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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling Marry in Intimate Gloucestershire Ceremony

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling Marry in Intimate Gloucestershire Ceremony

Published by Sam Flores

The occasion also marked the first public appearance with the royal family for several months by the groom’s cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. The pair, who are the daughters of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, have avoided the spotlight in light of the allegations against their father. Beatrice, accompanied by husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, wore a green floral dress. Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank, who are expecting their third child, both wore navy. Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling with bridesmaids Georgina Sperling, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips Samir Hussein With a bouquet of sweet peas, myrtle and lily of the valley in hand, bride Harriet Sperling was radiant as she walked down the aisle with her brother, Nicholas, in a tribute to their late father. She wore a white sheath gown with long sleeves and a high lace collar, custom-made by designer Emilia Wickstead. Constructed using three different elements, a square-neck column underdress, delicate lace over-jacket, and 10-foot train, the gown took hundreds of hours of work to complete. Atop her head was a pearl …

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling share romantic first kiss after fairytale wedding

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling share romantic first kiss after fairytale wedding

Published by Daniella Wilson

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips shared their first kiss as husband and wife as they emerged from the church after their Cotswolds wedding ceremony in front of members of the royal family.  The rain did not dampen the newlyweds’ spirits as they posed for photographs outside All Saints Church, which is located in Kemble, Cirencester, close to where bride Harriet grew up. The blushing bride, 45, chose a column-style dress with a lace neckline and sleeves, and a dramatic train designed by Emilia Wickstead. There had been speculation in the lead-up to the ceremony as to whether Harriet would wear a tiara, and she did not disappoint. The jewels chosen were the Pragnell family tiara, as well as a set of earrings.  Peter and Harriet were supported by their bridal party, including his teenage daughters from his first marriage to Autumn Kelly – Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14 – and Harriet’s daughter, Georgina.  The groom’s divorced parents, the Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips, his stepfather Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, his sister Zara Tindall …

Princess Anne Is Hosting Peter Phillips’s Wedding Reception at Her 19th-Century Mansion

Princess Anne Is Hosting Peter Phillips’s Wedding Reception at Her 19th-Century Mansion

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The late queen purchased Gatcombe Park in 1976 as a wedding present for Anne after she married her first husband, Mark Phillips. (According to author Geoffrey Sanders, the estate of more than 500 acres cost about 500,000 British pounds at the time. Its previous owners later said that the royal family was a tough negotiator on the purchase price.) Rebuilt in the 1820s, the Georgian mansion required significant renovations to be inhabitable, but the stonework and floor plan of the main structure and its glass-walled conservatory remained largely intact. Anne used to be a professional equestrian and even competed in the three-day event at the 1976 Olympics. When she moved into Gatcombe Park, she upgraded the stables and turned them into a modern center for such events. From the early 1980s to 2023, Anne used the grounds to host the annual Festival of British Eventing, which attracted riders from around the world. Gatcombe Park in June 1976. Photo by Peter Cade/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images When Phillips and sister Zara Tindall were born, Anne declined to …

Princess Kate’s heartwarming motherhood moment lands unexpected honour

Princess Kate’s heartwarming motherhood moment lands unexpected honour

Published by Daniella Wilson

A photo of Princess Kate and her three children is in the running to win the annual UK Picture Editors Guild Awards, with the picture depicting the family at the VE Day celebrations in May 2025. Kate and her kids, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, were snapped standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace and watching the Red Arrows flypast on the special day, which marked 80 years since Nazi Germany officially surrendered World War II in 1945. The foursome leaned over to see the military planes during the procession on May 5. Also in attendance at the event were Prince William, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Anne, Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. © UK Press via Getty ImagesThe photo has been shortlisted in the UK Picture Editors Guild Awards Prince George and his younger brother looked smart in matching navy suits with blue ties, while Charlotte wore a blue-green coat and matching dress. Kate looked stunning in a burgundy Emilia Wickstead coatdress, paired with a Jane Taylor …

Who Made the Guest List for Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s Wedding?

Who Made the Guest List for Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s Wedding?

Published by Sam Flores

Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s attendance is unknown, as the wedding coincides with the Epsom Derby, where Charles will present a trophy, palace officials have confirmed. Prince Harry, Phillips’s cousin, is also not expected to make the trip to the UK for the wedding. Phillips was close to William and Harry when they were growing up and was cited as a peacemaker between the two brothers when they fell out after Harry and Meghan’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021. “It’s the first royal wedding since Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank, and prior to that Harry and Meghan’s nuptials, but it’s going to be on a much smaller scale to both of those very grand Windsor affairs,” Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty Magazine, told Vanity Fair. “I think this is going to feel and look a lot more like an intimate family wedding than a royal wedding. Don’t forget it’s [the] second time round for Peter and Harriet, and I think the fact that the reception is at Princess Anne’s home signals …

See Queen Mary of Teck’s Favorite Diamond Tiaras, Including Pieces Worn by the Late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne

See Queen Mary of Teck’s Favorite Diamond Tiaras, Including Pieces Worn by the Late Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne

