Autumn Kelly changes religion ahead of Royal Wedding
The girlfriend of Princess Anne’s son Peter Phillips has dramatically changed her religion, it was revealed last night — weeks before they wed.
It means Peter, 30, will now not lose his position as an heir to the throne.
The 11th in line would have had to give up his royal standing when he marries Autumn Kelly, 31, in three weeks if she had remained a Catholic.
But she has now become a member of the Church of England — of which the Queen is Defender of the Faith. Under the Act of Settlement of 1701, royals who marry Catholics are removed from the line of succession, like Prince Michael of Kent.
Buckingham Palace insisted that the decision to convert was Autumn’s alone – and took place several months ago. A spokeswoman said last night: “Autumn has been welcomed into the Church of England.”
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be the chief guests at the couple’s May 17 wedding in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. (via The Sun)
May 1st, 2008 20:57
what is her religion ckeck this out
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=563153&in_page_id=1770
May 1st, 2008 20:59
what is her religion before
May 2nd, 2008 09:28
so great for Peter that he wants to change his religion for his fiancee Autumn kelly, so lovely! it’s like in the name of love ha..ha..i wish both of you marriage become eternal ever after amien. my feelings peter is a mature guy & can be a good husband for his candidate new family too! i think that’s why wills example of him figure!
May 2nd, 2008 09:32
Bluefire, Autumn kelly religion is Rome Catholic and now peter change to be that religion.
May 3rd, 2008 14:43
No, Ms. Kelly is changing from Roman Catholic to Church of England so that Mr. Phillips will not have to give up his claim to the throne. If she had not changed, or if he had converted to Roman Catholicism, he would have been required to give up his place in the succession.
May 9th, 2008 20:03
“what good does it do to gain the whole world but lose your soul”
May 9th, 2008 20:17
Really ! Never loose it Autumn, seems in two weeks time you’ve lost your true beliefs (religion) and money for what…doesn’t bring happiness to the soul.
Nice saying terrance.