The Queen's grandson to marry Canadian girlfriend

12 April 2012

Queen Elizabeth II's grandson is set marry a Canadian businesswoman, the palace announced tonight.

Peter Phillips, the 29-year-old son of the queen's daughter Princess Anne, will marry his girlfriend, Autumn Kelly, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

The couple met at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in 2003.

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Peter Phillips and his bride-to-be Autumn Kelly

"The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Peter Phillips to Autumn, daughter of Mr. Brian and Mrs. Kitty Kelly," the palace said.

Phillips is 10th in line to the throne, but holds no royal title and does not carry out official royal duties. He works for the Royal Bank of Scotland.

Peter with sister Zara and mum, Princess Anne

Peter and his cousins, Prince William and Prince Harry

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