100 years ago, getting divorced as a member of the British royal family was almost unthinkable.
Divorce was still taboo for average citizens, let alone those of the highest social standing in the country.
However, modern times soon changed that.
At the time of their separation, Zara and Peter were still very young.
Do they still have a relationship, or do they avoid each other at all costs?
More importantly, how does Anne’s second husband, Lawrence, feel about the entire situation?
Princess Anne andCaptain Mark Phillipsdecided to take a slightly unusual route.
When Phillips married his second wife, Sandy Pflueger, he continued to live there.
The couple even raised their daughter, Stephanie, at the farm.
Peter Phillips also used to call the estate home, prior to divorcing his wife, Autumn.
It remains Princess Anne’s beloved primary residence and country retreat.
There is one thing in particular that binds the entire family unit together: horses.
This passion has been passed down to their daughter, Zara Tindall, who is also an avid equestrian.
Peter Phillips is also involved in the industry, having sat as chairman for the City Racing Organization.
Whenever something important happens, the royal exes band together to ensure it all goes off without a hitch.
Once you’re a royal, you never quite leave it all behind.
Unlike some of theother royal separation situations, the exes have managed to stay friendly.
They tied the knot in 1996, welcoming their daughter, Stephanie Phillips, the same year.
Just as Anne smiles and laughs with Phillips at events, so does Laurence.
Anne and Laurence have been married for over thirty years, proving their romance is built to last.
As a result, there have been no public disagreements or headline-making spats between the trio.
In 2022, reports surfaced that he was dating Belgian equestrian Florence Standaert.
(That is, if the romance works out.)
Phillips wasn’t the only ex missing.
