Harriet Sperling Looks Right at Home as Wedding Celebrations Officially Begin [Photos]
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling were all smiles at the rehearsal, with family pitching in before their big 'I do' moment.
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling were all smiles as they prepared to say their 'I Do's' just one day before their June 6 wedding. The couple was spotted enjoying a relaxed rehearsal dinner with family at All Saints Church in Kemble, Cotswolds, where the ceremony will take place. Among their close-knit circle were Philip's sister, Zara Tindall, his daughters, Savannah and Isla, and Sperling's daughter, Georgina. For the rehearsals, the group opted for casual attire, a stark contrast to their more polished, glamorous royal event appearances.
Phillips' soon-to-be bride was seen arriving at the Church in white wide-legged trousers and a red-striped sweater, beaming as she hugged guests and warmly interacting with Tindall and her stepdaughters. Savannah and Isla were also spotted mingling with stepsister Georgina, dressed in relaxed, baggy jeans and a top, with the trio seen together at several moments throughout the day. Phillips looked dapper in an olive-green sweater layered over a shirt and jeans. Watch the video here!
While Sperling and Phillips looked clearly over the moon during the preparations, Tindall also drew attention with her chic, relaxed attire, wearing sunglasses, jeans, and a coordinated jacket as she smiled for the cameras. The siblings share a close bond, with Tindall telling The Times that Phillips was someone she has "looked up to all my life." Her presence at the rehearsal added a reassuring touch to the celebrations, offering quiet support in helping smooth out any pre-wedding nerves before the long walk down the aisle.
In contrast to other major royal weddings, Phillips and Sperling will forgo traditional elements like a carriage procession. Several senior royals, like Prince William and Princess Kate, are expected to attend. Philip's mother, Princess Anne, stepfather Sir Timothy Laurence, and his father, Captain Mark Phillips, will likely take on key roles throughout the day. Of course, Zara and Mike Tindall will also be there alongside their three children.
Ahead of their big day, a friend of Phillip's told the Daily Mail, "Peter and Harriet's wedding is an intimate occasion with their close friends and immediate family around them in the Cotswolds. It's an area where they grew up and is very special to them both." Attention will now turn to the wedding itself, including whether King Charles and Queen Camilla will be able to attend amid their busy schedules for a rare breather and join the couple's 'happily ever after' moment.
