Hugh Bonneville’s estranged wife still wearing ring as she’s seen for first time since learning about his new romance
THE estranged wife of Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is seen still wearing her wedding ring — nearly six months after we told of their separation.
Our exclusive snap is the first time Lucinda “Lulu” Williams, 55, has been pictured since she found out about her husband’s new romance.
She was reportedly “really hurt” after The Sun on Sunday revealed Hugh, 60 — who ended his 25-year marriage last July — had been on a string of dates with Canadian divorcee Claire Rankin, 53.
Lulu was seen shopping in Petersfield, Hants, near her marital home in West Sussex.
Hugh was first seen without his wedding ring at the star-studded marriage ceremony of Downton co-star Michelle Dockery , 41, and Jasper Waller-Bridge last September.
He has been pictured without it on a number of occasions since.
It comes as it emerged Hugh has joined celebrity dating app Raya – despite his fledgling romance with Claire.
He has verified his account by connecting it to his Instagram page, which has 177,000 followers.
But despite Raya being a matchmaking service, Hugh’s profile says he is “just looking for friends”.
Hugh is expected to reprise his role of Lord Grantham in a third Downton film, due out next year, after the first two banked more than £220million.
