Harriet Phillips Stuns at Royal Ascot's Final Day — But Fans Think Her Dress Suited the Wedding Better
Harriet Phillips turned heads when she appeared alongside her husband, Peter Phillips, on the final day of Royal Ascot but fans had peculiar style note for her.
The newest royal bride, Harriet Phillips, has swiftly emerged as the fan favorite, and her recent appearances at Royal Ascot have further catapulted her in the popularity ladder. Her fashion choices are being widely appreciated, as fans nitpick every look and offer their own takes on it, a move that, for a long time, was usually reserved for the more senior working royals. When Harriet stepped out at Royal Ascot for the final day of the event, alongside her husband, Peter Phillips, fans were instantly blown away by her beautiful white lace dress from Beulah London and matching hat. However, they believed the outfit could have suited a different, and arguably a better occasion.
For her wedding to Peter two weeks back, Harriet had chosen a stunning high-column gown from Emily Wickstead with intricate lace detailing. Her new dress at the racecourse on Saturday was certainly reminiscent of the lacework on her wedding gown. And fans believed the new outfit would have been a perfect choice for her wedding. A social media user wrote, “Beautiful, that should have been the wedding outfit”, while another added, “I much prefer her Ascot choices to her wedding dress! Stunning.” One X user confessed, "Have to confess, inessential, the biggest fan of her wedding dress, but this choice is superb," while another mentioned, "At first glance, that dress looks like she had her wedding dress re-worked."
Harriet is seemingly still very much in her bridal era, as her Royal Ascot outfits portrayed an uncanny wedding theme. On Tuesday, the new bride rolled down the racecourse alongside her mother-in-law, Princess Anne, and her husband, marking her first royal appearance post-wedding. For the special day, she had picked a Suzannah London baby-blue dress and a matching hat. And after the something blue moment, Harriet opted for a dress that resembled her wedding outfit for the final day of Royal Ascot.
From the very instant that Harriet was introduced to the world as the newest part of the royal family, she appeared to be a perfect fit. Like Prince Charming had finally found his Cinderella. And over time, the new bride has proven just how well she has melded into the royal fold. On Tuesday, the Phillips were seen mingling and chatting with attendees at Royal Ascot, and Harriet carried herself with the poise and elegance of an experienced royal.
And, like most senior royals in the monarchy, including the late Queen Elizabeth and Queen Camilla, she lost her composure the minute the races began. She was spotted cheering passionately with Peter in the gallery, reacting animatedly to the day's thrilling events. A perfect addition indeed!
Although Harriet is extremely popular amongst fans, just like her husband, she is not a working royal. The couple does not have royal titles and has their own separate careers. While Peter is a businessman, Harriet is an NHS nurse.
