Peter Phillips will marry Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony in June, it has been confirmed.
Peter Phillips will marry Harriet Sperling in a private ceremony in June.
The 47-year-old businessman – who is the son of Princess Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips – announced his engagement to the NHS nurse last August, and now it has been revealed they will tie the knot in the Gloucestershire village of Kemble on 6 June.
A statement announcing the news read: “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 summer wedding will take place at All Saints Church, Kemble, Cirencester on Saturday 6th June 2026 in a private ceremony.
“Both families have been informed jointly of the wedding date by invitation.
“Their Majesties The King and Queen, The Prince and Princess of Wales have also been informed of the announcement.
“Further details will be announced in due course.”
Peter – who is the nephew of King Charles and was the eldest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth – was fifth in line to the throne at birth and remained so until the birth of his cousin William, Prince of Wales, in 1982.
Peter has two daughters, Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, from his relationship with his ex-wife Autumn Kelly. The pair, who wed in 2008, announced their separation in February 2020 and their divorce was finalised in June 2021.
A statement released at the time read: “Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the well-being and upbringing of their wonderful daughters Savannah and Isla first and foremost.
“Both Peter and Autumn are pleased to have resolved matters amicably with the children firmly at the forefront of those thoughts and decisions.
“Peter and Autumn have requested privacy and consideration for their children as the family adapts to a new chapter in their lives.”
After his separation from Autumn, Peter was in a relationship with Lindsay Wallace for three years. While dating, they attended several royal family events together, including King Charles’ Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle.
Peter and Harriet – who has a daughter, Georgia – first went public as a couple in May 2024 when they were seen at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England. Later that same summer they were seen enjoying Wimbledon sat in the royal box.
Harriet has accompanied Peter to numerous events with other members of the royal family such as the Royal Ascot race meet.
Royal wedding set for summer: Peter Phillips to tie the knot with Harriet Sperling in June
