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Princess Anne’s son announced his split from the oil giant’s daughter, Lindsey Wallace, on April 9 through a spokesperson.
The British royal family is again in the spotlight with the announcement of the separation of 46-year-old Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, and his partner, 43-year-old Lindsay Wallace. After three years of relationship, the couple decided to end their romance.
A spokesperson for Peter Phillips confirmed the split to Hello! to the website. on April 9, noting: “Peter and Lindsey separated by mutual consent and remain close friends as well as devoted parents to their daughters.”
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“It was obviously a shock”
A friend of the couple also confided in Hello! that this breakup was partly due to their personal responsibilities, significantly reducing their time together; professional and family commitments,” he explained before adding: “Obviously it was a shock because most people thought their relationship was absolutely solid, it’s very sad.”
Indeed, “Peter has been traveling all over the world and has been incredibly busy, while Lindsey is based in Scotland, which has made it difficult for them to see each other,” a friend of the couple said before concluding: “Professional obligations of the president and his work. In Formula 1, he was forced to travel all the time.” The cousin of King Charles III works in a sports events organization and took part in the Bahrain Grand Prix in early March.
3 years of love
Lindsey Wallace, the daughter of an oil tycoon, divorced mother of two, was close friends with Zara Phillips, Peter Phillips’ sister. Although they both attended the same school in Gordonstoun, Scotland, they reconnected in 2019.
Peter Phillips and Lindsay Wallace’s romance was confirmed in November 2021 when they were photographed together at the christening of Lucas Tindall, Peter Phillips’ nephew. After making their relationship official during the Epsom Derby in June 2022, the latter officially gave the young woman to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her platinum jubilee. Since then, she has accompanied him to prestigious events such as Wimbledon, the Royal Ascot Meeting and the Coronation Concert.
Peter Phillips has two daughters, Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12, from his previous marriage to Autumn Kelly, whom he divorced in 2021. Both are great-grandchildren of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Their relationship with their father and their attendance at royal family events have often been noticed by the media and the public.
Despite being the eldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, Peter Phillips was not born with a royal title. Princess Anne and Mark Phillips wanted their children to lead as normal a life as possible.
Source: Le Figaro
