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Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson | Source: Getty Images
Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson | Source: Getty Images

Maureen Wilson Is Robert Plant’s Ex-wife & Mother of 3 of His Children

Naomi Wanjala
Jan 24, 2024
03:31 A.M.

Maureen Wilson and English singer Robert Plant endured so much together as a couple, including their son's death and a near-fatal car accident. After many years together, the two, who met at a concert, decided to end their marriage.

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Maureen Wilson's romantic journey with her ex-husband, singer-songwriter Robert Plant, began in the vibrant atmosphere of a British R&B concert by the talented Georgie Fame in 1966. During this pivotal moment, Wilson, born in West Bromwich, found an instant connection with Plant that would shape her future.

Their relationship blossomed as they started spending more time together. Plant became a familiar presence at Wilson's family home on Trinity Road in West Bromwich, a community enriched by the diversity of Asian families.

Robert Plant at "One Show" at the BBC Broadcasting House on September 5, 2014, in London, United Kingdom | Source: Getty Images

Robert Plant at "One Show" at the BBC Broadcasting House on September 5, 2014, in London, United Kingdom | Source: Getty Images

Hailing from Goa, India, Wilson's family brought the richness of Indian culture, complete with its flavorful curries, aromatic spices, and melodic tunes. Immersed in this cultural exchange, Plant found a home away from home.

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The warm embrace of Wilson's family extended beyond hospitality; it became a cornerstone of Plant's life. While he occasionally lived with friends, he spent many days in the comforting company of Wilson's family.

Robert Plant's Ex-wife Was Pregnant When They Married

When Maureen Wilson fell pregnant, her now ex-husband was a few months from turning 20. Confronted with the anticipation of becoming parents, the pair, still in the bloom of their youth, decided to solidify their commitment through engagement.

Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson at Blakeshall in Worcestershire, England, circa September 1970 | Source: Getty Images

Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson at Blakeshall in Worcestershire, England, circa September 1970 | Source: Getty Images

Driven by a sense of responsibility and a commitment to traditional values, they exchanged vows on November 9, with Wilson eight months pregnant.

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Their wedding was followed by a celebratory reception at Queen Mary's Ballroom, where family and friends gathered to commemorate the joyous occasion.

A mere two weeks after exchanging vows, the couple welcomed their firstborn, a daughter named Carmen Plant.

Their final moments as a family unfolded during a holiday in Morocco, creating lasting memories for their children.

Robert Plant with his family near their home in Machynlleth, Wales, on October 15, 1976. | Source: Getty Images

Robert Plant with his family near their home in Machynlleth, Wales, on October 15, 1976. | Source: Getty Images

The family expanded further with the arrival of their second child, a son named Karac Pendragon Plant. The pair brought another bundle of joy into the world in January 1979 when they welcomed their third child, a son named Logan Romero.

Maureen Wilson's Five-Year-Old Son Died after Suffering from an Unknown Illness

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Tragedy struck the family in July 1977 when Maureen Wilson and Robert Plant faced the heart-wrenching loss of their young son, Karac, at the tender age of five.

The devastating event unfolded when Karac fell ill with an unknown illness, collapsing within a matter of days. He was urgently rushed to the hospital, where his health deteriorated, and he died before medical intervention could take place.

Plant, who was away on tour with his band, received the shattering news through a call from Wilson. Overwhelmed with grief, he immediately cut short his tour, rushing back to their home near Kidderminster.

Robert Plant, during the opening night of the 40th Montreux Jazz Festival, on late June 30, 2006, in Montreux | Source: Getty Images

Robert Plant, during the opening night of the 40th Montreux Jazz Festival, on late June 30, 2006, in Montreux | Source: Getty Images

Before the devastating loss of their son Karac, the Wilson-Plant family faced another harrowing ordeal—they were involved in a severe car accident. Maureen Wilson, who was behind the wheel, with Plant and their two children Carmen and Karac also in the car, lost control and hit a tree.

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While everyone in the vehicle sustained serious injuries, Wilson almost died as she suffered severe fractures, including those to her skull, pelvis, and leg. The urgent need for blood transfusions further complicated the situation. Being Anglo-Indian, Wilson faced the challenge of a less common blood type.

Robert Plant at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2022, in Glastonbury, England | Source: Getty Images

Robert Plant at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2022, in Glastonbury, England | Source: Getty Images

The year 1982 marked the end of Wilson and Plant's journey as husband and wife. Despite the shared joys and hardships they had weathered together, including the tragic loss of their son Karac and a near-fatal car accident, the couple found themselves at a crossroads. Their final moments as a family unfolded during a holiday in Morocco, creating lasting memories for their children.

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