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It’s Roland Mouret for the Princess of Wales and the Bride Wore Emilia Wickstead

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It’s Roland Mouret for the Princess of Wales and the Bride Wore Emilia Wickstead

The Princess of Wales chose a Roland Mouret dress for today’s wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling. 

Mr. Phillips is Princess Anne’s son and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II. Below, the King and Queen as they arrived at All Saints Church, Kemble, Circenster, about 90 minutes from Windsor.

A wider shot of the Prince and Princess of Wales as they arrived for today’s nuptials. 

Chris Ship of ITV shared a video of the couple as they arrived. 

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.

The mother of the groom, the Princess Royal. 

The groom’s father, Captain Mark Phillips (right), and Florence Standaert, a Belgian equestrian. 

The groom’s sister, Zara Tindall, her husband, Mike, and their daughters, Mia and Lena, are greeted upon arrival. 

The groom’s cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with their husbands, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi (2nd from right) and Jack Brooksbank (far left).

David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon (Princess Margaret’s son), and Isabelle de La Bruyère.

Lady Sarah Chatto (Princess Margaret’s daughter) as she arrived. 
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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie with the Tindall girls.

And now for a look at the bride, NHS pediatric nurse, Harriet Sperling. 

She is followed by her bridesmaids, her daughter, Georgina, and Peter Phillips’ daughters, Savannah and Isla Phillips. 

More from the BBC’s coverage. 

There were shouts of “hip hip hooray” as bride Sperling arrived along with her three bridesmaids, Phillips’ children Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, as well as Sperling’s teenage daughter Georgina.

Phillips and Sperling began dating in 2024 after he split with his first wife, Autumn Kelly, in 2020. The pair’s engagement was announced in August last year.

ITV’s Chris Ship posted a video of the bride arriving. 

A closer view of the bride, wearing an Emilia Wickstead gown, and the bridesmaids, also in Emilia Wickstead.  

This is the second marriage for both the bride and groom. We learn more from this Telegraph story. 

It has been just two years since the paediatric nurse, a devout Christian, made her public debut at the Badminton Horse Trials, hand in hand with her new beau, the Princess Royal’s 48-year-old son Peter Phillips. The pair had only recently met, through their daughters, at a local sports fixture in Gloucestershire, but it was immediately clear this was no fleeting romance.

And details about the ceremony come from this Hello article.

Her bridal bouquet, created by florist Millie Richardson, included sweet peas, myrtle – a tradition in Ms Sperling’s family and for the royal family – and lily of the valley.

She was walked down the aisle by her brother Nicholas Sanders, in honour of their late father Rupert Sanders. Her mother, Mary, was at the church, along with her sisters Rebecca and Louisa.

The bridesmaids’ headpieces were also made with Lily of the Valley.

Below, the couple after they exchanged vows.

More about the bride’s gown by Emilia Wickstead from this British Vogue piece.

The white column dress featured a square neck and a delicate lace overjacket fitted above the waist adorned with delicate wildflower embroidery across its long sleeves and sheer high neck, culminating in a captivating, almost 10 foot-long scallop-hemmed train.

“We aligned on something authentic, traditional, and modern,” the designer told British Vogue of the dress, which was crafted across several months and hundreds of hours of atelier work. It is imbued with personal symbolism and exquisite historical references: the lace pays tribute to the local florals where the bride and groom both grew up, and the train was inspired by a 19th century silhouette. As noted by Wickstead, the dress is made of Italian ivory crepe, which, while not so often seen in bridal designs, beautifully “moulds to the body.”

The Telegraph posted a video of the couple after the ceremony. 

Her tiara and earrings are by Pragnell, the family-run London jeweler that designed her engagement ring.

More on the tiara via the Pragnall site. 

This intricate tiara dazzles the eye by showcasing a design typical of both the Edwardian and Deco periods – which is very rare in all jewellery. Diamonds highlight a festoon of glittering laurel leaves and articulated floral motifs, bearing great resemblance to the tiara owned by The Princess Royal, in the official photograph celebrating her fiftieth birthday in 2000.

