Few members of the royal family are as respected as Princess Anne, the Princess Royal. Known for her no-nonsense attitude and tireless work ethic, Anne also treasures her role as a devoted mother and grandmother.
Away from the pomp of official duties, she shares down-to-earth moments with her five grandchildren. From cheering them on at sporting events to enjoying family days in the countryside.
Who are Princess Anne’s children?
Princess Anne has two children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, from her first marriage to Captain Mark Phillips. Both of whom were raised without royal titles at her request, giving them a more down-to-earth upbringing.
Peter shares his two daughters with his former wife, Autumn Kelly, a Canadian-born management consultant. Zara Phillips — now Zara Tindall — has three children with her husband, Mike Tindall, the former England rugby union player.
How many grandchildren does Princess Anne have?
As mentioned, through Peter and Zara, the Princess Royal is grandmother to five grandchildren: Savannah Phillips (born 2010), Isla Phillips (born 2012), Mia Grace Tindall (born 2014), Lena Elizabeth Tindall (born 2018), and Lucas Philip Tindall (born 2021).
Peter, who is now engaged to an NHS nurse, Harriet Sperling, shared what his mother was like as a grandmother in the 2020 ITV documentary, Anne: The Princess Royal at 70.
“She loves seeing them ride [horses], she loves having them round for Sunday lunches and taking them for walks. Doing all the things that we would do as kids.”
In a rare comment, Princess Anne shared that her granddaughters love to cook. She was making her first official visit to The Naval Children’s Charity for its 200th anniversary. Anne has been a patron of the charity since March 2025, following 70 years of patronage by Queen Elizabeth II. The team gifted the Princess Royal some merchandise, including a child’s apron. She remarked that it might not fit her, but she had others in mind:
“It might fit my grandchildren, they all cook, actually.”
Princess Anne’s sweetest moments with her grandchildren capture a rarely seen side of the hardworking royal.
The sweetest moments of Princess Anne with her grandchildren
A day out with the girls!
Festival of British Eventing 2019
There’s nothing like being out with your granny at a festival! Princess Anne was spotted chatting with her grandchildren, Mia, Isla, and Savannah, at the 2019 Festival of British Eventing.
Mia jumps for joy
Whatley Manor Horse Trials, 2017
The eldest Tindall grandchild, Mia, has a little play while her grandmother, Princess Anne, and mother, Zara, have a chat at the horse trials.
Mia and Anne, hand in hand
Whatley Manor Horse Trials, 2017
After inspecting some gear, the Princess Royal and her granddaughter Mia visited the horses at the Whatley Manor Horse Trials.
Dog-walking with Granny
Whatley Manor Horse Trials, 2018
Princess Anne looks on as granddaughter Mia Tindall takes her bull terrier dog for a walk during the Whatley Manor Horse Trials.
Car trips with Granny
Gatcombe Horse Trials, 2017
Mia Tindall posed for cameras as Princess Anne giggled from the front seat at the Gatcombe Horse Trials in 2017.
Kisses for Granny
Jockeys vs Olympians charity polo match
Princess Anne and Mia shared a sweet kiss on the cheek as they watched Zara play in a Jockeys vs Olympians polo match in 2016.
Christmas Day service
Sandringham, 2016
Isla Phillips was pretty in pink in a smart pink dress coat as she walked hand in hand with her grandmother, Princess Anne, and father, Peter Phillips.
Sharing a love of animals
Whatley Manor International Horse Trials, 2015
Princess Anne encourages her granddaughter Mia to introduce herself to a sweet pup while attending the Whatley Manor International Horse Trials.
Supporting mum
Whatley Manor International Horse Trials, 2015
Princess Anne kept a close eye on her grandchildren, Isla and Savannah Phillips, while watching Zara showjumping.
Airplane!
Gatcombe Horse Trials, 2012
Princess Anne showed her silly side as she played with her granddaughter Savannah while a pregnant Autumn Phillips watches.
