Royal Wedding Date Announced for Cotswolds Village Ceremony
The date for the next Royal Family wedding has been officially confirmed, with King Charles and Queen Camilla being informed of the summer plans. Peter Phillips, the eldest grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II, is set to marry his fiancée, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, in a private ceremony.
Intimate Ceremony in Picturesque Village Setting
The wedding will take place at All Saints Church, located in the quaint village of Kemble, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. This charming church, noted for its tall spire, sits at the heart of the village and is described as deeply involved in community life. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, and is expected to be a low-key affair, though it will likely see members of the Royal Family gathering in the village for the celebration.
Both families have been notified of the wedding date through formal invitations, according to a spokesman. In addition to King Charles and Queen Camilla, other senior royals including William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, have been made aware of the arrangements.
Background of the Royal Couple
Peter Phillips, aged 48, is the son of Princess Anne and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips, making him a nephew of King Charles and a cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry. He is also the brother of Zara Tindall. Peter resides nearby on his mother's Gatcombe Park estate in Minchinhampton, adding a local connection to the wedding venue.
His engagement to Harriet Sperling was announced in August of last year, following the start of their relationship in 2024. Peter was previously married to Autumn Phillips, with whom he shares custody of their two children, Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14. Their marriage ended in 2020 after 12 years, having begun with a grand royal wedding at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in 2008.
Royal Connections and Recent Appearances
The couple has maintained strong ties with the Royal Family, as evidenced by their attendance as guests of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Royal Ascot in June 2026. They were also invited to participate in the traditional carriage procession that marks the start of the day at the famous Berkshire racecourse, highlighting their integration into royal events.
This upcoming wedding adds to the ongoing narrative of royal life, blending tradition with personal milestones in a serene village setting.
