King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling next week, in what will be the latest development ahead of one of the most anticipated royal family gatherings of the year.
The couple are due to marry on Saturday, 6 June, at All Saints Church in the Gloucestershire village of Kemble, with preparations underway for what is expected to be an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends.
Peter Phillips, the son of Anne, Princess Royal and Captain Mark Phillips, announced his engagement to NHS nurse Harriet Sperling last year after their relationship became public in 2024.
According to reports, the King and Queen are expected to be among the guests as the royal family gathers to celebrate the occasion.
The wedding will take place just hours before Their Majesties are due to attend Derby Day at Epsom Downs, where they will watch the running of the Betfred Derby as part of a longstanding royal tradition.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are also expected to attend the ceremony, potentially accompanied by their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Other family members anticipated to be present include Princess Anne and Sir Timothy Laurence, alongside Peter’s sister, Zara Tindall, and her husband, Mike Tindall.
While an official guest list has not been released, reports suggest the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh could also be among those attending.
The wedding marks a significant milestone for Phillips, who is the eldest grandchild of the late Elizabeth II and has largely remained outside the spotlight despite his close ties to the Royal Family.
Harriet Sperling has increasingly appeared alongside Peter at public events over the past two years and has been warmly welcomed into royal circles. She joined members of the Royal Family at several high-profile engagements, including Royal Ascot and charity events, following the public confirmation of their relationship.
However, not every member of the extended royal family is expected to be present.
According to reports, neither the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to attend the ceremony.
The wedding is expected to be a private affair, but the gathering of so many senior royals is likely to attract considerable public interest.
With King Charles and Queen Camilla expected to attend before travelling to Epsom later the same day, the ceremony is set to become one of the most significant royal family events of the summer.
