Published 19:31 IST, February 11th 2020
Queen Elizabeth's grandson Peter Phillips separates from wife after 12 years
The grandson Of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Peter Phillips has reportedly separated from his Canadian wife, Autumn Kelly after 12 years of marriage.
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grandson Of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Peter Phillips has reportedly separated from his Canian wife, Autumn Kelly after 12 years of marri. According to international media reports, couple said that separation was s but amicable and y furr plan to share custody of daughters Savannah and Isla. Phillips is eldest of British monarch's eight grandchildren and is son of Queen's daughter Princess Anne.
Phillips, 42, and Autumn, 41, reportedly met back in 2003 at Montreal Grand Prix, when he worked for Formula 1 racing team BMW Williams and she worked at BMW hospitality suite. couple got married at Queen's Windsor Castle residence near London. However, Phillip has royal title and has tended to stay out of limelight. He is also 15th-in-line to throne and also organised a giant street party in front of Buckingham Palace to celebrate queen's 90th birthday in 2016.
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In a reported statement, couple also said that y h reached conclusion that decision was best course of action for ir two children and ongoing friendship. y furr also said that couple's first priority will remain continued well-being and upbringing of ir daughters. statement furr also re that both Phillips and Autumn will also remain in Gloucestershire to bring up ir two children where y have been settled for a number of years.
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Tumultuous months for Royal family
Anuncement of ir separation comes after a tumultuous few months for Royal family. Last month, in a big anuncement, Duke and Duchess of Sussex anunced to step back as 'Senior members' of Royal Family. couple took to ir official Instagram p and stated that y intend to "work to become financially independent”.
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Back in vember 2019, Duke of York of stepped down from royal duties and said that he has recognised that his links to Epstein h become a 'major disruption' for royal family and charities organisation associated with it. He also said that he unequivocally regretted his 'ill-judged association' with Epstein and furr ded that he hoped that victims will be able to rebuild ir lives and that he is willing to help any appropriate law enforcement ncy with investigation required.
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19:31 IST, February 11th 2020