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A formidable character who became the matriarch of the Royal Family, Princess Victoria Mary of Teck was born at Kensington Palace on May 26, 1867 in the same room where Queen Victoria (who was a distant cousin) had been born 40 years prior. In 1891, Mary, then 24, was betrothed to her second cousin once removed, Prince Albert, eldest son of the then Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII). However, six weeks after the announcement of the engagement, Prince Albert died unexpectedly during an influenza pandemic. The following year, Mary became engaged to his only surviving brother, Prince George (future King George V), and married him in 1893. When he became Prince of Wales in 1901, she became Princess of Wales. In 1910, following the death of his father, King Edward VII, King George V acceded to the throne and Mary became Queen. In 1936, her husband died, and was succeeded by her son, Edward VIII, until he abdicated in favor of his brother, George VI, in order to marry Wallis Simpson. When Queen Mary’s granddaughters, Princess …

from Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy to Princess Anne and Andrew Parker-Bowles

from Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy to Princess Anne and Andrew Parker-Bowles

Published by Daniella Wilson

With the grand ceremonies, horse-drawn carriages and billowing wedding dresses, it’s easy to believe that all royal romances are fairytales come true. However, not all romances end like Cinderella, and several royal couples have split after marrying. However, some royal lovebirds end up splitting before they even make it down the aisle to say ‘I do’. While many break up before someone proposes, one memorable royal split saw the bride-to-be calling off the service after suspecting infidelity. From Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy to Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend, meet the royal couples who were never meant to be… © WireImage The former couple remain on good terms Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas It was Princess Eugenie who introduced her friend Cressida Bonas to Prince Harry in 2012, his most recent public girlfriend before Meghan Markle. The former couple shared a lust for life and they were often snapped holidaying together, appearing the perfect pair. But as rumours of a royal engagement for the couple escalated, Cressida is said to have become increasingly overwhelmed by …

Princess Anne was the spitting image of Zara Tindall in sparkly bridesmaid dress – aged 14

Princess Anne was the spitting image of Zara Tindall in sparkly bridesmaid dress – aged 14

Published by Daniella Wilson

As we head towards peak wedding season, we’re preparing for Peter Phillips’ nuptials with Harriet Sperling at All Saints Church in Cirencester on 6 June. It’s likely that their bridal party will include their daughters from their first marriages: Savannah and Isla Phillips, whom Peter shares with his ex-wife, Autumn, and Georgina, whom Harriet welcomed with ex Antonio St John Sperling. While we wait with bated breath to see their bridesmaid dresses, we’re casting our minds back to when Peter’s mother, Princess Anne, was a teenager. Aged 14, the Princess Royal jetted to Athens, where she took on bridesmaid duties for King Constantine II of the Hellenes and Princess Anne-Marie of Denmark’s wedding at the Metropolitan Cathedral on 18 September 1964. Resurfaced photos show Anne glancing over her shoulder as she stood with the other bridesmaids, who all wore similar floor-length white dresses with cropped sheer sleeves, an empire waist embellished with a bow, and an embellished hem with sparkles that caught the light. While the other bridesmaids had a boat neck, teenager Anne stood …

Princess Anne is the spitting image of daughter Zara Tindall in unearthed photo

Princess Anne is the spitting image of daughter Zara Tindall in unearthed photo

Published by Daniella Wilson

Princess Anne was the image of her daughter Zara Tindall when she was a young girl, in a rare photograph showing the late Queen Elizabeth II’s child during an outing in 1963. In an unearthed snapshot of the young royal, Anne, now 75 years old, was spotted sitting in the royal box at Wimbledon with Prince Michael of Kent and his mother, Princess Marina.  The picture was taken in black and white, and the only daughter of the late Queen was dressed in a collared garment and sported a thick headband for the afternoon of tennis.  She wore a happy expression on her face as she clapped for the players on the court below, much like her companion on the day, her first cousin once removed, Michael.  Facially, she looked strikingly similar to her own daughter, Zara, now 45, who is one of Anne’s two children she shares with her ex-husband, Captain Mark Phillips.  Anne is also a mum to Zara’s older brother, Peter Phillips, 48, whom she welcomed with Mark before the couple divorced …

Princess Anne Wears Her Famous Stalactite Brooch to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Princess Anne Wears Her Famous Stalactite Brooch to the Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Published by Sam Flores

It’s a piece of jewelry that is clearly linked to a fundamental moment in the princess’s existence—and it is precisely here that the more unconventional side of Princess Anne emerges. The royal, although she knows very well how every detail, element, and choice will be scrutinized for hidden messages and meanings, attached the famous brooch to her coat then went on her way. Princess Anne with the Queen Mother, 1980. Tim Graham/Getty Images This week was just one example of her decision not to let the jewels remain locked in her jewelry box after the end of her marriage to Phillips. In fact, the king’s sister has worn it many times over the years—from official banquets to Royal Ascot competitions to last year’s Commonwealth Day celebrations—demonstrating that the person who gave it to her has far more value than the occasion for which she received it. Definitely a nice way to remember a mother who is no longer there, and to release herself from the association with that long-ago wedding day. Princess Anne, Commonwealth Day …