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Who is Peter Phillips? The Queen’s grandson
Plus a look at his relationship history
PETER Phillips is the eldest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.
Over the years, Princess Anne's son has been known for his love life hitting the headlines, and in April 2024 The Sun exclusively revealed he had split from his long term girlfriend.
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Who is Peter Phillips?
Peter Phillips is a member of the Royal Family.
He was born to Princess Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips on November 15, 1977, at St Mary’s Hospital.
As hereditary titles are passed down through the male line, and Captain Phillips does not have a royal title, Peter did not inherit a royal title at birth.
Peter’s parents rejected an offer from the Queen to give him a title, which would have enabled him to be born into peerage.
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It’s thought that they wanted their child to have the chance to lead a normal life.
Royal insiders have previously said that Peter was the late Queen’s “favourite” grandson.
While they are related to the British Royal Family, Peter and Zara have never carried out royal duties.
Who is Peter Phillips' ex-wife Autumn?
Autumn Kelly is a Canadian-born management consultant.
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She met Peter at the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix, where she was working for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
It’s said that at the time she didn't know he was Queen Elizabeth’s grandson.
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She later moved to the UK, where she lived with Peter in an apartment in Kensington, London.
The pair were married in 2008, and remained together until their divorce.
In February 2020, Peter confirmed he was divorcing his wife, saying "it's sad but is best for the kids".
The decision to divorce and share custody came about after many months of discussions and although sad, is an amicable one
Peter and Autumn
A statement issued on their behalf said: "After informing HM The Queen and members of both families last year, Peter and Autumn jointly agreed to separate.
"They had reached the conclusion that this was the best course of action for their two children and ongoing friendship.
"The decision to divorce and share custody came about after many months of discussions and although sad, is an amicable one.
"The couple's first priority will remain the continued well being and upbringing of their wonderful daughters Savannah (nine) and Isla (seven).
"Both families were naturally sad at the announcement, but fully supportive of Peter and Autumn in the joint decision to co-parent their children."
"Both Peter and Autumn have remained in Gloucestershire to bring up their two children where they have been settled for a number of years."
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Who are Peter Phillips' children?
Peter’s first child, Savannah, is the late Queen’s oldest great-grandchild.
Savannah was born in December 2010, and became the first Canadian citizen to be in the line of succession to the thrones of the Commonwealth realms.
In July, 2012, Autumn gave birth to another girl, Isla Elizabeth.
It has been speculated that Isla’s middle name is in honour of the Queen, though this has never been officially confirmed.
Savannah is currently 18th in line to the throne and Isla is 19th in line to the throne.
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Who has Peter Phillips dated?
After his divorce from Autumn, Peter started a relationship with Lindsay Wallace in 2021, even introducing her to his late grandmother.
However, after three years together it was revealed they had broken up.
The split was reportedly "amicable", with nobody else believed to be involved.
A source said: “They were friends before their relationship blossomed.
"But Peter and Lindsay have gone their separate ways as the relationship simply ran its course.”
They first met when Lindsay and Phillip's sister Zara both attended £45,000-a-year Gordonstoun School, Scotland.
It is believed he and Lindsay reconnected and became friends again at a 2019 reunion.
What does Peter Phillips do now?
Peter started his working career off in hospitality, working for big companies like Jaguar.
He is now the managing director of Sports & Entertainment UK Ltd, which has its headquarters on Buckingham Palace Road in London.
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Peter set up the company with his friend James Erskine in 2012.
The business aims to "increase the commercial value for both sports and entertainment rights holders in the UK, whilst delivering world class events to London".
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