On Saturday, Harriet Sperling, a nurse with the National Health Service, married Prince Peter Phillips in a small, private ceremony at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire. The bride wore a custom Emilia Wickhard gown that blended historic elegance with modern craftsmanship, while the groom was escorted out in a vintage Rolls‑Royce.

All Saints Church hosts a royal wedding with a historic tiara

According to the report, Sperling wore a Pragnell family tiara that has graced the heads of royalty at events such as the coronations of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara was paired with Pragnell earrings, underscoring the historic tone of the ceremony.

Emilia Wickhard’s 140‑hour gown reflects tradition and modernity

The gown, conceived in the house’s West London atelier, required roughly 140 hours of hand‑craftsmanship. It featured a square‑neck column underskirt, a cropped waist‑high over‑jacket, and a three‑metre‑long train inspired by early‑19th‑century silhouettes. The Italian ivory crêpe fabric was overlaid with fine French Leavers lace, hand‑sewn scalloped appliqué and dome buttons highlighted the dress’s architectural lines.

Eco‑friendly floral design and a community‑donated reception

Floral designer Millie Richardson created a bouquet of sweet peas, lily of the valley and myrtle, a plant traditionally used by both Sperling’s family and the British royal family to symbolize love, beauty and peace. the reception at Gatcombe Park featured floral arches and centrepieces made from locally sourced English flowers, later donated to the community to reflect the couple’s commitment to sustainability.

Royal entourage and public spectacle at the ceremony

The ceremony was attended by roughly three hundred guests, including the bride’s and groom’s parents and siblings, as well as a few senior members of the royal family. after the service, the newlyweds departed in a vintage Rolls‑Royce while the King and Queen left earlier in a helicopter to attend the Derby at Epsom. Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, followed in a black Audi with a police escort, drawing cheers from the crowd.

Unanswered questions about the scale of the event

While the report notes that the ceremony was intimate, it does not specify the exact number of senior royal family members present or detail the security arrangements beyond the police escort for Prince William and Catherine. the source also does not clarify whether any members of the public were invited to the reception at Gatcombe Park.