The Royal Family is facing more heartbreak today after releasing its second divorce statement in as many weeks.
The Queen's nephew David Armstrong-Jones, the second Earl of Snowdon, is to separate from his wife Serena.
It comes just a week after the Monarch's grandson Peter Phillips announced he will be divorcing his wife Autumn.
The news of both marital breakdowns is said to have upset the Queen, who finds the idea of divorce "uncomfortable".
Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, says the Queen used to have a key bit of advice to the couples in her family facing difficult times.
She told OK! magazine: "I think the Queen feels it's all too easy to get divorced now.
"She used to say, 'Just wait two years and see if you can make it work.' She will have urged Peter and Autumn to try again."
Ingrid believes the Queen is very grateful for the strength of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's marriage.
She said: "She's sad but she's also quite pragmatic - she wouldn't have survived this long if she wasn't. Thankfully, she has William and Kate. If she didn't have them I think she might say to herself, 'Goodness, after over 70 years on the throne, it's come to nothing.'"
The Queen has dealt with a number of divorces among her closest of her family, including three of her four children.
Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne have all split from their other halves, with Peter becoming the first of her grandchildren to divorce.
The couple, who have two children, confirmed the sad news in a statement. They said: "After informing HM The Queen and members of both families last year, Peter and Autumn jointly agreed to separate.
"They had reached the conclusion that this was the best course of action for their two children and ongoing friendship.
"The decision to divorce and share custody came about after many months of discussions and although sad, is an amicable one.
"The coup le's first priority will remain the continued well being and upbringing of their wonderful daughters Savannah (nine) and Isla (seven).
"Both families were naturally sad at the announcement, but fully supportive of Peter and Autumn in the joint decision to co-parent their children.
"Both Peter and Autumn have remained in Gloucestershire to bring up their two children where they have been settled for a number of years.
"Peter and Autumn have requested privacy and compassion for their children while the family continues to adapt to these changes."
The Queen is said to be 'very upset' about the separation.
Canadian-born Autumn will not return to her home country, but will remain in Gloucestershire where they will co-parent their children.
David and Serena Armstrong-Jones's statement, which was released last night, also asked for privacy.
It read: "The Earl and Countess of Snowdon have amicably agreed that their marriage has come to an end and that they shall be divorced.
"They ask that the press respect their privacy and that of their family."
