No title likely for Princess Anne's November baby
NZPA London A “delighted” mother-to-be Princess Anne, and Captain Mark Phillips' were under the spotlight as they attended the Brigstock horse trials in Northamptonshire. But the Princess, aged 26, who is expecting a baby in November, did not compete but watched her husband ride in the trials. The couple, who are spending the Easter weekend at nearby Fermyn Woods Hall, sent a message to waiting reporters after Good Friday's Buckingham Palace announcement. The Princess’s personal detective said; “They sent their best wishes and add they are both highly delighted about the forthcoming baby.’’ The Palace statement
said: “The Princess will be able to carry' out public engagements already arranged between now and July, but she will not be competing in further equestrian events.” The Queen was told the news of her first grandchild while touring Australia, but the family kept the jubilee baby a closely guarded secret until Friday. Princess Anne’s child could be the first Royal baby without a title. The editor of Debretts (Mr Patrick MontagueSmith) said the new baby, who will be fifth in line to the Throne, would be just plain Master or Miss Phillips, unless Captain Phillips accepted a peerage. This would enable his heirs to be given courtesy titles.
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