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Autumn Phillips

Autumn Phillips (born Autumn Patricia Kelly) is a Canadian-born former member of the extended British royal family through her marriage to Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Autumn Phillips (born Autumn Patricia Kelly) is a Canadian-born former member of the extended British royal family through her marriage to Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne. The couple married in 2008, had two daughters, separated in 2019, and divorced in 2021.

Early life

Autumn Patricia Kelly was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on 3 May 1978. She later studied at McGill University.

Marriage and family

Phillips married Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in May 2008. The couple had two daughters, Savannah and Isla. They separated in 2019, and their divorce was finalized in 2021.

Later life

After the divorce, Phillips has remained publicly associated with the wider royal family through family events and appearances. Reports indicate she has been in a relationship with Donal Mulryan.

In short

  • Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on 3 May 1978.
  • Married Peter Phillips in 2008; divorced in 2021.
  • Has two daughters, Savannah and Isla.
  • Continues to appear at royal family events.
Canadian angle

Autumn Phillips was born in Montreal, Quebec, making her a Canadian-born figure connected to the British royal family through marriage.

Quick questions

Who is Autumn Phillips?
Autumn Phillips is a Canadian-born former wife of Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne.
When did Autumn Phillips marry Peter Phillips?
She married Peter Phillips on 17 May 2008.
How many children does Autumn Phillips have?
She has two daughters, Savannah and Isla.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumn_Phillips
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, marriage date and place, children, separation, and divorce
  2. Royal Central — https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/before-they-were-royal-the-life-of-autumn-phillips-107468/
    Supports: Birth in Montreal, McGill University, and marriage to Peter Phillips
  3. HELLO! Magazine — https://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/20091008560/autumn-phillips/
    Supports: Children, separation, divorce, and later relationship reporting