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00:20 Almost a year and a half after announcing their separation,
00:24 Peter Phillips and his ex-wife Autumn have finalized their divorce.
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00:31 The former couple released a joint statement on Monday revealing that all the financial
00:36 aspects of their divorce have been resolved and approved by the High Court.
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00:43 The statement read, "Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn,
00:47 they continue to put the well-being and upbringing of their wonderful daughters Savannah and Isla
00:52 first and foremost."
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00:56 Both Peter and Autumn are pleased to have resolved matters amicably with
01:00 the children firmly at the forefront of those thoughts and decisions.
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01:07 It concluded, "Peter and Autumn have requested privacy and consideration for
01:12 their children as the family adapts to a new chapter in their lives."
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01:18 The pair first met in 2003 at the Formula Grand Prix held in Montreal,
01:23 getting married in 2008 at Saint.
01:25 [Music]
01:30 George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
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01:35 Phillips, who is the only son of Princess Anne,
01:37 is the first royal in his generation to get a divorce.
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01:44 When their separation was announced in February of last year,
01:48 sources close to the couple told Vanity Fair that, "This is something of a conscious uncoupling."
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01:56 They continued, "There is no acrimony, very sadly they have grown apart."
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02:05 The idea that Peter was blindsided isn't correct.
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02:11 They have been having discussions about their marriage for some time and the family have
02:15 been aware that things haven't been going well since last autumn.
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02:22 But despite their divorce, autumn is still very much a part of the family and,
02:27 according to a family friend, will continue to work closely with both Peter's sister,
02:31 Zara Tindall, and her husband, Mike, who celebrity golfing events she helps organize.
02:37 [Music]
02:40 "She sees Mike and Zara every day and that won't change."
02:44 [Music]
02:47 "They're all very close," the source said.
02:50 [Music]
02:53 The family are sad but supportive of the situation.
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02:59 As for Peter and autumn, they are taking it step by step.
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03:06 Quote.
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