A New Royal Wedding is Confirmed: Peter Phillips to Marry Harriet Sperling on 6 June 2026

Yes — the extended royal family is preparing for its next wedding!

Peter Phillips, the only son of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, and the eldest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II, will marry his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, on Saturday, 6 June 2026. The ceremony will take place at All Saints Church in the picturesque village of Kemble, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire, in a private summer celebration with close family and friends.

The couple announced their engagement in August 2025 after about a year of dating. Harriet, 45, is a dedicated paediatric NHS nurse and writer, while Peter, 48, is a businessman and former royal event manager who has largely kept a low public profile compared to some of his cousins.

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A low-key, meaningful occasion

This will be Peter’s second marriage (he was previously married to Autumn Kelly, with whom he shares two teenage daughters, Savannah and Isla). The wedding is expected to be intimate and understated — in keeping with Peter’s preference for privacy and the rural Cotswolds setting. All Saints Church is a charming historic parish church located close to Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne’s Gloucestershire home, where Peter and Harriet are understood to live on the estate.

Both families have been informed by invitation, and the announcement notes that King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales have also been told of the date. While senior royals are likely to attend given the close family ties, the focus remains on a private, joyful day rather than a grand state occasion.

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Who is Harriet Sperling?

Harriet is described as warm, grounded, and professional. As an NHS nurse specialising in paediatrics, she brings a strong public-service ethos to the relationship. The couple first appeared publicly together as an engaged pair at a Sandringham church service in late 2025, where they were warmly received by the wider family.

A happy new chapter

Peter and Harriet’s wedding marks a positive moment for the wider royal family after a period of transitions and challenges. It will be the first royal wedding of 2026 and offers a chance for the family to come together in celebration.

The couple has requested privacy ahead of the big day, so further details about guests, attire, or any reception plans are expected to remain limited until closer to June.

Congratulations to Peter and Harriet! Wishing them a lifetime of happiness together in what promises to be a beautiful, intimate summer wedding in the heart of the English countryside. 💍🌸

The date is now just over two months away — a lovely early-summer occasion to look forward to.