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Peter Phillips has no ambitious plans over slimmed down monarchy

Peter Phillips wants more time to himself as he prepares to get married

Published June 05, 2026

Peter Phillips would not mind the idea of slimmed down monarchy.

The latest to be groomed of the British royal family, who is said to marry his longtime girlfriend on June 6, does not mind to keep a low profile when his cousin Prince William becomes the next King.

Speaking on behalf of OLBG, former royal Butler Grant Harold says that Phillips want to step away from his current participation in the duties.

“He’s had quite an active role in royal events over the years,” he says, adding that Peter “was on the committee for the late Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.”

“He’s a businessman, he does his own thing and enjoys his own life away from the spotlight,” the former butler adds.

“He’s very close to his uncle, the King,” Harrold adds. “The King enjoys spending time with Peter and his sister Zara, which we see whenever they attend public events together. The King has a lot of time and love for him.”

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.