The Russian beauty queen whose controversial marriage to Malaysia’s former king ended in divorce after just a year appears to have moved on from her turbulent royal past.
Oxana Gorbatenko is now based in London, where she has built a new career as a businesswoman in the luxury real estate sector.
Her social media accounts present a glimpse of a glamorous jet-setting lifestyle, far removed from the royal scandal that attracted global attention around seven years ago.
The former Miss Moscow, now 34, is frequently photographed visiting some of the world’s most exclusive destinations, including St Moritz, Mykonos, Ibiza, St Tropez and the Maldives.
An enthusiastic skier, the model has also shared images of herself on snow-covered mountains, dressed in designer clothing with her hair perfectly styled.
Her taste for luxury extends beyond the ski slopes. Videos show her dining at high-end restaurants in Dubai, watching sunsets from the beach and enjoying trips aboard luxury yachts.
In one photograph, she attends Royal Ascot in a white two-piece outfit paired with a striking turquoise fascinator.
“Attending the royal horse races was not only a sporting pleasure but also an aesthetic one,” she wrote on Instagram while posing in front of two Union flags.
Oxana Gorbatenko attended Royal Ascot in a white outfit and turquoise fascinator
The former Miss Moscow has also been seen enjoying Dubai’s luxurious beaches
The model converted to Islam before marrying Muhammad V, but the couple divorced a year later
Ms Gorbatenko also appeared to enjoy a safari in Kenya last year, posing alongside giraffes and monkeys while wearing designer sunglasses.
This year, she appears to have graduated from Imperial College London, pictured in a cap and gown. It is not known which subject she studied at the elite Russell Group university.
Yet one notable detail is missing from her carefully curated social media presence: her young son, Leon.
Leon was born in May 2019, only months after his father, Malaysia’s Sultan Muhammad V, made history by becoming the country’s first monarch to abdicate.
Ms Gorbatenko’s relationship with the ruler reportedly began a year earlier, after the pair met at a beauty pageant.
They married in 2018 during a whirlwind ceremony. At the time, she was 26 and he was 49.
Their 23-year age gap drew attention, although the couple initially kept their relationship largely private.
Gorbatenko converted to Islam ahead of the marriage and adopted the name Rihana Oxana Gorbatenko. She later changed it to Rihana Petra.
However, the apparent fairytale began to fall apart when Muhammad V abdicated in January 2019.
The former king never publicly gave a reason for his decision, although there was speculation surrounding his marriage to the former beauty queen.
Rumours also swirled that the monarch had been unfaithful to his model wife, while others suggested the relationship had brought embarrassment to the royal family.
Ms Gorbatenko was then already pregnant and she gave birth to Leon on May 21, 2019.
A fresh scandal erupted just weeks later when the couple announced their divorce.
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This was because the former sultan had doubts about Leon’s paternity and demanded a DNA test, according to reports at the time.
Ms Gorbatenko’s relationship with the sultan began in 2018 after meeting at a beauty pageant
A post from this year suggests the former model graduated from Imperial College London
The model is an avid skier, sharing pictures of herself on snowy mountains in designer clothes
After Leon’s birth, Ms Gorbatenko initially shared many pictures of her baby on social media
Muhammad V’s lawyer said there was ‘no objective evidence’ that the former monarch was the boy’s biological father.
But Ms Gorbatenko has always denied the claims, insisting Leon is his son.
She has claimed the boy is ‘a copy’ of the monarch and suggested he was conceived on their honeymoon trip to Australia.
After Leon’s birth, Ms Gorbatenko initially shared numerous pictures of her baby online.
His face was not always visible, but she later began publishing images in which the boy could be seen.
She continued to document his growth for some time, describing her social media as a diary of her son’s life. Her blog also featured snaps from walks, moments at home and their life in London.
But, over time, the posts began to disappear and it emerged Ms Gorbatenko had been put under pressure by the royal family to stop showing pictures of Leon online.
The changes to the model’s social media became particularly noticeable around a year ago, according to Russian media reports.
She first changed her name from Rihana Petra back to Oxana Gorbatenko.
Followers then noticed photos of Leon were disappearing from her page.
There is no official confirmation, however, that Muhammad V ordered Gorbatenko to stop posting photos of their son.
The changes to the model’s social media became particularly noticeable around a year ago
Since the divorce, she has enjoyed a safari trip to Kenya where she maintained her high style
There is now little visible reference to motherhood or any current relationships on her account
Today, her online presence is very different. While her old posts centred on Muhammad V and Leon’s childhood, these have largely given way to travel, business events and parties.
There is now little visible reference to motherhood or any current relationships on her account
Meanwhile, Leon, now seven, is thought to be spending some of his time with his father – even after the bitter paternity row.
The former king has reportedly been spotted in London several times, including leaving toy shops carrying gifts.
And, according to Russian reports, Muhammad V has now acknowledged his son and is participating in his upbringing.
