Peter and Autumn Phillips' divorce surprises the many. After 12 years of being together, the couple surprised everyone when they announced their decision to separate. With this announcement, one royal commentator fears that it may echo Princess Diana and Prince Charles' divorce that Autumn may go wild and spill the royal family's secrets.
Royal experts can't help but compare Peter and Autumn Phillips to the breakdown of Princess Diana and Prince Charles' marriage. Hence, royal commentator Angela Mollard said on the Royals podcast that there's a possibility that Autumn could go "rogue" if the divorce wasn't handled well, Express
"The last thing you want is for someone like Autumn to be poorly treated, as Diana would have claimed that she was," she told the host Zoe Burrell, via Express. If that happens, Mollard fears that Autumn may go wild and start spilling things about the about royal family.
Mollard recalled the time when Princess Diana believed that when she spoke about their divorce, it would clear the air. However, the opposite occured, and it only caused more speculation and dismay about what really happened to her.
People started to take sides. Hence, Peter and AutumnPhillips' divorce should be carefully managed. But compared to the early days, the divorce today could happen in a friendly way. Some celebrities go on their separate ways but manage to be friends for the sake of their children.
As Peter and Autumn Phillips' kids are still young, they still have a lot of events that they need to go together. So, staying amicable to each other will make everything better for the children and everyone.
Princess Anne's son and his wife confirmed the rumors about their separation and announced their plan to opt for a divorce, Town and Country Magazine reported. In a statement, they said that they already informed Queen Elizabeth and members of both families last year about their plan.
Peter and Autumn Phillips jointly agreed to the separation. They both decided that it would be the best course of action for their two children and ongoing friendship. Their firstborn Savannah will return ten years old this year, while Isla will be eight on March 29.
The two haven't carried out any official engagements for Queen Elizabeth, but they are often seen at major royal family events together. Peter and Autumn Phillips usually join the annual Trooping the Color parade with the rest of the clan.
