation.
- How is Prince Mirko related to Bulgarian royalty? He is the grandson of Simeon II, the last reigning Tsar of Bulgaria, through his father, Prince Kubrat of Bulgaria.
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