Favoured as a bridal headpiece and owned by the Pragnell family, this delicate tiara has been worn by generations of Pragnell family members and was present at the Coronation of both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.

The bride’s custom ivory satin heels are by Jimmy Choo.

Below, the Princess of Wales is partially sheltered by an umbrella her husband holds over her after the ceremony wrapped up. 

Now for a quick look at some of the ensembles worn by guests at today’s wedding, beginning with the Queen. She was in a cream ensemble by Anna Valentine with a scalloped coat atop a coordinating dress. 

The mother of the groom, seen below with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. The Princess Royal’s floral yellow dress dates back to 1986; it was topped by a gold jacket and cream shawl.

Write Royalty’s Patricia Treble points out that her hat was worn at Zara Tindall’s christening in 1981.

We learn details about the hat from The Telegraph’s column.

The hat is simple by royal standards but charming nevertheless with a slim but floppy brim with matching cord bow detail. Back in 1981, for the ceremony held at Windsor Castle, the Princess Royal, now 75, matched her yellow hat with a sweet strawberry printed dress.

The Duchess of Edinburgh wore Beulah London, the Yahvi Dress (a style the Princess of Wales has worn in green), with Prada pumps, a Jane Taylor hat, and a Sophie Habsburg bag.  

Zara Tindall wore a design by the Australian brand Rebecca Vallance, the label’s ‘Violeta’ Bow Midi Dress ($795) in Periwinkle Blue, accessorized with a Camilla Rose Millinery headband, an Anya Hindmarch clutch and Emmy London pumps.  

Thank you to Ellie at Royal British Fashion and Royal Fashion Police for sharing ID information. 

Now for our look at what the Princess of Wales wore: a creamy tonal palette, beginning with the Roland Mouret Folded Collar Belted Bouclé Dress ($910, now sold out).

It is crafted from a boucle-knit (bouclé is a textured, nubby fabric) blend of polyester and acrylic. The dress features a faux-buttoning front, a folded collar with fringed trim, inverted pleats, belt loops and self-belt, slip pockets at the side seams, and a hidden back zipper. It is still available on the Roland Mouret site ($1100).

The Princess debuted a new boater-style hat by Jane Taylor London. The Hera Hat ($2217) showcases a bow worn in the back, by the Princess, and in the front on the milliner’s site. It is described as being “crafted from fine straw and elegantly trimmed with a luxurious Italian satin bow. Combining refined structure with feminine detail…this lightweight headpiece is secured with a discreet comb and hair-coloured elastic…”. Thank you to Laura and Kate Middleton Style for this ID.

We saw the return of the Rupert Sanderson Malory heels in kid leather (no longer available), with thanks to Middleton Maven for pointing this out. 

The Princess carried her Forever New Lily Woven Clutch made of vegan-certified material with gold-tone hardware.

The Princess repeated her Kiki McDonough Morganite Earrings and triple-strand Nigel Milne pearl bracelet. The earrings were first noted at the 2017 wedding of the Princess’s sister, Pippa Middleton, and James Matthews. The bracelet originally belonged to the late Diana, Princess of Wales.

The Princess also wore a necklace that we’ve not seen before. Carly at Kate Middleton Style notes its similarity to Kiki McDonough’s ‘Grace’ necklace, which showcases a round-cut white topaz gemstone surrounded by a diamond halo. The version online is shown on a chain with diamond spacers, and the Princess’s chain is plain without any adornment or embellishment. I think this is a good possibility. 

I will leave you with one more photo of the bride and groom as they left the church and headed to their reception at Gatcombe Park, Princess Anne’s estate.

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Naama

Friday 12th of June 2026

look like a dream....I love this <3 thank you!

DuchFan

Wednesday 10th of June 2026

Princess Kate lovely as usual...I'm a bucle fan. Wish the dress was a bit more blush color. The bride looked radiant in her gown, which flattered her figure, and the bridesmaids' dresses were spot-on-perfect-elegant. Loved Sophie dress color but not the bag. Zara looked wonderful. Good color and pattern for Beatrice. Am big admirer of Princess Anne but don't think yellow is her best color. The groom is so handsome, isn't he?

