Harriet Sperling<\/strong> is a favorite of the royal family.<\/p>\n Even before marrying Peter Phillips<\/strong>, the health-care worker made quite an impression on everyone within the monarchy.<\/p>\n According to body language expert Darren Stanton<\/strong>, Harriet has seemed to fit in well with the rest of her new relatives whenever they have made public appearances.<\/p>\n Peter Phillips with Harriet Sperling, Annabel Elliot and Queen Camilla in the royal box during day ten of The Championships Wimbledon in 2024. By: MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “She’s definitely cemented herself within the inner royal circle,” the specialist said of recent photos<\/a> of the group while speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino<\/a>.<\/p>\n “She [Sperling] doesn’t feel any social anxiety and there are no masking smiles. Harriet feels completely at ease,” he observed.<\/p>\n On June 6, the couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n King Charles III<\/strong>, Queen Camilla<\/strong>, Prince William<\/strong><\/a>, Kate Middleton<\/strong><\/a>, Prince Edward<\/strong> and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh<\/strong>, were all on hand to celebrate the nuptials.<\/p>\n The businessman and his bride also invited Princess Beatrice<\/strong> and Princess Eugenie<\/strong> despite Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor <\/strong>and Sarah Ferguson<\/strong>‘s banishment.<\/p>\n While the Princess of Wales never formed a close bond with her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle<\/strong>, she did find a pal in Harriet.<\/p>\n Peter Phillips, Harriet Sperling and the royal family attend the New Year’s Day Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2026. By: James Whatling\/MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “Kate has never really had a female ally inside the family who shares her outlook on life, Harriet changes that,” a source told Closer<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n “Kate’s delighted to have Harriet in the family \u2014 they click naturally,” the insider continued. “There’s no awkwardness, they genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Kate and Harriet have found each other at exactly the right time and everyone around them can see how valuable that relationship could become.”<\/p>\n Kate and her new cousin have reportedly bonded over taking a backseat to the needs of The Firm.<\/p>\n Kate Middleton attends the Anzac Day Ceremony in 2026. By: MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n “They have that same understated quality,” the source claimed.<\/p>\n “Neither feels the need to dominate a room. Kate sees somebody who has worked hard, faced challenges and remained incredibly grounded,” the insider pointed out.<\/p>\n Luckily, Peter is also extremely close with the future king of England and has reportedly sided with him when it comes to his feud with Prince Harry<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\nHarriet is in the ‘inner circle’<\/h2>\n
Harriet marries Peter<\/h2>\n
Harriet is close with Kate<\/h2>\n
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Just like Kate, Harriet doesn’t want the spotlight<\/h2>\n
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William is close with Peter<\/h2>\n