Sophie Turner is enjoying the ‘happy honeymoon phase’ with Peregrine Pearson – who has helped her ‘find herself again’ and ‘heal’ from the ‘pain’ of divorce from Joe Jonas
Sophie Turner’s blossoming new romance with Peregrine Pearson is more than just an affair; insiders claim she’s ‘finding herself’ through the British aristocrat amid her shocking split from Joe Jonas.
A source close to the 27-year-old actress told DailyMail.com exclusively that she and Peregrine, 29, are well and truly in the “honeymoon period” and that he has helped her heal from the breakdown of her four-year marriage.
The latest insight comes after Sophie and Peregrine spent the weekend at Blenheim Palace in Oxford with a group of friends, just days after they were pictured sharing another passionate public kiss.
“Sophie has been hurt by her breakup with Joe, and hanging out with Perry has really put her at ease,” the insider said.
Sophie Turner (front row, second from right) enjoys her new romance with aristocrat Peregrine Pearson (second row, second from left) – which is more than just an affair
The new couple appeared to confirm their relationship during a romantic stroll last week
‘At first she thought it was going to be nothing more than an affair and she had fun because it distracted her from her struggle with Joe and the divorce.
‘That’s when she realized she had to stop feeling bad for herself and accept that Perry continued to pursue her. Then she started thinking about him more and more and enjoying all the pleasure he gave her.’
They added: ‘Whatever you want to call it, the honeymoon phase or puppy love, that’s what it is now.
“Being with someone, especially during the holidays, and being happy is the best medicine Sophie can have right now.
‘Through Perry she finds herself again, she laughs again.’
Sophie and Peregrine looked every bit a couple in love as they enjoyed a weekend away in the countryside with friends.
The couple were invited by the Marquess and Marchioness of Blandford to spend a few days at Blenheim Palace in Oxford, where they enjoyed a hunting session in their extensive grounds.
In images posted to Instagram by fellow guest Jemima Herbet, Sophie and her British aristocratic boyfriend were seen smiling at the camera.
Sophie and Peregrine (far left) were photographed with other guests at Blenheim Palace during their weekend away
The Game of Thrones actress was spotted passionately kissing her boyfriend in London last week
Their latest romantic outing came months after they were spotted kissing in Paris in October
While other guests wore traditional waxed jackets and tartan blazers, the Game of Thrones actress looked chic in a cropped black puffer jacket, blue jeans and green rubber boots.
The A-List actress wore her blonde hair in a ponytail and wore minimal makeup for the excursion.
In another photo, Sophie – who announced her split from Joe, 34, in September – sat with her friends while Peregrine posed with his pals behind her.
The actress’s new love interest is the eldest son and heir of Michael Pearson, the 4th Viscount Cowdray – a former film producer who owns a significant part of the Pearson media empire.
Although Sophie is said to be worth as much as ten million dollars, this pales in comparison to Peregrine’s family fortune, which is believed to be more than £224 million ($273 million).
Sophie and Peregrine were first spotted kissing in the French capital during the World Cup in October, just two months after she confirmed her split from Joe.
Last Thursday they were pictured kissing in public for the second time during a nighttime stroll in London.
Joe, who has daughters Willa, three, and Delphine, one, with Sophie, was initially unhappy when photos emerged of his ex-wife and Peregrine. Sources close to the star claimed he felt it was ‘too soon’ after filing for divorce. .
Peregrine reportedly helped Sophie with her divorce from Joe Jonas
The aristocrat was in a relationship with Olympia, a 27-year-old model
But the singer has seemingly made a U-turn and now fully supports her decisions, with a separate source telling DailyMail.com last week: ‘Joe supports whatever choices she makes and if she’s happy, he’s happy. He loves his girls and his time with them.
“They have come to a point of mutual understanding and they will always have love for each other.”
The actress, who at the time was living in Taylor Swift’s New York apartment with their two daughters Willa, three, and Delphine, one, claimed to have discovered through the media that Joe was filing for divorce – and accused him of refusing hand over their children’s passports.
The pair reached a temporary detention agreement in October, which they announced in a joint statement.
“After a productive and successful mediation, we have agreed that the children will spend equal time in loving homes in both the US and Britain,” they said.
“We look forward to being great co-parents.”
Peregrine previously dated King Charles’ goddaughter, Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece, a 27-year-old model.
However, in September it emerged that they had gone their separate ways after ‘growing apart’.