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LONDON (UK): Jemima Khan and her Pakistani cricket legend husband Imran Khan have divorced, it was confirmed Wednesday.

The marriage between the daughter of the late billionaire Sir James Goldsmith and the cricketer-turned-politician caused a stir in 1995 for reasons, still to be elucidated by either of the two.

Perspective

Jemima had been a prominent socialite in London, mixing with the likes of the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

In a statement, Imran said Tuesday: "I can confirm that Jemima and I are divorced. My home and future are in Pakistan.

"Whilst Jemima has tried her very best to adapt to life in Pakistan over the last nine years, my political life has made it particularly difficult for her.

"This was a mutual decision and was clearly very sad for both of us. Needless to say, we remain on very good terms and our children will always be our first priority."

No Strain

The couple, who have two young sons, had denied recent speculation that their marriage was under strain.

Last year, Jemima said rumours that she was happier in London than living with her husband in Pakistan were untrue.

She had moved back to the UK to study at The School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

Imran leads the Tehreek-e-Insaf Party and is thought of as a possible apex leader of Pakistan with a significant slot.

Akbar Babar, Central Information Secretary of Tehreek-e-Insaf Party was quoted by the Western media as saying that; "Jemima, coming from the West, was hoping for a normal family life but that wasn't possible because of his political commitments and charity work."