Newlyweds Peter Phillips and wife Harriet make first public appearance since wedding at Royal Ascot - best photos


The newly-married couple stepped out at Ascot alongside Princess Anne, making their post-wedding debut alongside their royal family members


The Princess Royal and Harriet Sperling arrive on day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse Berkshire. © PA Images via Getty Images
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Fresh from her decadent Cotswolds wedding earlier this month, Harriet Phillips had a stellar arrival at day one of Royal Ascot, riding in the carriage with her mother-in-law, Princess Anne.

The mother-of-one, 54, was a vision, wearing an elegant duck egg blue gown by Suzannah London, complete with a matching hat by Jane Taylor London. As for accessories, the NHS nurse opted for Jimmy Choo stilettos, a bespoke Anya Hindmarch handbag, and was decked out in jewels by Pragnell. 

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Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal (L) and Harriet Sperling arrive by horse-drawn carriage on the first day of the Royal Ascot © AFP via Getty Images

As for her new husband, Peter Phillips looked incredibly smart in his ensemble, complementing his wife's outfit, opting for a tie in a hue of the same blue colour palette. 

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The Princess Royal, Peter Phillips, Harriet Sperling and Sir Ben Elliot arrives on day one of Royal Ascot© PA Images via Getty Images

Peter - who shares two daughters, Savannah and Isla, with his ex-wife Autumn Phillips  -  was beaming beside his wife, the newlyweds joining their royal family members, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Zara and Mike Tindall at the annual horse event.

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A photo of Zara and Mike Tindall at Royal Ascot © UK Press via Getty Images

Harriet's sister-in-law Zara looked beautiful for the occasion; the equestrian, 45, rocked a bubblegum puff-sleeve midi dress with a belted waist and scalloped lapels, accessorising with a matching hat, suede heels and a clutch bag.

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Queen Camilla and King Charles III on day one of Royal Ascot 2026 © UK Press via Getty Images

Royally loved

Ascot is an occasion beloved by many members of the British royal family, but in particular for the King and Queen, who are racehorse owners. 

HELLO!'s resident racing expert Charlie Atkin believes the King and Queen have a golden opportunity to add another Royal Ascot success to their record.

He states: "King Charles and Queen Camilla will be in attendance today not just as King and Queen, but also as racehorse owners. While they have a few runners across the week, their best chance of a winner will be in the Ascot Stakes, going off at 5 pm today.

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