Peter Phillips (left) and Autumn Phillips during day five of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse in 2019The Queen’s grandson, Peter Phillips, and his wife Autumn have described their separation as sad but amicable, and “the best course of action for their two children and ongoing friendship”. “The decision to divorce and share custody came about after many months of discussions and, although sad, is an amicable one. Phillips has no royal title and has tended to stay out of the limelight. “The queen must wonder what she has done to deserve this,” the Sun quoted an unnamed senior royal source as saying. “Peter Phillips has always been a favourite of hers and Prince Philip and she will be crestfallen by this, especially on top of all the other bad news.

Source: Irish Independent February 11, 2020 09:25 UTC