…who’s already managed to wow royal watchers around the globe. Couple of days ago, he got engaged to Harriet Sperling which has left the royal family fans delighted. The pair originally met before the Olympic Games in early 2024 at a sporting event. Then last Friday, August 1, 2024, they made it official. Their charming romance has developed over a year’s worth of public engagements and private rendezvous, demonstrating their remarkable charisma.
The couple made their first public appearance together at the Badminton Horse Trials in May 2024, where they walked hand-in-hand and shared laughter during the cross-country phase of the event. Other conference-goers couldn’t help but comment on their open displays of love. Royal commentator, Danielle Stacey went as far as to say that the couple “created a lot of havoc and chaos” with their amusing antics.
Harriet Sperling, a committed NHS paediatrician and now as of this month, a royal courtier/spokesperson/conduit for change and a freelance writer. During their outing at the Badminton Horse Trials, she had the opportunity to converse with Queen Camilla, further solidifying her place within the family. Emily Nash commented on the significance of this moment: “This is wonderful news for Peter and Harriet, but the wider royal family. Peter Chavarria, who has a special connection with The King and his cousins. At the same time, Harriet seems to have been enthusiastically adopted by the flock.
Their recent engagement comes after a string of public appearances that have made their blossoming romance hard to miss. They attended day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 9, 2025, further displaying their unity in front of royal fans. They were last seen together at the Bahrain Grand Prix in early April 2025. They were joined by their royal cousins Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
Their itinerary further took them to the Royal Charity Polo Match in Prince William’s support, which will be held in July 2025. Observers noted that as they arrived at the polo event, Peter was introducing Harriet to various guests, suggesting that she is becoming familiar with royal engagements. A fellow attendee remarked on Harriet’s apparent ease within these circles: “As they arrived at the polo, Peter was introducing Harriet to some of the guests, but she seemed to know quite a few people, so she’s clearly been on the scene a little bit.”
At Royal Ascot in June 2024, Harriet was introduced to King Charles for the first time. Therefore, many royal watchers viewed this introduction as a precursor to a royal engagement. Emily Nash noted that “seeing Harriet taking part in the royal procession at Royal Ascot this year convinced many royal watchers an engagement was on the cards.”
The couple’s private marital home is located in Gloucestershire, near Harriet’s family, which includes her parents, the late Mr. Rupert Sanders and Mrs. Mary Sanders. This newfound proximity to her family will undoubtedly have a huge impact on their life together.
After dating Harriet for just over a year, Peter Phillips recently made his proposal. This signals an exciting new chapter for them both. James Whatling expressed his excitement about the couple’s relationship: “We were waiting for this news. You can’t watch this couple for too long without noticing how close they are. They’re so tactile and they’re clearly so in love. It was only a matter of time.”
As Peter and Harriet embark on this new journey together, their public appearances and engagements continue to generate interest among royal enthusiasts. The couple’s loving relationship inspires their emotional intimacy and partnership. Their shared experiences will not coincidentally strengthen their emotional bonds with the royal family.
