They may not be the most famous royals in the family, but you've definitely seen Princess Anne's granddaughters melt the hearts of royal fans everywhere. Here's how they look all grown up.
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00:00They may not be the most famous royals in the family, but you've definitely seen Princess Anne's
00:06granddaughters melt the hearts of royal fans everywhere. Here's how they look all grown up.
00:12On December 29, 2010, Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly introduced their firstborn,
00:18and 12th in line to the throne at the time, Savannah Anne Kathleen Phillips.
00:23Born in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Savannah's birth was initially clouded in mystery,
00:28with her name being withheld from the public, it would take a church service in Sandringham for her
00:33name to be revealed to the world. Despite this, Buckingham Palace released a statement following
00:38her birth, revealing their relation at the arrival of a new family member. The statement read,
00:44"'The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips,
00:48and Autumn's family have been informed and are delighted with the news.'"
00:53Savannah's birth also marked two new milestones within the royal family.
00:57Savannah was the first great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip,
01:01marking a new generation of royals with Prince George and Princess Charlotte to follow.
01:06Moreover, Savannah is also the first in the royal line of succession
01:10to have both Canadian and British citizenship, with her mother being from Montreal.
01:15Since her birth, Savannah Phillips has maintained a relatively normal life.
01:20Unlike other family members, this allowed her to focus on being a child.
01:24As a result, Savannah has been known to be a troublemaker during public appearances.
01:29According to body language expert Judy James,
01:32Savannah is easily the most rebellious of her relatives. She told Express,
01:37"'With royal rebels Zara and Mike as her aunt and uncle,
01:40stoic Princess Anne as her granny, and a whole gang of younger royal children to ring-lead the
01:46fun with, it's no wonder that Savannah Phillips is currently leading an exclusive but competitive
01:51set of runners when it comes to winning the title of the most rebellious young royal."
01:56Examples of this can be seen through her public appearances with Prince George.
02:00The two had a viral moment in 2018 when she and George bantered with each other
02:05on the Buckingham Palace balcony, viewing the Trooping of the Colour ceremony.
02:10Born on March 29, 2012, Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly introduced their second-born,
02:16Isla Elizabeth Phillips, to the world. Although sisters Isla and Savannah Phillips
02:21are drastically different. Along with leading a relatively normal life as children,
02:26Savannah is deemed the more rebellious sister, while Isla is more reserved. Despite this,
02:31the two have shared numerous adorable moments alongside each other,
02:35further proving their strong sisterly connection.
02:38Peter and Autumn made sure that their second daughter's middle name was connected to their
02:42royal lineage. While Savannah's middle name is an ode to her grandmother, Princess Anne,
02:48Isla's middle name pays homage to her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
02:53Given the queen's influence on the royal family, Isla shares the middle name with
02:57several other relatives. Being born into the royal family comes with a list of privileges
03:02and responsibilities, like being within the line of succession to the throne.
03:07You don't think of them as the royal family when you're with them,
03:10they're just like every other family."
03:11In 2020, Princess Anne explained to Vanity Fair that she chose not to grant royal titles
03:17to her children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, because of the intense commitment
03:22required by royal duties. I think most people would argue that there are downsides to having
03:27titles, so I think that was probably the right thing to do. Though they are still in the line
03:31of succession, Savannah and Isla Phillips don't carry out the same amount of responsibilities
03:36as their relatives with royal titles. While this doesn't necessarily have to be a permanent
03:41decision, it certainly is one their dad Peter has continued to uphold. As of 2024, Savannah
03:48went from 12th in line to the throne to 19th, while Isla went from 13th to 20th.
03:54From making their balcony debut in 2017, Savannah and Isla Phillips began to make
04:00several public appearances alongside their royal family in 2018. This continued in October 2018,
04:07when Savannah and Isla played a major role in Princess Eugenie's wedding.
04:11On October 12, 2018, Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank in St. George's Chapel at Windsor
04:17Castle. With her sister Princess Beatrice as the maid of honor, Eugenie had a long list of
04:23bridesmaids at the ceremony, including Princess Charlotte and Savannah and Isla Phillips,
04:27who wore stunning white dresses with green sashes at the waist.
04:32Given Savannah Phillips' close relationship with Prince George,
04:35it's no surprise that she and Isla Phillips maintain a strong connection with their other
04:39cousins. As the eldest of Queen Elizabeth's great-grandchildren, it's important for the two
04:45sisters to develop strong bonds with their relatives and set the tone for their generation
04:49of royals. Luckily, Savannah and Isla are more than welcoming to new arrivals in the family.
