Autumn and Peter Phillips were a match made in Heaven — until they weren't. So
now that the former couple has officially split,
does Autumn's life still resemble a fairytale? The answer may surprise you.
Out of all of the late Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren, King Charles III's children have
received the most publicity throughout their lives. From the tragic loss of their mother,
Princess Diana, to the high drama of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle,
Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the king's kids have spent decades captivating the public eye.
In contrast, King Charles' sister, Princess Anne, had children who remained out of the spotlight.
Not only was their mother further in line from the crown than King Charles, but Princess Anne
also withheld royal titles from her children in hopes that they would lead more normal lives.
While not as famous as their cousins, royal watchers are still invested in
the lives of Princess Anne's kids, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips.
Peter made headlines after his public breakup with his wife, Autumn Kelly.
The two met in 2003 at the Grand Prix in her home country of Canada, and married in 2008.
"So this is the Canadian spy inside of the royal family?"
"Absolutely."
They separated officially in 2019, with their divorce being finalized in 2021. After receiving
publicity over their split, many royal fans are curious about how Autumn Phillips is doing.
We can imagine that in the direct aftermath of Peter and Autumn Phillips' divorce,
there were a lot of difficult emotions to bear. However, in the couple's joint public statement
on the matter, they described their split as "an amicable one." Autumn has since moved on,
investing in her own dating life. Shortly after the divorce was finalized, news broke that she had
begun seeing a new man, who is now confirmed to be her romantic partner. His name is Donal Mulryan.
Mulryan, an Irish mogul in the property industry, made his first public appearance
with Autumn Phillips and her two daughters at the 2022 Cirencester horse trials. Considering
the highly public nature of such an event, we can assume that this was Autumn Phillips' way
of announcing that the couple's relationship is serious. According to the Daily Mail,
an inside source revealed that the two are "very much in love."
While married to Peter Phillips, Autumn had left her home in Montreal, Canada,
to reside with him in the U.K. As husband and wife, the two lived in Gloucestershire at
Princess Anne's Gatcombe Park estate. There, the couple raised their two daughters. Once divorced,
questions arose about whether Autumn would stay in the U.K. or return to her country
of origin. Ultimately, Autumn chose to remain with her daughters in England.
According to The Sun, Zara Tindall, Peter Phillips' sister, played a
significant role in this decision. An inside source told the newspaper:
"[Autumn] insisted that she wanted to go home to Canada to be near her family,
but Zara reassured her that everyone loved her here and she was very much a part of the family."
Zara's reassurance seems to hold up as accurate. Autumn has remained an
integrated part of the royal family despite the divorce from her husband.
While divorce is never an easy experience for young children,
Autumn and Peter Phillips have made their daughters' well-being and happiness a top
priority. Shortly after the couple announced their separation, a statement was released that said:
"The couple's first priority will remain the continued well-being
and upbringing of their wonderful daughters."
On a number of occasions, Autumn Phillips has made appearances with her daughters. Furthermore,
she has also maintained a friendly relationship with Peter Phillips' family,
thus making it a comfortable environment for her daughters to remain close to their
paternal extended family. Judi James, a body language expert,
confirmed this while analyzing interactions between Zara Tindall and Autumn Phillips
for Express. James explained that it was evident that the two were on good terms.
Between choosing to reside with the girls on Peter's family
estate and remaining friendly with his family, Autumn Phillips has carried
on from divorce with ultimate grace, much to the benefit of her children.