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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.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

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. Born in Montreal, Quebec, she married Peter Phillips in 2008, had two daughters, separated in 2019, and divorced in 2021.

Early life

Autumn Patricia Kelly was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1978. Sources identify her as Canadian-born and note that she later studied at McGill University.

Marriage to Peter Phillips

Phillips became widely known through her marriage to Peter Phillips, announced in 2007 and celebrated at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in May 2008. Peter Phillips is the son of Princess Anne and a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

Family

Autumn Phillips and Peter Phillips have two daughters, Savannah and Isla. The couple separated in 2019 and divorced in 2021.

Later life

After the divorce, Phillips continued to appear in public in connection with her daughters and family events. Some reports state that she has been in a relationship with Donal Mulryan.

Key facts

  • Autumn Phillips was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on 3 May 1978.
  • Her birth name is Autumn Patricia Kelly.
  • She married Peter Phillips in 2008 and had two daughters.
  • The couple separated in 2019 and divorced in 2021.
  • She is a Canadian-born former member of the extended British royal family.
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Canadian context

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Autumn Phillips?
Autumn Phillips is a Canadian-born former wife of Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne.
What is Autumn Phillips's birth name?
Her birth name is Autumn Patricia Kelly.
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.
When did Autumn Phillips and Peter Phillips separate?
They separated in 2019 and divorced in 2021.

References

  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