Peter Phillips, late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild and the son of Princess Anne, has once again made it to the headlines. But this time it is for a heartwarming reason. The popular royal who lives a low-key life and got separated from his ex-wife in 2021 has officially got engaged for the second time. His bride-to-be is Harriet Sperling, who hails from a normal family in the UK. She is an NHS nurse and a single mother whose heart-touching romance with Peter Phillips had caught the eye of Royal fans for some time now. Here is everything you must know about her.
Who is Peter Phillips’s fiancée, Harriet Sperling?
The Royal Family in the UK recently announced Peter Phillips’s engagement, which has brought Harriet Sperling into the royal spotlight. But behind their beautiful engagement pictures, Harriet Sperling lives a quiet life away from the media spotlight. According to the Town and Country Magazine, Harriet Sperling was born as Harriet Eleanor Sanders. She is a paediatric nurse specialist for the NHS services. Her online bio reveals that she holds a passion for early childhood development.
At the same time, Harriet is a published writer who has openly shared her journey of single motherhood and her views about Christian faith. There are no details available about her ex-husband, and her social media profiles are private. She has been vocal in sharing the details about her struggles in raising her daughter when she didn’t have adequate resources. Harriet once mentioned how it is difficult to add anyone between herself and her daughter, Georgia, in an article for Woman Alive and wrote:
“My daughter and I journeyed for 10 years with only each other. I liken us to an island, and it has often felt hard to imagine anyone joining that island. The unique relationship between a single mother and her child is forged in the fires of struggles and victories. It’s a bond characterised by love and survival against the odds.”
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling’s whirlwind romance
Peter Phillips met Harriet Sperling for the first time, reportedly at a sports event that involved their daughters. But there is no certainty about how their relationship evolved. They made their first public appearance as a couple in May 2024 at the Badminton Horse Trials. Since then, they have made multiple public appearances at summer polo events at Ascot and even Wimbledon. As per some media reports, Harriet Sperling has already blended well with Peter’s family and his daughters, Savannah and Isla.
More about Peter Phillips
Peter Phillips was born to Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips in 1997. He is the eldest son of the former couple. Unlike other grandkids of Queen Elizabeth, he didn’t get a royal title at birth after his parents declined the offer. They decided to ensure that their children could live a more normal life. Peter had married Autumn Kelly in 2008, and they remained together until announcing their amicable separation in 2020. They have joint custody of their daughters, Savannah and Isla Phillips
We congratulate Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling on their engagement.
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