Peter Phillips, the eldest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is officially engaged to Harriet Sperling, and royal fans have been abuzz with excitement. However, one pressing question has been swiftly answered with the announcement:
Will Harry and Meghan receive an invite?
The answer, in the unmistakable tone of Princess Anne: “Not bloody likely.”
A Royal Engagement Without the Drama
Peter, alongside Harriet—both divorcees—shared the joyous news exclusively through Hello! Magazine, accompanied by stunning engagement photos that oozed elegance. The official statement from the family confirmed that King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine had been informed about the engagement. However, Harry and Meghan were not included in the loop.
This glaring omission immediately sparked speculation in the media: Could Harry and Meghan make the guest list? Would Archie serve as ring bearer? Would Lilibet throw flower petals shaped like dollar signs?
The answer was unequivocal: Absolutely not.
Princess Anne’s No-Nonsense Stance
Princess Anne, known for her no-nonsense approach, wasn’t about to let her son’s wedding become another Hollywood-style spectacle. With her son Peter’s engagement, the royal family wanted a private, low-key celebration—not a media frenzy or a Netflix production.
It’s worth noting that Peter Phillips did not invite Harry and Meghan to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations either, nor has he seen Harry in years. He has never even met Harriet. This wedding, as Princess Anne would assert, is about family—not drama or publicity.
No Royal Replay for Meghan
Don’t expect a Royal Wedding 2.0 with Meghan Markle making her grand entrance. There will be no tiara moment, no over-the-top aisle walk, and certainly no narrative of a “royal reunion.” Meghan had her royal moment back in 2018, courtesy of Queen Elizabeth, and that chapter appears closed.
As one royal insider humorously put it:
“You don’t invite ex-colleagues who burned down the office and then wrote a book about the furniture.”
Peter and Harriet’s Moment
Reports suggest that Harriet is well-liked within the royal inner circle, which contrasts sharply with Harry and Meghan’s strained relationship with the family. As a result, Peter and Harriet’s wedding is expected to be:
Small and intimate
Elegant, traditional, and understated
Free from last-minute drama or Montecito “surprises”
For once, the royal family is determined to preserve a family occasion without turning it into a media circus.
Final Word: RSVP Denied
The message is clear: Harry and Meghan are not invited. This wedding is Peter and Harriet’s time to shine—without the Hollywood clouds hanging over it. So, Harry and Meghan can keep their tiaras on the shelf, because this time, their royal invite is firmly out of reach.
