Peter Phillips brings new NHS nurse girlfriend Harriet Sperling to Ascot to join Charles and Camilla


Peter Phillips and his new girlfriend Harriet Sperling put on a loved-up display at Royal Ascot. The couple joined other members of the Royal Family at day four of the annual event on Friday, 21 June.

Peter, 46, who is the son of Princess Anne, was pictured kissing Harriet at the event in Berkshire and introducing her to his Royal relatives. The smitten pair joined the likes of King Charles, 75, and Queen Camilla, 76, as well as Princess Beatrice, 35, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40.

Peter looked smart in a black suit and pinstriped trousers, paired with a beige waistcoat and lilac tie. Meanwhile, Harriet cut an elegant figure in a pastel pink dress complete with bow detailing down the front and a matching head piece.

Peter Phillips with new girlfriend Harriet Sperling
Peter Phillips with new girlfriend Harriet Sperling -Credit:Tim Merry/Staff Photographer

Harriet, who is an NHS nurse and freelance writer, appeared to get on well with the Royals and was spotted enjoying a chat with Queen Camilla during the day out. She was also greeted with a huge hug and a kiss from Princess Beatrice, appearing to confirm she's been given the Royals' seal of approval.

Harriet and Peter's relationship was revealed back in May, when they were seen sharing a kiss at the Badminton Horse Trial. They joined other Royals, such as Queen Camilla, at the event, where they didn't hide their romance.

While Harriet and Peter may be in the early stages of their relationship, it looks like things could be serious after Peter, who is head of partner acquisition for the rights agency CSM Sport & Entertainment, invited her to Royal Ascot, which is one of the most high profile events in the Royal calendar.

King Charles and Queen Camilla at day four of Royal Ascot
King Charles and Queen Camilla at day four of Royal Ascot -Credit:Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The equestrian event kicked off on Tuesday, 18 June and will come to a close on Saturday, 22 June. Alongside Royals, dozens of famous faces have been attending this year's event, including Elizabeth Hurley, Charlotte Hawkins, Shirley Ballas and Bugzy Malone.

Peter was previously in a relationship with Lindsay Wallace, 43. The pair were together for three years before splitting earlier this year. He met the 43 year old through his sister Zara Tindall as she was an ex-classmate of Zara at Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland. They reconnected at a 2019 reunion and it was revealed they had started dating in March 2021.

Prior to meeting Lindsay, Peter was married to Autumn Kelly, 46, from 2008 until 2019. They share daughters Savannah, 13, and Isla, 12. Autumn has since moved on with Donal Mulryan, the founder of the UK development and construction company Rockwell.