The Princess of Wales looked effortlessly elegant as she joined members of the Royal Family at the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling today.
Kate, 44, was the picture of poise as she arrived at Gloucestershire’s All Saints Church in a Roland Mouret £750 dress and Jane Taylor hat, alongside the Prince of Wales, 43.
The future Queen stepped out for the historic event with Prince William and was met with the sound of cheers from crowds of well-wishers who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the royal guests.
Harriet Sperling, a 45-year-old paediatric nurse specialist for the NHS, was photographed in a stunning Emilia Wickstead bridal gown as she stepped out at Gloucestershire’s All Saint’s Church, to exchange vows with Peter Phillips, 48.
Guests attending the private ceremony in Kemble, near Cirencester, included King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with their respective husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank.
Marking one of the biggest royal occasions this year, the groom, who is the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, and 19th in the line of succession, was also supported by his sister Zara, 45, and her husband, former rugby ace Mike Tindall.
Proving the private service was a real family affair, their children Mia, 12, Lena, seven, and Lucas Tindall, five, also attended the nuptials, alongside the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Camilla beamed as she waved to well-wishers in a glamorous butter yellow hat and matching coat dress, while Zara, sister of the groom, stood out in a Rebecca Vallance dress and made a bold statement with silver heels to match.
The Prince and Princess of Wales leave the royal wedding
The couple both looked sophisticated in their ensembles for the royal wedding
The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she exited All Saints Church following the nuptials of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling today
The Princess of Wales looked effortlessly elegant as she joined members of the Royal Family at the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling today
A beaming Kate made a brief smile at William as the loved-up royal couple entered the church for today’s nuptials
Kate stepped out for the long-awaited royal wedding a picture of poise today
William was spotted placing a supportive hand on Kate’s back as they arrived at the church today
Beaming broadly as they assisted the bride with her veil and glamorous gown, the new sisters appeared closer than ever as they stepped out for the royal wedding
William looked smart as ever in a blue waistcoat and matching tie
The future Queen arrived for the nuptials of Princess Anne’s son, 48, and his NHS nurse bride, 45, and was met with loud cheers from the crowd who had gathered for the historic occasion
Newlywed Harriet and Peter following their wedding ceremony in Gloucestershire today
However, one member of the Royal Family noticeably absent from the celebrations was the groom’s cousin, Prince Harry.
The Montecito-based Duke of Sussex, 41, is said to have ‘not spoken in years’ to Peter, and sources say the presence of his estranged brother, the Prince of Wales, at the Cotswolds event will also inevitably have played a part.
Meanwhile, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was reportedly not invited to the private ceremony as the monarchy continues its efforts to distance itself from the fallout surrounding his long-running scandal linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Princess Beatrice was among the first guests to arrive, seen driving in the passenger seat of a Range Rover and dressed in a floral green piece while sharing an umbrella with her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.
Her sister, Princess Eugenie, who is currently pregnant, was also in attendance with her husband, Jack Brooksbank. Today marks the first time the two sisters have been publicly seen since their palace rent revelations.
Today’s venue was located in Kemble near Cirencester, not far from mother-of-the-groom Princess Anne’s home at Gatcombe Park, Gloucestershire.
The festivities were organised by Bentley’s Entertainments, a blue-chip firm which oversaw David and Victoria Beckham’s wedding, multiple parties for Sir Elton John, Princess Eugenie’s Windsor nuptials to Jack Brooksbank and Peter’s 2008 ceremony to his first wife Autumn Kelly.
Peter, who publicly announced his divorce to Autumn in 2020, found love again in May 2024 with fellow divorcee Harriet, who has a 14-year-old daughter Georgina, from a past relationship.
The bride herself boasts wealthy connections, sharing a relation to the Duke of Gloucester through her late father, Rupert Sperling.
Born Harriet Eleanor Sander to Mary Hoskins and Rupert Sanders, the 45-year-old, who has three siblings, Nicholas, Louisa and Rebecca, works as a paediatric nurse specialist for the NHS.
Peter, 19th in the line of succession, popped the question in August 2025 with a sparkling ring which boasts a subtle but touching tribute to his beloved grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. It was designed by the same jeweller behind her 1946 ring.
In a statement to announce their engagement, they said both families were ‘delighted’.
While few details are known about the plans for the wedding, Harriet herself has spoken openly about the importance of faith in her life, previously revealing how Christianity helped her through the challenges of single motherhood.
In a previous interview, she revealed that her ‘faith was always in me, but it was kind of dormant’.
Sealed with a kiss! The happy couple after saying ‘I Do’
Kate and William were among some of the first guests to arrive at today’s event
The blushing bride beamed as she arrived alongside her bridesmaids for her royal wedding in the Cotswolds today
Harriet Sperling arrives for her long-awaited nuptials to Peter Phillips
