Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips has been stopped from cashing in on his connections to the Royal Family after a Christmas event at Kensington Palace was cancelled, according to a royal expert.
Peter Phillips, who is not a working member of the Royal Family, had planned to hold an event at the royal residence throughout the Christmas period.
ICE at Kensington Palace was billed as a magical winter event that contained London's biggest ice rink.
However, the event was postponed until next year "due to recent world events which have affected safety and security in the area".
Peter Phillips, who is not a working member of the Royal Family, had planned to hold an event at the royal residence throughout the Christmas period.
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Royal expert Katie Nicholl told GBNews.com that the event's cancellation has a "silver lining" for the Royal Family.
Nicholl said: "It will be disappointing for Peter Phillips.
"This is someone who does not have a HRH title, he is a private citizen.
"Yes, he is Princess Anne's son, but he has made his own living and runs an event company.
"He would have thought he had landed gold by getting this gig.
"It has been pulled for security reasons understandably, and it will be a big blow for him because this would have been a big money spinner.
"I think there is probably a silver lining to this cloud for the King and the Royal Family.
"For a member of the Royal Family, even if they do not carry the HRH title, Princess Anne's son being seen to cash in on his royal connection has all sorts of problems associated with it."
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In 2020, Princess Anne's eldest son was criticised for referencing his connections to the Royal Family in a milk advert in China.
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In 2020, Princess Anne's eldest son was criticised for referencing his connections to the Royal Family in a milk advert in China.
Nicholl continued: "He was criticised for flogging milk in China using his royal connections to do that.
"He has been involved in some of the royal jubilees in the past, and he was seen as having an advantage in terms of pitching for that gig.
"When it comes to commercial interests, it should be kept completely separate from the Royal Family to avoid any criticism."
