Harriet Phillips describes relationship with Princess Anne

Harriet Phillips Shares Details on Princess Anne After Royal Wedding

Nearly five months after her June wedding to Peter Phillips in the English village of Kemble, Harriet Phillips has opened up about her relationship with Princess Anne. In an exclusive interview with Hello! magazine, the former National Health Service nurse described the Princess Royal as brilliant, fun, and refreshingly direct. Harriet noted that Princess Anne speaks her mind and offers steadfast loyalty to her family, adding that she feels fortunate to join the royal household.

The initial introduction took place on the Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire. Harriet admitted to feeling nervous before the meeting, but the tension quickly faded during a casual gathering in the garden. Sitting on garden benches with cups of tea, the two women found immediate common ground. Harriet recalled that the unpretentious setting mirrored how Peter Phillips first met her own family.

Wedding Reception at Gatcombe Park and Family Proximity

Princess Anne’s support extended to the couple’s wedding on June 6, 2026, at All Saints Church in Kemble. The Princess Royal made it possible for Harriet and Peter to hold their wedding reception on her Gatcombe estate, a location holding deep personal significance since Peter grew up there. Harriet also praised her mother-in-law’s relentless work ethic, pointing to the royal’s active involvement with local charities.

Daily life for the newlyweds centers around the Gatcombe estate, where they live in a private cottage owned by Princess Anne. They share the grounds with Peter’s sister, Zara Tindall, her husband, Mike Tindall, and their three children, who live nearby on Aston Farm. Both partners brought children into the marriage from previous relationships: Harriet is mother to a 14-year-old daughter, while Peter shares daughters Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, with his former wife, Autumn Kelly.

Timeline of the Relationship Leading to Marriage

In May 2024, Harriet and Peter made their first public appearance together at the Badminton Horse Trials, where they supported Zara Tindall and walked hand-in-hand across the grounds. Following that debut, the relationship progressed to a formal engagement announcement on August 1, 2025, culminating in their summer wedding the following year.