Who is Peter Phillips? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In November

Also Known As: Peter Mark Andrew Phillips

Age: 47 Years, 47 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Autumn Phillips (m. 2008)

father: Mark Phillips

mother: Anne, Princess Royal

siblings: Zara Tindall

children: Isla Phillips, Savannah Phillips

British Men

Height: 1.83 m

City: Kent, England

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education: University of Exeter

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Where did Peter Phillips attend university?

Peter Phillips attended the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom.
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What is Peter Phillips' current occupation?

Peter Phillips works as a sports marketing executive.
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Has Peter Phillips ever been involved in any charity work?

Yes, Peter Phillips has been involved in various charitable activities and organizations.
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Does Peter Phillips have any special interests or hobbies?

Peter Phillips is known to have a passion for sports, particularly rugby.
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Has Peter Phillips ever been involved in any controversies?

Peter Phillips has maintained a relatively low public profile and has not been involved in any major controversies.

Childhood & Early Life

Peter Phillips was born Peter Mark Andrew Phillips, on November 15, 1977, in Paddington, London. His father, Mark Phillips, was a horseman, who won a gold medal at the ‘Olympic Games.’ His mother, Anne, Princess Royal, is the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

At the time of his birth, Phillips was the fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. He is the eldest grandchild of the Queen. There was a 41-gun salute from the ‘Tower of London,’ at the time of his birth. He was baptized at the ‘Buckingham Palace,’ by the Archbishop of Canterbury Donald Coggan.

Before Phillips’ birth, his parents refused an offer by the Queen, for the child to be born in peerage. Thus, he became the first child in the family, in more than 500 years, to be born without any courtesy titles. Phillips has a younger sister, Zara Tindall. He also has two half-sisters, Felicity Tonkin, and Stephanie Phillips.

Peter Phillips was raised at his family home in Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. He attended the ‘Port Regis Prep School’ for his early studies. Later, he joined the ‘Gordonstoun School,’ where other members of the royal family studied. He was the head boy at the school, and was also actively involved in sports. He played rugby, and water sports. Following his father’s footsteps, Phillips, too, became an excellent horde rider. He graduated in sports science from the ‘University of Exeter,’ and was also part of the rugby team at the university.

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Career

Peter Phillips started working, even before his graduation. During his sabbatical year between high school and university, Phillips moved to Sydney, Australia, to work for the ‘Sports Entertainment Limited.’ During this period, he also worked for the ‘Formula One’ racing team, owned by Jackie Stewart.

In 2000, Phillips graduated from the ‘University of Exeter,’ and joined ‘Jaguar,’ as their corporate hospitality manager. His interest in racing brought him once again to the world of racing. Phillips worked as sponsorship accounts manager for the racing team owned by ‘Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited.’

In September 2005, Peter Phillips joined the ‘Royal Bank of Scotland,’ as a manager. He worked with the bank for a long period of time. During his tenure with the ‘RBS,’ he worked in Hong Kong as well. In 2012, Phillips quit the ‘RBS’ and joined Sports Entertainment Limited, U.K., as managing director.

In August 2012, Phillips was invited as the ‘Guest of Honor’ at the rugby league ‘Challenge Cup’ final match between the ‘Warrington Wolves,’ and the ‘Leeds Rhinos.’ In 2016, he was instrumental in organizing the ‘Patron’s Lunch,’ during the 90th birthday celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II.

Family & Personal Life

Peter Phillips keeps his personal life closely guarded. He was in a relation with Elizabeth Lorio. The couple lived together for some time, but eventually parted ways. Later, Phillips was romantically involved with a flight attendant Tara Swain, for a brief period.

He is married to Autumn Kelly. In 2003, he met Autumn during the ‘Canadian Grand Prix,’ in Montreal. The couple fell in love, and decided to get married. Their marriage was solemnized at the ‘St. George’s Chapel,’ at ‘Windsor Castle,’ on May 17, 2008. Kelly was a Roman Catholic by birth. Before marriage, she converted to the Church of England. This ensured that Peter Phillips did not lose his place in the line of succession to the throne.

Phillips and Kelly have two daughters. Their first child, Savannah Anne Kathleen, was born in December 2010. She is fifteenth in the line of succession to the throne. Their second daughter, Isla Elizabeth, was born in March, 2012.

Phillips is known for his simple and unassuming lifestyle. He never used his royal lineage as a means for moving up in his career. Several of his colleagues did not know about his connections with the royal family. He does not carry any honorary title, and has no personal security officers.

Facts About Peter Phillips

Peter Phillips is the first grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, making him 15th in line to the British throne.

He is known for being a down-to-earth royal who has pursued a career outside of the traditional royal duties.

Peter Phillips is the founder of the equestrian event management company, SEL UK, which has organized prestigious horse trials.

He is a dedicated father to his two daughters, Savannah and Isla, and values maintaining a sense of normalcy for his family.

Peter Phillips has participated in various charitable endeavors, supporting causes such as children's health and well-being.

Peter Phillips Biography

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Where did Peter Phillips attend university?

What is Peter Phillips' current occupation?

Has Peter Phillips ever been involved in any charity work?

Does Peter Phillips have any special interests or hobbies?

Has Peter Phillips ever been involved in any controversies?