Born in November 1977, Peter Phillips became the first grandchild of the late Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
When Peter was born, he was 5th in line to the throne.
Of course, that changed once William was born but it seems safe to assume Peter didn’t mind.
On top of that, rumor has it he was the late queen’s favorite grandson.
What’s more, they both watched their respective parents go through very public divorces.
With a smile on his face, Phillips recalled, “It was a lot of fun.
“The lamppost came down and nearly squashed her,” William told the outlet.
According to Prince William, he took the queen’s scolding to heart and will never forget that day.
Hey, who can blame him?
Though we have no idea what prompted this move, it sure did entertain the onlookers.
The future King of England was none-the-wiser as a mischievous grin grew on Phillips' face.
Who said that royals couldn’t have fun?
What’s more, Elizabeth’s grandsons admired her and strived to reach the high bar she set.
What’s more, there was never any question about who called the shots when Elizabeth was still alive.
They also share interests in sustainability, charity, and the outdoors.
With their shared values, Phillips has been able to listen and advise William throughout his life.
Alas, Prince William was not in attendance.
Instead, William was in Kenya as a guest at the wedding of ex-flame Jecca Craig’s brother.
Prince William’s future wife, Princess Catherine, appeared at Peter Phillips' wedding in his spot.
After Phillips and Kelly split the former moved on with Lindsay Wallace.
Things seemed to get serious between the two, and there were even engagement rumors.
Even so, William’s cousin admires his ability to maintain some level of privacy.
And, in Peter Phillips' opinion, the Prince and Princess of Wales have perfected that balance.
There is immense joy in watchingQueen Elizabeth II’s great-grandchildrensmile and enjoy each other’s presence.
It’s a sweet bond, indeed.
As he told the outlet, “Family time together is so important.
And certainly in tough times, it’s really important.”
