Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has announced his shock split from wife Lulu after 25 years of marriage.
A spokesperson for the actor told The Sun this week: “I can confirm that Hugh Bonneville and Lulu Williams have separated.”
A source reportedly told the publication that Lucinda, 55, ‘feels as if 20-odd years of marriage counts for nothing’.
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A source also said of the West Sussex-based couple that Bonneville had been away ‘filming a lot this year’.
They added: ”It’s a shame as locally they were known to be a very sociable couple.”
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The couple, who knew each other as teenagers, tied the knot in 1998.
The pair reportedly renewed their vows in Las Vegas in 2018. They share son Felix together.
Bonneville is known for playing Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, in the hit series Downton Abbey.
He is also known for playing Bernie in Notting Hill, opposite Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant and known for the Paddington films.
In May, Bonneville hosted the King’s Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle on May 7.
He previously said in a statement about the event: ”I’m delighted to be taking part in this unique event, celebrating the best of musical entertainment in honour of His Majesty’s coronation.”
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”In true British style, come rain or shine it will be a night to remember.”