UK: Queen Elizabeth's cousin, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, 53 on Sunday came out and revealed that he is gay, making him the first member of the British royal family to come out as gay and
the most senior
aristocrat of his generation.
Speaking to the Mail on Sunday newspaper, Mountbatten,
who and has three children with ex-wife Penelope Thompson, said he had struggled with his sexuality but was happy to
now be in a partnership with James Coyle, an airline cabin services
director.
"Penny was aware before we got married. I told her I was
bisexual, that my attraction went both ways. She was understanding and I
will always be grateful to her," said Mountbatten.
Mountbatten, who is the
great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria
great-nephew of Earl Mountbatten of
Burma said he still struggles with his sexuality and was happy to be where he is.
"'Coming out' is
such a funny phrase but it's what I suppose I did in a rather roundabout
way, emerging to a place I'm happy to be. I have struggled with my
sexuality and in some ways I still do; it has been a real journey to
reach this point" Mountbatten added.
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| Lord Ivar with his former wife Penny with whom he has three daughters. |
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| Lord Ivar Mountbatten (left), and boyfriend James Coyle |
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