Hey there, history buffs and royal watchers! On September 22, something truly remarkable happened in the world of royalty. Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, married his partner, James Coyle. This ceremony marked the first-ever same-sex wedding in the royal family's history. It's an incredible moment that deserves all the attention it's getting!
Let’s dive into the background of this trailblazing couple. Ivar is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria and the great-nephew of Prince Philip’s uncle, Earl Louis Mountbatten. He's also the third cousin once removed of Queen Elizabeth herself. Not only that, but he’s the first openly gay member of the British monarch's extended family. Talk about breaking barriers and paving the way for the future!
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View this post on InstagramWell we did it finally! It was an amazing day despite the miserable British weather. Fabulous service conducted by Trish Harrogate, chief Registrar for Devon, who set the perfect but lighthearted tone for what is a serious occasion. The accompanying gospel choir were amazing. Thank you so much to Bristol’s Teachers Rock Choir for your superb singing. Also @venetianorrington for the great photos. Most importantly a massive thanks to my 3 gorgeous girls for being so understanding and supportive, without their support this could never have happened! And finally the biggest thank you to James for being just perfect……#wedidit #wonderfulday #despitetherain
After the wedding, Ivar took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post celebrating the big day. Despite the gloomy British weather, he described the day as absolutely amazing. He praised Trish Harrogate, the chief Registrar for Devon, for conducting a service that was both serious and lighthearted. The gospel choir, Bristol’s Teachers Rock Choir, added a magical touch with their incredible performance. Ivar also extended his gratitude to his three beautiful daughters for their unwavering support. “And finally, the biggest thank you to James for being just perfect…,” he wrote. This is a love story worth celebrating!
Ivar's journey to this moment wasn't a straightforward one. In 2016, he famously came out as gay after being married to his ex-wife, Penelope Anne Vere Thompson, from 1994 until 2011. Together, they have three daughters. His openness about his sexuality has been nothing short of inspiring, showing that love knows no bounds.
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View this post on InstagramAs poor James had to work today I decided to take my fab ex-wife to the races with my gorgeous girls. Sadly my littlest couldn’t join us as she had to go back to school. #Royalascot #moveoverjamespennysback #cantmakemymindup #mumsaidtryeverythingonce #dayoutwiththefamily
A Beautiful Friendship
Ivar recently revealed to The Daily Mail that he told Penny before they got married that he was bisexual. Fast forward to today, and it’s clear that they've maintained a strong friendship. In fact, Penny walked Ivar down the aisle at his wedding to James. That’s some serious grace and understanding right there!
“Luckily for future and former spouses. My daughters decided it was only right their Mum should walk me down the aisle and give me away to James. Here’s hoping he won’t say no at the last minute. ? #VeryCoolEx #ReadAllAboutIt #CantMakeMyMindUp,” Ivar captioned a photo of himself, Penny, and James months before the wedding. It’s heartwarming to see such positivity and mutual respect in this family dynamic.
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