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The Advertiser
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Princess Anne's son next in line for royal wedding
Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, is engaged to an NHS nurse. The 47-year-old member of the British royal family - whose parents are Captain Mark Phillips and The Princess Royal, the younger sister of King Charles - has announced he is to marry Harriet Sperling after a year of dating with both families overjoyed with the news. "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 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." At the moment there is no official date for the wedding. Peter - who is the nephew of King Charles and was the eldest grandchild of the late queen - was fifth in line to the throne at birth and remained so until the birth of his cousin William, Prince of Wales, in 1982. Peter has two daughters, Savannah and Isla, from his relationship with his ex-wife Autumn Kelly. The pair, who wed in 2008, announced their separation in February 2020 and their divorce was finalised in June 2021. A statement released at the time read: "Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the well-being 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." After his separation from Autumn, Peter was in a relationship with Lindsay Wallace for three years. While dating, they attended several royal family events together, including King Charles' Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Peter and Harriet - who has a daughter, Georgia - first went public as a couple in May 2024 when they were seen at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England. Later that same summer they were seen enjoying Wimbledon sat in the royal box. Harriet has accompanied Peter to numerous events with other members of the royal family such as the Royal Ascot race meet. Peter and Harriet's engagement announcement comes just one day after Princess Diana's niece Lady Eliza Spencer took to Instagram to reveal she had got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Channing Millerd in Santorini, Greece. Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, is engaged to an NHS nurse. The 47-year-old member of the British royal family - whose parents are Captain Mark Phillips and The Princess Royal, the younger sister of King Charles - has announced he is to marry Harriet Sperling after a year of dating with both families overjoyed with the news. "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 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." At the moment there is no official date for the wedding. Peter - who is the nephew of King Charles and was the eldest grandchild of the late queen - was fifth in line to the throne at birth and remained so until the birth of his cousin William, Prince of Wales, in 1982. Peter has two daughters, Savannah and Isla, from his relationship with his ex-wife Autumn Kelly. The pair, who wed in 2008, announced their separation in February 2020 and their divorce was finalised in June 2021. A statement released at the time read: "Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the well-being 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." After his separation from Autumn, Peter was in a relationship with Lindsay Wallace for three years. While dating, they attended several royal family events together, including King Charles' Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Peter and Harriet - who has a daughter, Georgia - first went public as a couple in May 2024 when they were seen at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England. Later that same summer they were seen enjoying Wimbledon sat in the royal box. Harriet has accompanied Peter to numerous events with other members of the royal family such as the Royal Ascot race meet. Peter and Harriet's engagement announcement comes just one day after Princess Diana's niece Lady Eliza Spencer took to Instagram to reveal she had got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Channing Millerd in Santorini, Greece. Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, is engaged to an NHS nurse. The 47-year-old member of the British royal family - whose parents are Captain Mark Phillips and The Princess Royal, the younger sister of King Charles - has announced he is to marry Harriet Sperling after a year of dating with both families overjoyed with the news. "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 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." At the moment there is no official date for the wedding. Peter - who is the nephew of King Charles and was the eldest grandchild of the late queen - was fifth in line to the throne at birth and remained so until the birth of his cousin William, Prince of Wales, in 1982. Peter has two daughters, Savannah and Isla, from his relationship with his ex-wife Autumn Kelly. The pair, who wed in 2008, announced their separation in February 2020 and their divorce was finalised in June 2021. A statement released at the time read: "Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the well-being 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." After his separation from Autumn, Peter was in a relationship with Lindsay Wallace for three years. While dating, they attended several royal family events together, including King Charles' Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Peter and Harriet - who has a daughter, Georgia - first went public as a couple in May 2024 when they were seen at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England. Later that same summer they were seen enjoying Wimbledon sat in the royal box. Harriet has accompanied Peter to numerous events with other members of the royal family such as the Royal Ascot race meet. Peter and Harriet's engagement announcement comes just one day after Princess Diana's niece Lady Eliza Spencer took to Instagram to reveal she had got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Channing Millerd in Santorini, Greece. Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, is engaged to an NHS nurse. The 47-year-old member of the British royal family - whose parents are Captain Mark Phillips and The Princess Royal, the younger sister of King Charles - has announced he is to marry Harriet Sperling after a year of dating with both families overjoyed with the news. "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 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." At the moment there is no official date for the wedding. Peter - who is the nephew of King Charles and was the eldest grandchild of the late queen - was fifth in line to the throne at birth and remained so until the birth of his cousin William, Prince of Wales, in 1982. Peter has two daughters, Savannah and Isla, from his relationship with his ex-wife Autumn Kelly. The pair, who wed in 2008, announced their separation in February 2020 and their divorce was finalised in June 2021. A statement released at the time read: "Whilst this is a sad day for Peter and Autumn, they continue to put the well-being 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." After his separation from Autumn, Peter was in a relationship with Lindsay Wallace for three years. While dating, they attended several royal family events together, including King Charles' Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Peter and Harriet - who has a daughter, Georgia - first went public as a couple in May 2024 when they were seen at the Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, England. Later that same summer they were seen enjoying Wimbledon sat in the royal box. Harriet has accompanied Peter to numerous events with other members of the royal family such as the Royal Ascot race meet. Peter and Harriet's engagement announcement comes just one day after Princess Diana's niece Lady Eliza Spencer took to Instagram to reveal she had got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Channing Millerd in Santorini, Greece.
