Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, has tied the knot with nurse Harriet Sperling in a ceremony that has evoked cherished royal traditions. The couple exchanged vows on June 6, 2026, at the picturesque All Saints Church in Kemble, England. This event marks the first royal wedding among Queen Elizabeth’s grandchildren since her passing in 2022.
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Phillips and Sperling’s relationship caught public attention in May 2024, when they were spotted together at the renowned Badminton Horse Trials. Their romance blossomed, leading to several joint appearances at high-profile events, including the Royal Ascot, where Sperling mingled with various members of the royal family. The couple announced their engagement in August 2025.
Both Peter and Harriet come into their marriage with children from previous relationships. Notably, Peter’s daughters, Isla and Savannah, along with Harriet’s daughter, Georgina, played an integral role during the ceremony, assisting with the bride’s train during post-wedding photographs.
Among the attendees were several notable members of the royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Princess Anne with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. The event also drew Zara Tindall and her husband, Mike Tindall, adding to the familial atmosphere of the day.
Harriet Sperling wore the stunning Pragnell Tiara on her wedding day, a deviation from the common tradition where brides who remarry typically do not wear tiaras. This choice adds a unique layer to the narrative of royal weddings, particularly given that Peter’s previous wedding to Autumn Kelly in 2008 was marked by an unconventional decision to sell photographs of the event for an estimated $700,000, a first for royal weddings that stirred controversy.
As for royal weddings in recent years, Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s ceremony adds to a lineage of grand celebrations. In April 2011, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s nuptials were heralded as a grand affair, holding a significant place in modern royal history. Their wedding was held at Westminster Abbey, where 1,900 guests were welcomed alongside throngs of well-wishers outside.
Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, remains one of the most talked-about gowns in royal history. Crafted from exquisite French Chantilly lace, the bride’s ensemble featured a stunning veil secured with the historic Cartier Halo tiara borrowed from Queen Elizabeth.
Following closely in the family’s footsteps, Zara Phillips married former rugby international Mike Tindall on July 30, 2011. Their ceremony took place at Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, with a guest list comprising family and friends, and Zara’s tiara was graciously lent by her mother, Princess Anne.
In a spellbinding ceremony in May 2018, Prince Harry wedded American actress Meghan Markle in St. George’s Chapel. The event, rich with emotional moments and illustrious guests like George Clooney and Serena Williams, showcased Meghan’s elegant Givenchy wedding gown, which featured intricate embroidery symbolising the Commonwealth.
Following Meghan and Harry’s wedding, Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank at the same chapel in October 2018. Eugenie’s choice of tiara, the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, borrowed from Queen Elizabeth, added glamour and tradition to her special day, which also included a considerable royal presence.
More recently, Princess Beatrice’s wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in 2020, though significantly pared down due to COVID-19 restrictions, showcased the enduring sentiment of royal connections, with just close family members in attendance. Beatrice wore a historic gown by Norman Hartnell and the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, reinforcing the splendour associated with royal nuptials.
As Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling embark on their new chapter together, their wedding serves not only as a reminder of royal traditions but also as a continuation of familial legacies, showcasing the evolving narrative of love within the British royal family.