Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips engaged to NHS nurse girlfriend as King 'delighted'
Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips is engaged to be married after a year of dating girlfriend Harriet Sperling. Peter was previously married to Autumn Kelly, the mother of his two daughters Isla and Savannah.
And before his romance with NHS nurse Sperling, he was dating long-term partner Lindsay Wallace. Peter's engagement to the paediatric specialist nurse and writer has been confirmed, with his uncle King Charles and Prince William informed and 'delighted'.
The happy news comes just days after sister Zara celebrated her 14th wedding anniversary with husband Mike Tindall.
A statement on behalf of the couple 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 confirmed their official engagement.
"Both families were informed jointly of the announcement and were delighted with the wonderful news of their engagement. Their Majesties The King and Queen, The Prince and Princess of Wales have been informed of the announcement. No date has been officially set for the wedding."
A series of pictures in Hello! show the pair as they pose for the camera, with Harriet's ring taking centre stage.
The couple's romance was first reported just over a year ago, when they appeared together at theBadminton Horse Trials along with the Princess Royal, Zara and Queen Camilla.
Onlookers at the equestrian event shared that the duo appeared to be thoroughly enjoying each other's company, strolling leisurely and soaking up the weekend's glorious sunshine.
"He looked like the cat that got the cream and acted without a care in the world," an onlooker said at the time.
Harriet made her debut at Royal Ascot this year when she was part of the royal procession, travelling in a carriage with the family, a sign of the seriousness of the relationship.
Peter, 47, was revealed to have split from long term partner Lindsay in April 2024 due to issues caused by work commitments.
Four years previously, it was announced that his marriage to ex-wife Autumn was over after the pair were married in May 2008 at a huge ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor, attended by the likes of the late Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Harry.
Peter and Autumn lived in Hong Kong, where he worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland, before returning to the UK with their daughters.
In 2021 the couple's divorce was finalised "amicably" and they released a statement explaining "Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the wellbeing 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."
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