On Saturday, Peter Phillips will marry Harriet Spurling, and the couple will be surrounded by friends and family. This is the second time both the bride and groom have walked down the aisle.
Peter was previously married to management consultant Autumn Kelly. The couple met in 2003, when Princess Anne's son was working for the Williams F1 team. Four years later, their engagement was announced, and the following year they married at St. George's Chapel.
Peter and Autumn have two daughters, 15-year-old Savannah and 14-year-old Isla, who will undoubtedly play a special role in their father's big day.
In 2020, it was confirmed that Peter and Autumn had separated, and the couple divorced the following year. The statement at the time read in part: "As neither Peter nor Autumn are senior members of the Royal Family, it was not deemed necessary to formally announce their separation last year. However, in light of media commentary, the following statement is being issued: Following notification to Her Majesty The Queen and members of both families last year, Peter and Autumn have jointly decided to separate.".
«"They decided this was the best option for their two children and to maintain their friendship. The decision to divorce and have joint custody was made after many months of discussion, and while it is sad, it is amicable.".
So what has Autumn been up to since her breakup with Peter? Scroll down to find out…
Autumn's current life
Although Autumn was born in Canada, she remained in the UK, despite speculation about a possible return to her homeland after her divorce. Their statement confirmed that Autumn continues to live in Gloucestershire for the sake of her daughters, whom she is raising with Peter.
«"Both Peter and Autumn remained in Gloucestershire to raise their two children, where they had lived for several years," the document said.
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Despite the split, Autumn remains a beloved member of the extended royal family and is often seen with her daughters at various equestrian events. Last April, she was spotted with her former mother-in-law, Princess Anne, cheering on Zara Tindall at an equestrian event at Cirencester Park.
At the time, royal photographer James Watling told us, "Autumn was there, and it was lovely to see. She's obviously still part of the family and interacted with Anna and everyone else. She certainly wasn't ostracized in any way, and it was a nice little support group for Zara. They all followed her through every step—dressage, show jumping, and so on."«
Autumn remained in close proximity to members of the royal family (Getty Images).
Like Peter, Autumn also found love again. In 2022, she began dating real estate magnate Donal Mulryan, and the couple made their debut at the Cirencester Park equestrian competition.
Donal Mulryan is the founder of the British development and construction company Rockwell, and the company's website provides information about his career. It states: "With over 30 years of experience, Donal has developed over 6 million square feet of hospitality, residential, and commercial property in the UK.".
Autumn is currently dating Donal Mulleran (David Hartley).
«"Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered award-winning, landmark projects in London, Manchester, Leeds, and Dublin. Donal is a patron of the Patchwork Foundation, which aims to engage young people from disadvantaged and ethnic minority backgrounds in politics and civil society.".