Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips, drops huge personal announcement
The King's nephew Peter Phillips has announced his engagement, four years after his divorce from ex-wife Autumn Kelly.
Peter, who is Princess Anne's son and cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry, confirmed on Friday, UK time, that he is set to marry National Health Service nurse Harriet Sperling after one year of dating.
Both King Charles and William are said to have been given the news before the official announcement and are delighted for the couple.
'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,' a statement released on their behalf read.
'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.'
Peter and Harriet made their public debut as a couple at the Badminton Horse Trials, where Harriet was spotted chatting with Peter's mum, Anne, and sister, Zara.
They've since attended a number of events together including Wimbledon and this year's Royal Ascot, where Harriet was included in the royal carriage procession.
Harriet has a child, Georgia, from a previous relationship, while Peter shares daughters Isla and Savannah with Autumn, whom he was married to for 12 years.
Peter and his former wife separated in late 2019, sharing the news publicly in 2020 in an emotional statement.
'While 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,' it read.
'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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