Happy birthday! Zara Phillips turns 45 today

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The iconic and legendary princess turns 45 on Friday, May. 15, 2026.
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Granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II Zara Phillips is celebrating her 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed princesses of her generation.

Popular princess Zara Phillips has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Phillips, a cultural icon

Born Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips in London on May 15, 1981, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Phillips' not just a great princess, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Zara hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Zara Phillips as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Zara, you're the best!

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