04:55In 2019, Savannah and Isla welcomed Zara and Mike Tyndall's second daughter,
05:00Lena, with open arms during an outdoor playdate.
05:04After meeting at the 2003 Canadian Grand Prix, Peter Phillips strung up a lengthy relationship
05:10with Autumn Kelly. Although she was initially unaware he was a royal, the two seamlessly
05:15gravitated toward each other and got married in 2008 in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
05:21Following their nuptials, the two welcomed Savannah and Isla Phillips into their family,
05:26but it wouldn't be long before their marriage took a turn.
05:29Today, the couple confirmed they are to split. A sad decision, they called it,
05:34but they insisted an amicable one.
05:36After splitting in 2019, Peter and Autumn ultimately decided to divorce each other.
05:41Given their dedication to privacy, not much is known about why they went their separate ways.
05:46While it was a hard pill to swallow for numerous royal fans,
05:50a spokesperson told People that Peter and Autumn felt it was the best decision for them and the
05:54well-being of their children. They had reached the conclusion that this was the best course
05:59of action for their two children and ongoing friendship. The decision to divorce and share
06:04custody came about after many months of discussions, and although sad, is an amicable one.
06:10As Peter and Autumn went on to build separate lives and see other people,
06:13Savannah and Isla were seemingly comfortable with this transition.
06:17Following Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly's divorce,
06:20it was only a matter of time before they'd move on to finding new partners.
06:25Peter began a short-lived relationship with Lindsay Wallace in 2021, which appeared to go
06:30over well with the rest of the royal family, as Wallace made several appearances at royal events
06:35after their relationship went public. It's safe to assume Savannah and Isla Phillips were comfortable
06:40with her presence given the rest of the royal family's acceptance of Peter's new girlfriend.
06:45The sisters were also spotted with their mother and her new partner in 2022,
06:50looking like the picture-perfect family. In March 2022, Autumn Kelly began to make public
06:56appearances with her Irish beau, Donal Mulryan, with close sources confirming their friends-turned-lover
07:02relationship. The royal family prioritizes quality time with each other. For Savannah and Isla
07:09Phillips, this has been the case ever since they were born. From regularly visiting their
07:14grandmother Princess Anne to spending time with their cousins Mia and Lena Tindall,
07:18it's clear how important family is to the two sisters.
07:22Since many have claimed that Peter Phillips was Queen Elizabeth's favorite grandson,
07:26it's reasonable to assume that Savannah and Isla had a strong relationship with their late
07:30great-grandmother, and Savannah and Isla paid their respects to the queen following her death.
07:36In 2022, Queen Elizabeth died at 96. Given her influence, the royal family was left stunned as
07:42they mourned her death, and Savannah and Isla joined their family to celebrate her legacy at a
07:47vigil at Westminster Hall. During the ceremony, photographers captured Savannah and her father
07:52sharing a special moment. While Isla stood alongside the two watching the ceremony,
07:57Savannah turned back to her father to check on how he was doing. As the two locked eyes,
08:02Savannah gave a comforting smile, which Peter then reciprocated.
08:06Though Savannah is usually playful, it's clear that both she and her sister felt exactly what
08:11the entire room was feeling as they mourned the loss of their queen.
08:16In December 2023, Peter Phillips attended the Together at Christmas Carol service at
08:21Westminster Abbey with his daughter Savannah and Isla Phillips, and his sister Zara Tindall.
08:27Photographers captured the four walking to the service, and fans were quick to comment on how
08:31grown-up the two preteens looked. Far from her reputation as the mischievous kid who often
08:36teased Prince George, Savannah appeared composed and poised as she entered the church,
08:42hinting at her maturity. The young royal also showed off her incredible height, with one ex,
08:47formerly Twitter user, commenting,
08:49"'Look at that girlie! Almost as tall as her auntie!' Another tweeted,
08:53"'Wow, they've grown up so fast!'
08:55Both Savannah and Isla gave fans a glimpse into what we can expect to see from the young
08:59women in the future as they attend more royal events and become comfortable in the spotlight.
09:05Some royal watchers have even noticed their stylish sense of fashion,
09:08suggesting they take pride in representing the royal family.
09:12One royal fan tweeted,
09:13"'Those girls are about to take the fashion and beauty world by storm.'"