Boris Johnson and estranged wife Marina Wheeler agree divorce settlement after separating two years ago
- Judge Sarah Gibbons oversaw a hearing in the Central Family Court in London
- Case number revealed the pair were involved in a dispute over money or assets
- Mr Johnson is now living with current partner Carrie Symonds at Downing Street
- Judge Gibbons today gave Ms Wheeler the go-ahead to apply for divorce decree
Boris Johnson and his estranged wife Marina Wheeler have reached an agreement relating to the division of money after separating two years ago.
Judge Sarah Gibbons oversaw a private hearing in the Central Family Court in London on Tuesday.
A case number revealed Mr Johnson, who is now living with Carrie Symonds at Downing Street, and Ms Wheeler were involved in a dispute over money or assets.
Judge Gibbons gave Ms Wheeler the go-ahead to apply for a divorce decree which would bring the marriage to an end – a Decree Absolute.
Neither Mr Johnson nor Ms Wheeler were at the hearing, with both sides represented by barristers.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and estranged wife Marina Wheeler have reached an agreement relating to money following their separation two years ago
Mr Johnson is pictured with his current girlfriend Carrie Symonds ahead of his keynote speech on the final day of the annual Conservative Party in October
Ms Wheeler and Mr Johnson married in 1993 and have four children. They separated in 2018.
Mr Johnson, 55, has been dating Carrie Symonds, 31, since last year and the couple now live together in Downing Street.
Tuesday’s hearing lasted 10 minutes, with Mr Johnson represented by Neil Russell and Ms Wheeler by Lucy Stone QC.
Judge Gibbons approved a written consent order.
Mr Johnson is pictured casting his vote in the 2015 general election alongside his then wife Marina (left), and with current partner Miss Symonds after the 2019 election (right)