Royal Wedding Soon: Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's 'Favourite', Engaged To UK Nurse
Peter Phillips, the eldest grandchild of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the only son of Princess Anne, announced his engagement to Harriet Sperling, a pediatric nurse with the UK's National Health Service. The couple confirmed the news in a statement following a year of dating.
'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 issued by the couple's spokesperson said.
'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," it added.
No date has yet been set for the wedding. The couple made their public debut in May 2024 at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire. Since then, Harriet Sperling has been seen at royal events including Royal Ascot, often alongside Princess Anne and Queen Camilla.
Harriet Sperling, who also works as a freelance writer, has one daughter named Georgia. In past writings, she has spoken about her experience living with a chronic neurological condition and balancing that with motherhood and faith.
Peter Phillips' Previous Marriage
Peter Phillips, 47, was previously married to Canadian-born Autumn Kelly. The two wed at St. George's Chapel in Windsor in 2008 and share two daughters- Savannah (14) and Isla (13). They announced their separation in 2020 and finalized their divorce in 2021, calling it an 'amicable" decision focused on their children's wellbeing. Following his divorce, Peter Phillips was in a three-year relationship with Lindsay Wallace, appearing with her at several royal functions including the Platinum Jubilee and the Coronation Concert for King Charles.
Who Is Peter Phillips?
Peter Phillips is the eldest child of Princess Anne and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips. Born in 1977, he holds no royal title at the request of his parents, who wanted their children to lead more private lives. Despite that, Peter Phillips has remained active in public life and royal events. He is currently 18th in line to the British throne and is known for his close relationship with his cousins, including Prince William and Prince Harry.
How Many Grandchildren Did Queen Elizabeth II Have?
Queen Elizabeth II had eight grandchildren: Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, the children of Princess Anne; Prince William and Prince Harry, the sons of King Charles III; Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew; and Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex, the children of Prince Edward. Peter Phillips is the eldest among them and was the first of his generation to publicly separate from a spouse.
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