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People File • British Royalty

Peter Phillips

Peter Mark Andrew Phillips (born 15 November 1977) is a British businessman and member of the British royal family.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Peter Phillips is a British businessman and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II. He is known as the non-titled son of Princess Anne and for his marriage to Canadian Autumn Kelly.

Who is Peter Phillips?

Peter Mark Andrew Phillips was born 15 November 1977 at St Mary’s Hospital, London. He is the eldest child of Anne, Princess Royal, and Captain Mark Phillips, and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. As of 2026, he is 19th in line to the British throne.

Career and royal status

Phillips has built a professional career in business, including roles in sports management and commercial partnerships. He holds no royal title and is not generally considered a working royal, distinguishing him from senior royals who carry out official duties.

Marriage and Canadian connection

Phillips married Canadian Autumn Kelly in 2008; the couple had two daughters, Savannah and Isla, before divorcing in 2021. Kelly’s Canadian background has made Phillips a figure of particular interest to Canadian royal-watchers.

In short

  • Eldest child of Princess Anne and eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II
  • Holds no royal title and is not a working royal
  • Ex-wife Autumn Kelly is Canadian
  • 19th in line to the throne as of 2026
Canadian angle

Peter Phillips’ first wife, Autumn Kelly, is Canadian, which has made him a figure of interest to Canadian royal-watchers.

Quick questions

Who is Peter Phillips?
Peter Phillips is a British businessman and a member of the British royal family, the eldest child of Princess Anne and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.
Does Peter Phillips have a royal title?
No, he does not hold a royal title, though he is a senior member of the royal family by birth.
What is Peter Phillips' place in the line of succession?
As of 2026, he is 19th in line to the British throne.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Phillips
    Supports: Birth date, parentage, status as a British businessman and royal family member, and line of succession.
  2. BritRoyals — https://www.britroyals.com/family.asp?id=peter
    Supports: Full name, birth details, marriage to Autumn Kelly, and children.
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9gl0x7lj9o
    Supports: Current line of succession, family relationship to King Charles III, and marriage to Harriet Sperling.
  4. Town & Country — https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a19814042/peter-phillips-facts/
    Supports: Business career overview, marriage to Autumn Kelly, and lack of royal title.