Lang Syne English Family Information History Fact Book - Phillips

Although particularly identified today with Wales, ‘Phillips’ is a name that makes an early appearance in the modern-day English county of Kent, known as ‘the garden of England.’

Its bearers have made their mark on the historical record through a colourful range of activities.

Married from 1973 to 1992 to Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips is the champion equestrian and former soldier who was a member of the British equestrian team that won the gold medal at the 1972 Munich Olympics and, through his former marriage, is the father of the equestrian Zara Phillips, a member of the British team that won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

In the world of music, John Phillips was the American singer and songwriter and leader of the top-selling band the Mamas and Papas – and his tale, along with those of other famous bearers of the Phillips name, is recounted here.

Book Dimensions 10 × 0.4 × 14.5 cm