A royal wedding is quickly approaching between Peter Phillips and his fiancée, Harriet Sperling. Learn everything about their blended family before the pair gets married.
Who Is Peter Phillips?
Peter is the firstborn child and only son of Princess Anne and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, who also share daughter Zara Tindall. He is the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth IIand Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Royal watchers began claiming Peter was Elizabeth’s “favorite grandson” after years of witnessing their close bond due to his down-to-earth nature.
Peter holds no royal title and reportedly receives no salary, stipend, or allowance from the monarchy. He works in sports management and marketing, per multiple outlets. His parents ultimately decided not to give their children HRH titles at birth, and his father also turned down the offer of an earldom when he married into British royalty.
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“I think it was probably easier for them, and I think most people would argue that there are downsides to having titles,” Princess Anne told Vanity Fair in 2020 about declining royal titles for her children.
Who Is Harriet Sperling?
The bride-to-be works as a Pediatric Nurse Specialist for the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K. Many outlets reported that Harriet and Peter met at a sporting event attended by their children in early 2024.
ASCOT, ENGLAND – JUNE 17: Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips smile as they attend day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 17, 2025 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)Chris Jackson/Getty Images
(Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
The couple made their public debut together at the Badminton Horse Trials in May 2024. Harriet has since attended a handful of royal events, most recently walking with the royal family before the traditional Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 5.
Does Peter Phillips Have Kids?
Peter shares two daughters, Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, with ex-wife Autumn Kelly, a Canadian management consultant. The former couple wed in 2008 and separated in 2019, with their divorce finalized in 2021.
Does Harriet Sperling Have Kids?
Harriet has a 13-year-old daughter named Georgina, whom she shares with her ex-husband, fitness instructor Antonio St. John Sperling. Georgina seems to get along well with her future stepsisters, as the girls were seen smiling and chatting while gathering at Windsor with their parents for Easter.
Isla Phillips, Harriet Sperling’s daughter Georgina and Savannah Phillips leave after attending the Easter Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire. Picture date: Sunday April 5, 2026. (Photo by Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images
(Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images)
Harriet takes her role as a mother very seriously and wrote a touching essay about raising Georgina on her own.
“In the earlier years of my journey as a single mother to my daughter, resources were scarce, and the future was uncertain. Yet, in the absence of material security, I discovered the strength and life that comes from true selfless love. A love that is able to be solely devoted to your child,’ Harriet wrote for Woman Alive magazine in 2024, Tatler reported.
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She continued, “My daughter and I journeyed 10 years with only each other. I liken us to an island, and it has often felt hard to imagine anyone joining that island … The unique relationship between a single mother and her child is forged in the fires of struggles and victories. It’s a bond characterised by love and survival against the odds.”
When Are Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling Getting Married?
Peter and Harriet announced their engagement in August 2025. They revealed they will get married during a private ceremony at All Saints’ Church in Kemble, Cirencester, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
This story was originally published by Parade on Apr 8, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.