Peter Phillips has managed to score a significant personal victory that has nothing to do with royal titles or ceremonial duties. Princess Anne’s son is enjoying a financial upswing that is turning heads well beyond the aristocratic circle.
Newly released filings reveal that Peter business venture Aston Cole has experienced a sharp rise in value over the past year. The Bath based property firm saw its valuation climb by an impressive two million pounds between 2023 and 2024.
That surge brings the overall value of the company to a striking seven point five million pounds. For a business that has only been operating since 2022 the growth signals a calculated and highly successful strategy.
Even more striking is the company profit figure. Aston Cole reportedly generated more than six hundred thousand pounds in profit during the year marking a major leap forward in a competitive property market.
The figures suggest that Peter Phillips has found a sweet spot away from royal life where he can thrive independently. Unlike many members of the extended royal family he has built his career without public funding or formal palace backing.
Sources close to royal watchers note that Peter success reinforces Princess Anne long held belief in self reliance. She famously chose not to give her children royal titles encouraging them to forge their own professional identities.
This business boost comes at an interesting moment for Peter personal life as well. Just days after the financial news emerged he was spotted rejoining senior royals at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham estate.
The appearance marked his quiet return to the royal fold after missing the family Christmas Day gathering. Observers noted the significance of the moment given ongoing shifts within the wider royal family.
Peter arrived alongside his fiancée Harriet Sperling an NHS nurse he became engaged to last August. The couple appeared relaxed and cheerful as crowds gathered outside the church.
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Inside the service King Charles was seen warmly greeting chaplain Reverend Paul Williams while Prince Edward and Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh followed closely behind. The atmosphere was notably cordial and upbeat.
Princess Anne attended with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence reinforcing the sense of unity despite a number of notable absences. Queen Camilla Prince William and Princess Kate were not present at the service.
Also missing were Lady Louise Windsor and James Wessex children of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Their absence did little to dampen the mood which many described as quietly reassuring.
Royal commentators believe Peter dual success both financially and socially reflects a growing confidence. Balancing business growth with renewed public visibility positions him as a steady figure within the extended royal circle.
While he holds no official royal role his presence at key family moments continues to draw attention. Unlike Prince Harry Peter has remained largely drama free keeping his focus on private enterprise.
His engagement to Harriet Sperling has also been widely welcomed with many seeing it as a grounding influence. Harriet has already appeared comfortably integrated into royal settings without courting unnecessary attention.
For Princess Anne the developments likely feel vindicating. Her insistence on raising her children outside the royal spotlight appears to have given Peter the tools to succeed on his own terms.
With a booming property business a stable family life and renewed appearances among senior royals Peter Phillips seems to be entering a particularly strong chapter. It is a reminder that not all royal wins come from the palace.
