Full Breakdown
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling Wed in Kemble
6/6/2026, 10:39:49 PM
Wedding Details and Attendees
Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and the late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandson, married NHS paediatric nurse Harriet Sperling on 6 June 2026 at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire. The private ceremony hosted roughly 30 guests and was followed by a reception at Gatcombe Park. Attendees included King Charles III, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Edward and Sophie, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Phillips’s daughters Savannah (15) and Isla (14) and Sperling’s daughter Georgina (13) served as bridesmaids. Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Andrew were not invited.
Significance and Impact
The marriage is the first remarriage among Queen Elizabeth II’s eight grandchildren, reflecting the royal family’s adaptation to blended families. It also required King Charles III and Queen Camilla to attend both the wedding and the Epsom Derby on the same day, illustrating the balance of private and public duties.
Official Statements
The couple’s spokesperson said both families were formally invited and that the King and Queen had been informed of the wedding. Buckingham Palace noted the monarch was “greatly shocked and saddened” by the death of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan earlier that week, a factor in the decision to travel to the Derby after the ceremony.
Criticism & Opposition
Commentators noted the exclusion of Prince Harry, with a friend stating the cousins “haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch.” Media reports described Prince Andrew’s omission as a deliberate move to avoid a “distraction” linked to his past associations.
Conflicting Reports
Sources differ on why Prince Andrew was absent: some cite a formal ban on public appearances, others cite concerns about media focus on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. No official reason has been given for Prince Harry’s non-attendance.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Both families have been informed jointly of the wedding date by invitation. Their Majesties The King and Queen, The Prince and Princess of Wales have also been informed of the announcement.” — Couple’s spokesperson
- “Peter and Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited.” — Unnamed friend
- “reported that the former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson were not among the invited guests , with a friend saying their presence at the event would be a "distraction" amid renewed interest in their ties to Jeffrey Epstein.” — Unnamed friend
- “The King was greatly shocked and saddened to have learned subsequently of the Troop member's death, and will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.” — Buckingham Palace statement
What’s Next
After the ceremony, the couple and immediate family moved to Gatcombe Park for a private reception. Later that afternoon, King Charles III and Queen Camilla traveled to Epsom Downs to fulfill their patronage duties at the Derby, where the King presented the trophy.
