The forthcoming venture involves setting up the largest festive ice rink in the UK at London's Kensington Palace, directly competing with the iconic ice rink at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland. This ambitious project will have a capacity for 750 people and will be open during the Christmas season. The rink's unique location will be on a helipad within the grounds of Kensington Palace, the London residence of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who currently primarily reside in Windsor.
This ice rink is being positioned as a magical winter event with a strong commitment to sustainability, an initiative inspired by Peter's uncle, the King, and his Earth Charter project, Terracotta. Peter Phillips made this decision with his two daughters, Savannah and Isla, in mind. These two girls hold a special place as they are two of King Charles's favorite grandchildren and are particularly talented at ice skating. Their enthusiasm and involvement in the project helped inspire the idea.
Peter Phillips, who shares his children with his ex-wife Autumn, recently treated his daughters to a memorable evening at the coronation concert. Savannah, at 12 years old, and Isla, at 11, looked all grown up as they joined the family for this special occasion. Peter's girlfriend, Lindsay Wallace, was also present, capturing moments as the proud father had his arm around Savannah, who displayed her tall stature and flowing long straight blonde hair. The sisters proudly waved British flags in honor of their great-uncle, King Charles.
Peter revealed that the idea to construct the ice rink at Kensington Palace was his own, and he worked on plans for the project. He approached the royal household with the proposal, seeking permission to use the palace grounds. The events associated with the ice rink are deeply tied to sustainability, a cause that Peter is passionate about. The King granted his nephew permission to use Kensington Palace for this endeavor, seeing it as a meaningful gift for the royal children.
Peter emphasized that sustainability is at the forefront of their efforts, extending to suppliers, game providers, food vendors, and partners. The goal is to make the winter event as sustainable as possible. Peter also explained that the choice of location for the ice rink was deliberate. The closure of other prominent ice rinks in Central London, such as those at the Natural History Museum and the Tower of London, created a gap in ice skating capacity within the city. The venture aims to fill this requirement and provide a unique winter experience for Londoners and visitors alike.
