{"id":2354362,"date":"2026-04-01T15:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2354362"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:46:08","slug":"royal-wedding-to-take-place-in-summer-2026-as-date-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royal-wedding-to-take-place-in-summer-2026-as-date-confirmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal wedding to take place in summer 2026 as date confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e792fe\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The pair got engaged last August after dating for just one year<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33699573\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling pictured at Wimbledon in July, 2024.\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling pictured at Wimbledon in July, 2024.<cite aria-label=\"Image: Tim Merry\/Staff Photographer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Tim Merry\/Staff Photographer)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A royal summer wedding is officially on the calendar as Peter Phillips &#8211; the eldest grandson of the late <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/the-queen\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Queen Elizabeth II<\/a> &#8211; is set to marry his fianc\u00e9e, Harriet Sperling, in an intimate ceremony this June.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The couple will exchange vows on June 6 at All Saints Church in the village of Kemble in Gloucestershire. The venue, known for its striking spire and active role in the local community, sits just a short distance from the Princess Royal\u2019s Gatcombe Park estate &#8211; where Mr. Phillips currently resides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A spokesperson for the 48-year-old confirmed that senior members of the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/royal-family\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">royal family<\/a>, including <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/king-charles\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">King Charles III<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/queen-camilla\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Queen Camilla<\/a>, and the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-william\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Prince<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Princess of Wales<\/a>, have already been informed of the upcoming nuptials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><em>Get MEN Premium now for just \u00a31 <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a> \u2013 or get involved in our WhatsApp group by clicking <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/I185InYeKqOLydUg3TjGzw\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>. And don&#8217;t miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERE.Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?utm_source=newslettersignupheader\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">HERE.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While the event is being described as a &#8220;low-key&#8221; and private affair, a significant royal presence is expected in the small Cotswold village for the celebration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Mr. Phillips and Ms. Sperling, an <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/nhs\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">NHS<\/a> nurse, have enjoyed a whirlwind romance after they began dating in early 2024. Their engagement was <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/royal-family-delighted-announce-engagment-32184816\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">formally announced last August<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The couple has become a frequent fixture at family events over the past year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In June, they were notably invited by the King to join the traditional carriage procession at Royal Ascot\u2014a clear signal of Ms. Sperling\u2019s warm reception into the royal inner circle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The wedding marks a fresh start for Phillips, who is the son of Princess Anne and her first husband, Captain Mark Phillips. He was previously married to Autumn Kelly for 12 years before their <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/uk-news\/peter-phillips-splits-wife-autumn-17726516\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">separation in 2020<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The former couple continues to share custody of their two daughters: 15-year-old Savannah and 14-year-old Isla.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Unlike his 2008 wedding, which took place at the historic St George\u2019s Chapel in Windsor Castle, this ceremony appears to favour a more localized, quiet atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Formal invitations have already been dispatched to both families as preparations for the June date begin in earnest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pair got engaged last August after dating for just one year Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling pictured at Wimbledon in July, 2024.(Image: Tim Merry\/Staff Photographer) A royal summer wedding is officially on the calendar as Peter Phillips &#8211; the eldest grandson of the late Queen Elizabeth II &#8211; is set to marry his fianc\u00e9e, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2354363,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[22769],"class_list":["post-2354362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-royal-family"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Royal-wedding-to-take-place-in-summer-2026-as-date.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2354362"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354362\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2354364,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354362\/revisions\/2354364"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2354363"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2354362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2354362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2354362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}