Robert Peston and Charlotte Edwardes end seven-year relationship on good terms
Journalist Robert Peston and his partner Charlotte Edwardes have ended their relationship after nearly seven years together. The couple, once regarded as one of London's most prominent media pairs, began dating in late 2017 but have now decided to part ways. Both have confirmed they remain on good terms despite the split. Peston and Edwardes first met at a Christmas party in 2017. Their connection grew quickly, and by 2018, Peston had moved in with Edwardes and her three children from a previous marriage. The relationship marked a new chapter for Peston, who had previously lost his wife, Sian Busby, to lung cancer in 2012 at the age of 51. He later admitted to feeling 'desperately guilty' about falling in love again after her death.
Peston, a well-known political editor, has an adult son from his marriage to Busby, as well as a stepson. Edwardes, meanwhile, established herself as a respected journalist, transitioning from *The Sunday Telegraph* to roles at *The Guardian* and MSN UK. Her debut novel, *Trouble Was*, is set for release in July. The couple's separation comes after years of being seen as a high-profile duo in media circles. Despite the breakup, they have emphasised their continued friendship and mutual respect.
The split leaves Peston and Edwardes focusing on their individual careers and families. Edwardes will soon publish her first novel, while Peston remains a prominent figure in political journalism. Both have made it clear that their friendship endures beyond the relationship.
