Peter Phillips is also the first-born grandchild ofHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Let’s unpack the truth about Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips, shall we?

And that’s what it would have taken for Peter Phillips to have been styled as HRH Prince.

Peter Phillips headshot

One born without a royal crown in the U.K. is considered a commoner.

Princess Anne later acknowledged this was essentially accurate, according toThe Washington Post.

Perhaps more tellingly, the queen offered the groom earldom (viaExpress.co.uk).

Royals William, Harry and Peter

Had Phillips accepted, his children with Princess Anne would have been born with hereditary titles, perBritannica.

The offer was declined, however.

Another is HRH Princess Eugenie, the second daughter of Prince Andrew.

Baby Peter Phillips with mother

His younger and only sibling, Zara Phillips Tindall, appears to run a close second.

The published article’s title refers to Phillips as “the Queen’s favourite grandson.”

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Peter Phillips with Princess Anne

Autumn’s mum asked when Autumn broke the news.

Nevertheless, something Autumn Kelly didn’t see coming was the proposal.

Not that she didn’t immediately say yes, she toldTelegraph.

Peter Phillips and Queen Elizabeth II

“Mrs. Peter Phillips was yesterday safely delivered of a baby girl at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

The weight of the baby was 8lbs 8oz.

Mr. Peter Phillips was present at the birth.

Autumn Kelly and Peter Phillips

The announcement went on to say that the as-yet-unnamed baby stood “twelfth in line to the Throne.”

The announcement went on to say that although the decision is sad, their parting is nevertheless amicable.

Amicable, yes, but apparently, that wasn’t enough to inspire a reconciliation.

Peter Phillips and his family

But good parenting doesn’t preclude a new relationship, of course.

And yet he is not a working royal, according to theEvening Standard.

In each case,on behalf ofthe monarch, according toiNews.co.uk.

Lindsay Wallac with Peter Phillips

And by street racing, we mean horseracing on city streets.

Philipps was joined in the venture by The Jockey Club, among others.

Unfortunately, that hasn’t exactly come to fruition.

Peter Phillips work photo

Now, whoever said that everything is about who you know?

As it turns out, however, the advert wasn’t uniformly well-received.

First, the glorious estate?

Peter Phillips with Queen, Prince

Not actually Peter Phillips' residence.

Peter Phillips drinking milk