Autumn Phillips
Autumn Patricia Kelly (born May 3, 1978) is the Canadian former wife of Peter Phillips, who is the son of Anne, Princess Royal and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. After graduating from McGill University in 2002, she met Phillips in her birthplace and hometown of Montreal, Quebec. Their engagement was announced on July 28, 2007, and they were married in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, on May 17, 2008.
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Autumn Phillips
- Name
- Autumn Phillips
- Birth Name
- Autumn Patricia Kelly
- Born
- 3 May 1978
- Birthplace
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Education
- St.
- Full name
- Autumn Patricia Kelly.
- Nationality
- Canada.
- Occupation
- actress and business consultant.
- Languages
- English.
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Autumn Patricia Kelly (born May 3, 1978) is the Canadian former wife of Peter Phillips, who is the son of Anne, Princess Royal and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. After graduating from McGill University in 2002, she met Phillips in her birthplace and hometown of Montreal, Quebec. Their engagement was announced on July 28, 2007, and they were married in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, on May 17, 2008.
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Autumn Phillips (born 1978) is an actor, actress and business consultant, of Canadian nationality. The actor was born Autumn Patricia Kelly in Montreal. Autumn Phillips was educated at McGill University. Languages used include English.
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They have two daughters. The couple separated in 2019, and divorced in 2021.
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• Name — Autumn Phillips • Birth Name — Autumn Patricia Kelly • Born — 3 May 1978 • Birthplace — Montreal, Quebec, Canada • Alma Mater — McGill University (BA) • Education — St. Thomas High School • Children — 2
Early life
Early life
Autumn Kelly, her twin brother Christopher "Chris" and her older brother Kevin, were born in Montreal, Quebec, to Kathleen "Kitty" (née McCarthy) and Brian Kelly, an executive at Hydro-Québec. She was baptised on June 18, 1978, at Saint John Fisher Parish Church, and raised in Cedar Park, Pointe-Claire, in the English-speaking West Island region of Montreal. Her parents divorced when she was eight, after which her mother married commercial pilot Ron Magas and her father married Lynne, with whom he has two children, Jessica and Patrick. Kelly's family continued to live in the Pointe-Claire area, where she attended a Roman Catholic parochial school, and then St. Thomas High School, a Roman Catholic foundation. It was reported in 2007 that St Thomas' was where Kelly had both excelled at sports and had also studied alongside fellow student and friend, actress Casey McKinnon. Kelly then attended McGill University, during which time she worked as a bartender, model, and actress, appearing in the 1996 film Rainbow, taking the non-speaking, though credited, role of Tigrette Number 3, and later in the television series Sirens. Kelly graduated from McGill in 2002, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian studies, whereupon she started a career as a management consultant.
Marriage and family
Marriage and family
Kelly met Peter Phillips when he attended the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix as part of his employment with Williams F1. She did not know, until six weeks later, when she saw him on television, that he was Queen Elizabeth II's grandson. She then moved to the United Kingdom, living with Phillips in a Kensington, London, apartment and a cottage on the Gatcombe Park estate. Before meeting him, she had accepted a job with an American computer firm in England, and later worked as a personal assistant to broadcaster Michael Parkinson, while also attending royal events, such as the dinner party at the Ritz Hotel for the Queen's 80th birthday. Their engagement was announced by the royal family on July 28, 2007, and the Queen subsequently gave her consent to the union, as required by the Royal Marriages Act 1772, after a meeting of the Privy Council on April 9 of the following year. Phillips proposed to her with "a platinum ring containing an oval centre diamond with more diamonds on either side". Kelly, who had been raised a Roman Catholic and educated at Catholic foundation schools, was received into the Church of England (Anglican), which does not re-confirm people who were raised in churches acknowledging the apostolic succession. Had she remained Catholic after her marriage, under the provisions of the Act of Settlement 1701, her husband would have lost his place in the line of succession to the throne. That fact received widespread press coverage and drew attention to the Act of Settlement's bar on Catholics ascending to the throne, and prompted calls in both Canada and the United Kingdom for the respective prime ministers to consider the issue. She did not give up her Canadian citizenship. Some reported unease was caused in royal circles when Kelly and Phillips were interviewed and photographed by Hello! magazine, for a reported fee of £500,000. The couple married on May 17, 2008, at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle with 300 guests in attendance. The service was conducted by David Conner, Dean of Windsor, and Kelly's dress was designed by Sassi Holford. For the occasion, the Princess Royal lent Kelly the Festoon Tiara which she had received as a gift in 1973 in Hong Kong, and Kelly wore a necklace and earrings from her husband. Her six bridesmaids included Zara Phillips, her husband's sister. The couple had a carriage procession before going to Frogmore House for a reception. In 2010, they returned to London after living in Hong Kong, where Peter Phillips had a job with the Royal Bank of Scotland, heading its sports sponsorship activities in the region. Autumn and Peter's first child, and the Queen's first great-grandchild, Savannah Anne Kathleen, was born in 2010 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. With dual citizenship, the child is the first Canadian citizen to be in the line of succession to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms. In 2012, at the same hospital, Phillips gave birth to another girl, Isla Elizabeth. Autumn and Peter Phillips separated in 2019. Their divorce was settled on June 14, 2021, after which she began a relationship with Donal Mulryan, brother of Sean Mulryan and the founder of the UK development and construction company Rockwell. As of June 2022, she was living in Cirencester, close by to her ex-husband and daughters.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Autumn Phillips was recorded at birth as Autumn Patricia Kelly. The authorities additionally record the headings Autumn Kelly, Autumm Patricia Phillips and Autumn Patricia Phillips. Her recorded languages were English and Canadian English. Her recorded confession was Church of England. She was the child of Brian Kelly and Kathleen McCarthy. She married Peter Phillips. 2 children are recorded: Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips.