Sally 1

Monday 8th of June 2026

I get the impression that many of the writers haven’t stepped into a ladies fashion department lately, because the current hemlines tell the story loud and clear, everything is skimming the ankles with generous amounts of fabric. It’s a very present trend, and one we’re seeing echoed throughout royal fashion at recent events.

I’m genuinely excited to see what Ascot brings, as that’s usually when the truly spectacular looks emerge. I follow a UK fashion stylist who has already previewed her outfits: the first is a striking red, the second a soft pink that mirrors the bridesmaids’ dresses in everything but colour, and the third a stunning green. I can’t wait to see them all styled together with the hats, shoes, bags, the full picture.

Now, back to Kate. What a gorgeous ensemble. One of the fashion editors described the shade as “latte,” and it really was. The look was styled to perfection, especially with that stunning hat featuring a deeper coffee‑coloured bow. The whole outfit was completely tonal, allowing the eye to take in the full vision without distraction. It’s refreshing, especially when so many everyday outfits pair a beautiful dress with accessories that feel like a mismatched afterthought.

Zara, Sophie, and Beatrice all looked wonderful as well, and I would have loved to see Eugenie’s dress without the heavy overcoat. The Queen was impeccable, as always, and I understand her outfit took her straight to the races afterward due to a longstanding commitment.

Overall, it was a beautiful event. My personal favourites were the bridesmaids, so stylish in their simplicity, elegant flat shoes, and the lovely hair pieces that completed their look. No fussy lace, bows, pleats or bits and pieces.

Lindsey A.

Monday 8th of June 2026

What a feast of outfits to ponder!

First, of course, the bride. I love the lace, but not the straps of the dress underneath. The wide square, and the thickness of the straps were not great, IMO. Imagine if it had been strapless instead, and really allow that beautiful lace to shine. The under-dress felt like a better cut for a swimsuit. Hair, veil and make up were lovely though, and she looks radiant - and happiness is the best accessory after all.

Bridesmaids - it's not unusual to have UK bridesmaids in white or cream. I'm a British expat now in California, but attended several weddings growing up in the 80's and 90's, and the flower girls were pretty much always in white, often the maid of honour/chief bridesmaid too - and we saw that with Pippa at Catherine, Princess of Wales's wedding too. It's a tad more unusual with tween or teen bridesmaids, who tend to be in the 'wedding theme' colour if there is one, with the best man matching with his tie/cravat/cummerbund etc. Of course, fashions change, but Brits, and particularly the royal family, tend to be sticklers for tradition so I'd not have expected this to change a lot.

And if you look at the fairly recent wedding of India Hicks, her 13 year old daughter Domino was in a dress extraordinarily like the ones that Savanna, Isla and Georgina wore, also by Emilia Wickstead. I'd almost go so far as to say Emilia pulled out the same pattern and fabric for this wedding as she did for Indias! I think the were perfect bridesmaids dresses - simple and elegant. Clearly in the wedding party, but subdued.

The other royal ladies: * Zara - my fave of all these looks - just wow, she continues to knock it out of the park. Loved the colour, the style, the structure. She has fun with everything and you can always tell.

* Princess Anne, the Princess Royal - yellow suits her, and the mood for such a happy occasion. Love that she recycles. Not sure about the dress she has underneath, a bit too 80's for my taste, but as an original from then, that'd make sense.

* Queen Camilla - I love the style, especially the scallop embroidery line an inch or so up from the scallop hem, cleverly on both the dress and the coat. I just wish it had been in a different colour, perhaps along the lines of the blue that Sophie wore, because I'm of the mind-set that the cream/white is exclusively for the bride at a wedding.

* Princess Beatrice - such a pretty colour green and great to see some pattern.

* Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh - love the colour, but that sleeve style I always think about how it's likely to get caught in food somehow! The bag, as others have said, much better suited for a more casual summer look.

* Princess Eugenie - blah. That's the funereal look, and an October - March funeral at that with the heavy coat. Just such a disappointment as it feels like she usually does much better than she's often given credit for.

