Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, is set to marry Harriet Sperling in June 2026, following an engagement announcement made in August 2025. The couple will exchange vows in a private ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, where they both have roots. However, their path to the altar has required an additional step: securing special permission from the vicar due to their previous marriages.
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Sources close to the couple revealed to The Sun that Peter, aged 48, and Harriet, a nurse, received the necessary approval from the church. Both have experienced the dissolution of prior unions, with Peter having divorced Autumn Kelly in 2021 and Harriet having been married to a fitness instructor before. The church’s vicar granted them the green light for their upcoming nuptials, enabling the couple to proceed with their plans.
The announcement detailing the wedding date was made public on April 1 by their spokesperson, Gerard Franklin. The statement conveyed the couple’s excitement, stating: “Mr Peter Phillips, the son of HRH The Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips, and Ms Harriet Sperling, daughter of the late Mr Rupert Sanders and Mrs Mary Sanders of Gloucestershire, have today announced their wedding date.” The special day is firmly scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, in a ceremony that promises to be intimate.
Additionally, the families of both Peter and Harriet have been informed of the wedding arrangements, and prominent members of the royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton, have also received the news. Further details regarding the event will be shared in due course, generating anticipation among royal observers.
The chosen venue, All Saints Church, is not only significant to the couple but is also conveniently located just 20 minutes from Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne’s estate, where Peter resides. This church ties back into their upbringing, underscoring their shared history and roots in the region.
Peter Phillips, an entrepreneur, serves as a notable member of the royal family. His previous marriage to Autumn Kelly, which commenced in 2008, resulted in the birth of two daughters, Savannah and Isla, now aged 15 and 14. The couple’s separation was announced in early 2020, and their divorce was finalised the following year, marking a significant event in royal history as he became the first member of his generation to undergo a divorce.
Post-divorce, Peter had a relationship with Lindsay Wallace, the daughter of a business tycoon, which spanned three years before their split in April 2024. Shortly afterwards, he was spotted with Harriet Sperling, which marked the beginning of their romantic journey.
The couple’s relationship began to flourish in the public eye. Harriet was seen accompanying Peter to various events, including the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials, where they were photographed holding hands. Harriet herself is a mother to a teenage daughter named Georgia. Their appearances at royal functions hint at growing acceptance within the royal family, with Princess Anne and even King Charles publicly interacting with Harriet.
In August 2025, Peter and Harriet confirmed their engagement, marking a significant moment in their relationship. The couple expressed their joy in a statement announcing their betrothal, noting that both families were elated with the news.
Peter proposed to Harriet with a diamond ring from Pragnall, a British jeweller renowned for their historical ties to the jewellery house that designed the late Queen Elizabeth’s engagement ring. This connection to royal legacy adds a layer of significance to their relationship, intertwining their modern romance with the rich traditions of British royal history.
As the plans for their wedding are well underway, royal enthusiasts will surely be keeping a keen eye on any further developments in their journey towards tying the knot.