Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling Announce Their Engagement
In a heartwarming turn of events, Harriet Sperling, a renowned Paediatric Nurse Specialist for the NHS and a single mother, has announced her engagement to Peter Phillips, the oldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth and son of Princess Anne.
Born Harriet Eleanor Sanders in 1980, Harriet hails from Gloucestershire and is the daughter of Rupert and Mary Sanders. She has three siblings and is passionate about early brain development in babies, a subject she has written about extensively. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Harriet has also shared her experiences as a single mother.
Peter Phillips, on the other hand, is no stranger to the limelight. He was previously married to Autumn Kelly and is the proud father of two daughters, Savannah and Isla. Harriet, too, is a mother to a daughter named Georgia from a previous marriage.
The couple made their public debut in May 2024 and their engagement was confirmed in a statement by a spokesperson. The news was met with acceptance from King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, as well as the Prince and Princess of Wales. The engagement marks a significant event for the royal family, as noted in the announcement shared with both families.
The engagement photos, featuring Harriet in a white cotton cheesecloth top and skirt set by British label Me+Em, were shared exclusively with Hello!. The couple has been spotted together at various public events, including Wimbledon, the Royal Charity Polo Cup in Windsor, and the book launch of Cooking and the Crown by Tom Parker Bowles.
Rachel King, the news writer at Town & Country, has been covering the story. Rachel, originally from San Francisco and now residing in New York with her wife, daughter, and a labradoodle, previously spent nearly a decade as an editor at Fortune. She can be followed on Instagram for the latest updates.
As of now, no official date has been set for the wedding. We wish Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips a happy and prosperous future together.
- Harriet Sperling, wearing a white cotton cheesecloth top and skirt set by British label Me+Em, posed for their engagement photos, shared exclusively with Hello!.
- In addition to her professional life and charity events, Harriet Sperling has also been open about her journey as a single mother.
- The engagement of Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips, despite being a significant event for the royal family as noted in the announcement shared with both families, falls under the category of lifestyle and entertainment news.
- Peter Phillips, who is well-known in the limelight, is not only the oldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth and son of Princess Anne but also the proud father of two daughters from his previous marriage.
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