Richard Hammond's wife Mindy teased hubby over lack of 'romantic trips' before split Richard Hammond's wife Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond once teased that the couple did not enjoy romantic getaways together.
In our 22 years together we have managed precisely two 'romantic mini-breaks' - one in the first year of our relationship when we camped in Buttermere and woke to soggy bottoms and four inches of water and the other a quick trip to Rome a couple of years ago when we were both so exhausted we found ourselves nodding off after lunch and missing most of our sightseeing time.
She wrote about their experience whilst discussing having recently enjoyed a "liaison" together in France, with her flying out to meet Richard, who had been working in Spain, whilst their kids remained in the UK.
It was announced on Thursday that the former Top Gear presenter, 55, has split from his wife Mindy, 59, after 28 years together.
The former couple, who have been married since 2002, are parents to daughters Izzy Hammond, 23, and Willow Hammond, 21, together.
