That is correct. Unlike the US, the UK does not have “no fault” divorces. Separation is living apart. Since he is a public figure, they can still step out as a couple but be legally separated provided they are living in different residences.

Nods. That is, of course, if they ever really married.

Even if registered that joke of a ‘marriage’ would be voidable on so many grounds it’s not even funny. So no, that’s not it either…

Aeltri