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- 1.The Queen's grandson Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly have finalized their divorce. Insider.
- 2.Grice, Elizabeth. A perfect Autumn prepares to join the Royal Family. The Daily Telegraph. 31 July 2007.
- 3.The Montreal Gazette, 19 October 1962. New School, Both Big, Unique.
- 4.Elsworth, Catherine. Autumn Kelly. The Daily Telegraph. 8 August 2007.
- 5.Autumn Kelly was in Bob Hoskins film. The Daily Telegraph. 17 May 2008.
- 6.Barr, Sabrina. Queen's grandson Peter Phillips splits from wife Autumn after 12 years of marriage. The Independent. 11 February 2020.
- 7.Pierce, Andrew. Autumn Kelly, Peter Phillip's fiance. The Daily Telegraph. 17 May 2008.
- 8.CBC. Canadian Autumn Phillips talks about joining life with the Royal Family. 9 June 2016.
- 9.Peter Phillips's fiancée renounces her Catholic faith so he can keep his place in the Royal succession. Evening Standard. 2 May 2008.
- 10.Quinn, Ben. Young royals put on the Ritz for Queen's 80th birthday party. The Daily Telegraph. 6 December 2006.
- 11.BBC. Princess Anne's son set to marry. 28 July 2007.
- 12.Consent to marriage of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly
- 13.Vogue. A Close Look at the British Royal Family's Engagement Rings. 13 March 2017.
- 14.Brinkwire. Peter and Autumn Phillips to divorce after 12 years of marriage. September 2023.
- 15.Petre, Jonathan. Peter Phillips may renounce succession. The Daily Telegraph. 3 August 2007.
- 16.Pierce, Andrew. Peter's fiancée converts to save succession. The Daily Telegraph. 1 May 2008.
- 17.Spector, Norman. Why Canada must take on Britain over the 1701 Act of Settlement. The Globe and Mail. 30 August 2008.
- 18.Hometown of Canada's royal to be Autumn Kelly takes new status in stride. The Guardian.
- 19.BBC. Royal marries in Windsor wedding. 17 May 2008.
- 20.Pierce, Andrew. Queen will meet Prince Harry's girlfriend Chelsy Davy at Peter Phillips wedding. BBC. 17 May 2008.
- 21.Sassi Holford :: Royal Wedding at Windsor Castle. 2008.
- 22.Chang, Mahalia. The 17 Most Jaw-Dropping Tiaras Worn By Royal Brides. Harper's Bazaar.
- 23.Sudhaman, Arun. Phillips to lead RBS regional sponsorship. brandrepublic.asia. 20 August 2008.
- 24.royal.gov.uk. Mrs Peter Phillips has given birth to a baby girl, 30 December 2010. 30 December 2010.
- 25.First Great-grandchild for Queen. BBC News. 30 December 2010.
- 26.CTV. Queen's first great-grandchild has Canadian roots. 30 December 2010.
- 27.Hallemann, Caroline. Meet Isla Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's Great-Granddaughter. Town & Country. 26 June 2019.
- 28.Ellery, Ben. Queen's grandson Peter Phillips 'to split from his wife' after 12 years. The Times. 11 February 2020.
- 29.Peter Phillips: Queen's grandson and his wife to divorce. BBC News. 11 February 2020.
- 30.Ward, Victoria. Peter Phillips confirms separation from her, saying it is best for their daughters. The Daily Telegraph. 11 February 2020.
- 31.Gallagher, Sophie. Divorce settled for Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips. The Independent. 14 June 2021.
- 32.Griffiths, Emmy. Autumn Phillips steps out with new boyfriend and daughters Isla and Savannah. Hello!. 28 March 2022.
- 33.Tominey, Camilla. Peter Phillips steps out in public with his new girlfriend Lindsay Wallace at the Epsom Derby. The Telegraph. 4 June 2022.
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