* Lady Sarah Chatto - very much her style, which I always like and respect. I see the comments from others about the black being a bit funeral, though I disagree somewhat, because the white balanced it out. In saying that, I think a colour would have been great instead. Imagine that shirt, or even the skirt, being in a hot pink! Vibrant and dramatic. Or a fresh grass green if she didn't want something so loud.

Now, on to Catherine, Princess of Wales: The colour to me reads as a pale caramel, rather than cream/beige. I'd prefer it in a stronger, though still soft, colour, that was more obviously not the cream/beige that it could easily read as. I think a baby pink or blue would be beautiful. I'm not a fan of the fold collar, it reads a bit school girl to me, more appropriate for Charlotte. I love all her jewellery, but as others have said, not together at the same time, it's a bit disjointed. If she was going to go pink, like with the earrings, then a pink shoe too. Or a sage green could have worked well with the pale caramel, and we know she has gorgeous green Kiki earrings. Finally, given the texture of the dress, I'd probably have gone with a smooth leather clutch, much as I love this wicker looking one.

Speaking of Charlotte, I'm wondering how the kids/no kids line fell. Obviously, Peter and Harriets kiddos were going to be in attendance. For the rest of the royals though, it seems that only Zara's children were. So it wasn't an age decision, because I believe George and Charlotte are older than the Tindall kids. I'm assuming that it was a nieces and nephews only decision for anyone under age.

Overall, it looks like it was a lovely day for all involved, and of course, wishing the couple a long and happy marriage.

Lindsey A.

Friday 12th of June 2026

@Bonnie, always love a man in uniform! Thanks for sharing these details - the wedding sounds beautiful.

Gail

Thursday 11th of June 2026

@Bonnie, the wedding colors and attire sounds striking. Thanks for sharing.

Jane

Tuesday 9th of June 2026

@Lindsey A., Emilia Wickstead has the dresses worn by the 3 attendants available in the ready to wear range. Some gorgeous colours including a stunning red. I saw it styled by the most wonderful headpiece, totally suitable for upcoming race season.

Bonnie

Monday 8th of June 2026

@Lindsey A., It is interesting to note that white bridesmaid's dresses are common in the UK. They aren't in Canada, although I did attend a wedding where there was an exception. The groom was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer (the famous Mounties) His best man and ushers were also with the RCMP and they were wearing their red ceremonial jackets. The bride agonized about how to dress the bridesmaids. Any colour was going to look garish with the red. To avoid the clash, the bride and her five attendants wore white. The florist did an excellent job in sourcing roses for the bouquets, in an exact red to match the men's jacket. The result was an absolutely beautiful look and the photos were stunning.

Colorado Carol

Monday 8th of June 2026

I love Princess Catherine's entire ensemble! I especially love the matching shoes, it makes the outfit so cohesive. The Queen's outfit is beautiful but if she had matched her shoes like Catherines it would have been better instead of the tan-colored shoes. However I could see Catherine wearing shoes and a purse to match the headband on a re-wear. A few misses for me: Princess Anne's yellow hat looked small and droopy-as mother of the bride and a true matriarch she needed to look more regal and magnificent. Sophie's blue outfit was beautiful except for the purse which looked like it should be worn with a casual outfit, and the matching powder blue shoes which seemed like it belonged with a bridesmaid's outfit. Zara's periwinkle color was great but not a fan of the bulky headband. Finally, the bride's dress was a big miss for me-it looked like lace over a girlish pinafore and way too constricting overall. The bridesmaid's dresses were boring-too much white, weird to have a turtleneck collar and short sleeves together. Lastly, their shoes looked too much like ballet slippers-flat without any structure. Also not a fan of Beatrice's green patterned dress. I thought Catherine was the best-dressed by far!

Colorado Carol

Tuesday 9th of June 2026

@Bonnie,

thank you-of course!

Bonnie

Monday 8th of June 2026

@Colorado Carol, Slight mistake in your comment. Anne is mother of the groom, not the bride.

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