Happy birthday! Mark Phillips turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary athlete turns 78 on Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2026.

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Princess Royal's former husband Mark Phillips is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Mark Phillips has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Phillips, a cultural icon

Born Mark Anthony Peter Phillips in Tetbury on September 22, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Phillips' not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Mark hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Mark Phillips as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Mark, you're the best!

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