News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Royal Wedding Soon: Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth's 'Favourite', Engaged To UK Nurse
Peter Phillips, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest grandchild, is engaged to pediatric nurse Harriet Sperling. 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. view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 22:52 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Nicole Scherzinger to perform solo show at Royal Albert Hall
This comes after the 47-year old won an Olivier award for best actress in a musical for her role as Norma in a West End production of Sunset Boulevard. Nicole Scherzinger in the press room after being presented with the Best Actress in a Musical award at the Olivier Awards (Ian West/PA) She said: 'I am truly humbled to be performing at Royal Albert Hall. 'So many of my heroes have stood on that stage, and to join their legacy means the world to me.' The setlist will feature hits from both the West End and pop tracks accompanied by a live band to capture the full range of her career across musical theatre and as a popstar. Days later, the singer will make her debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City followed by a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA – which she promised fans would be 'nothing short of powerful and magical'. The singer has had a series of top five hits in the UK singles charts as part of The Pussycat Dolls including Don't Cha, Stickwitu and Buttons. Nicole Scherzinger performs on stage during the Coronation Concert (Chris Jackson/PA) Aside from her music and acting career, she is also known as a TV personality including being a judge on The X Factor – where she helped to form the boyband One Direction. She will soon appear as a judge in the upcoming Netflix series Building The Band, where she is joined by the late One Direction singer Liam Payne and former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland as the trio judge attempts by contestants to create a band. Scherzinger was among the stars who performed at the Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle in 2023. Tickets for An Evening With Nicole Scherzinger go on sale on July 11 at 10am.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Charlotte's passion she inherited from her grandmother Diana
Most little girls grow up with a dream of one day becoming a princess. But for Princess Charlotte, who celebrates her tenth birthday today, those hopes lie in the world of dance. Like her grandmother, Princess Diana, Charlotte is known to enjoy performances by the Royal Ballet. And the youngster has been spotted dancing alongside family members at events - including at a Taylor Swift concert in Wembley last summer and at the King's Coronation in 2023. The Prince and Princess of Wales have both previously spoken about Charlotte's love of dancing. William and Kate signed their daughter up for private ballet lessons when she was three and mentioned at an engagement in 2023 that Charlotte 'loves ballet and tap'. Last Christmas, the Princess was surprised with a ballet performance at Kate's carol concert. When the service was filmed on December 6, Kate said that she had enlisted Prince Louis to help keep the performance by soloists from the Royal Ballet a secret. Kate revealed to singer Paloma Faith: 'He's kept the secret! This is [for] what, maybe two weeks?' Charlotte appeared awed as she watched from the front row, with royal observers noticing that she was stood in a ballet stance as she watched the performance - as her grandmother frequently did. The princess may have inherited her love of dance from Diana, who studied ballet in her youth and had hoped to turn professional. Sadly she grew too tall to continue, but the passion remained. Diana continued to study ballet as a hobby, and took hundreds of secret lessons with dance teacher Anne Allan from 1981 to 1989. Allan shared some snippets of her time with Diana in her book, Dancing With Diana. Charlotte is seen dancing with George at the Coronation Concert in 2023 'She loved to dance. The minute she started to move her arms, you could see the feeling that it brought her,' Allan told People. Diana went on to become patron of the English National Ballet and enjoyed dancing so much that she put on a surprise display at London's Royal Opera House. 'She loved dancing; she was a fantastic dancer,' William said of his mother while speaking with Tamara Rojo, the English National Ballet's artistic director, shortly after the 20th anniversary of Diana's death. Charlotte, who has a wide range of hobbies including gymnastics and tennis, was given an extra-special treat for her eighth birthday when Kate brought her and friends to a ballet performance of Cinderella at the Royal Opera House in London. Kate is so committed to fostering her daughter's love for ballet that she even reportedly arranged lessons for Charlotte while she and William were away on a royal tour of the Caribbean in 2022. Ballet is steeped in royal history, with most female members of the Royal Family enjoying the artform. It originated in the royal courts of Europe during the Renaissance period and it was often used as a way for monarchs to showcase their power and wealth. Many European monarchs, such as Louis XIV of France, were enthusiastic patrons of ballet and helped to promote its development. Diana is pictured with Wayne Sleep dancing to Uptown Girl on stage at a Friends of Covent Garden gala at the Royal Albert Hall in December 1985. The dance was a surprise present from the princess to her husband Charles In February 2020, Duchess Sophie officially opened the Central School of Ballet's new studios, named in her honour, on the South Bank in Southwark. The Countess of Wessex studios in Paris Gardens feature seven studios, a fully equipped studio theatre, study and resource centres, as well as a state-of-the-art health suite. Sophie became patron of the Central School of Ballet in 2003 and is known to have a love of dance. Meanwhile, Princess Beatrice is a Royal Patron of the English National Ballet School and practiced ballet as a child. As Kate slowly returned to public duties last year, one of the first places she visited was the ballet, where she watched a performance of the English National Ballet's Giselle at Sadler's Wells in London. And Queen Camilla has previously opened up about her Silver Swans ballet lessons. She said: 'I do a bit of Silver Swans myself. The ladies today would rather show me up. I do love it. 'I had certainly never done ballet before, and it doesn't matter whether you have done ballet or not, it's something that will make you feel better. 'It gives you a certain amount of confidence in yourself; it's just a bit of discipline.' Ballet was one of Princess Diana's great loves, and it provided her with an escape from the pressures of her life in the limelight. But a love for dance is not the only thing she would share with her granddaughter Charlotte. Charlotte has angelic features similar to Diana's The late Princess of Wales had one of the most recognisable faces in the world, and with the world's eyes now on her, Charlotte stands tall, with angelic features just like Diana's. And while we will never know what Diana would think of Charlotte's love for modern-day pop stars like Taylor Swift, hopefully the young royal will continue to find joy through a hobby which brings her close to her grandmother.
