Royal Family Faces Consecutive Sad News... Queen's Grandson Announces Divorce

▲Peter Phillips (left), grandson of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and his wife Autumn Phillips (right). The Phillips couple announced in a statement that they have decided to divorce by mutual agreement. [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The British royal family has delivered another piece of sad news following the independence of Prince Harry and his wife. Peter Phillips (42), the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, has decided to divorce.

On the 11th (local time), BBC reported that Peter Phillips decided to divorce his Canadian-born wife Autumn Phillips (41) after 12 years of marriage.

Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips have two children, Savannah (9) and Isla (7).

In a statement, the Phillips couple said, "After informing the Queen and the royal family last year, Peter and Autumn have agreed to separate," adding, "We have concluded that this is the best decision for our two children."

They also added, "The two have agreed on joint custody, and raising their two daughters well will remain their top priority."

According to the British daily The Telegraph, it is known that Autumn Phillips was the first to request the divorce.

Peter Phillips is the son of Princess Anne, the Queen's eldest daughter, and her first husband Mark Phillips, making him the eldest grandson of the Queen. This divorce marks the first among the Queen's grandchildren.

As a descendant through the female line of the royal family, Peter Phillips does not hold any official royal duties.

Mark Phillips, Princess Anne's husband, declined a noble title at the time of their marriage, and as a result, their children, including Peter Phillips, do not receive royal honorifics.

According to local British media, the Queen was very fond of Autumn Phillips. It is expected that Autumn Phillips will return to her home country, Canada, following the divorce.

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