The Queen’s grandson and his estranged wife are trying to settle their divorce case, the High Court has heard.
Peter Phillips and Autumn Phillips, both 43, announced their separation in February last year, describing their split as ‘sad’ but ‘amicable’.
The pair said at the time that they would share custody of their two daughters and that the decision was ‘the best course of action for their two children and ongoing friendship’.
At a preliminary hearing on Tuesday, Mr Justice Peel was told that the former couple is “continuing to endeavour to settle the case” over their finances.
A further hearing is due to take place next month, in the event that the pair are unable to reach an agreement.
When announcing their plans to divorce last year, the couple’s spokesperson said in a joint statement:
“The couple’s first priority will remain the continued wellbeing and upbringing of their wonderful daughters Savannah and Isla.
“Both families were naturally sad at the announcement, but fully supportive of Peter and Autumn in the joint decision to co-parent their children.”
The Princess Royal‘s only son is the first of the Queen and the late Duke of Edinburgh‘s grandchildren to divorce.
Peter, who does not carry out royal duties, was last seen publicly when he walked alongside his cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry, in the procession at Prince Philip’s funeral in Windsor last month.
