Harriet and Peter Phillips embark on family holiday 1 year after she passed the Balmoral test


Newlyweds Harriet and Peter have had a very busy summer with their blended family after their Cotswolds royal wedding in June


Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips attend the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup 2026© Getty Images for DMMI Royal Char
Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
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It's Harriet and Peter Phillips's first summer as a married couple after their stunning nuptials earlier this year. 

Whether they're at home or abroad, it's likely the newlyweds will be spending quality time with their blended family. 

Harriet, 45, is mother to daughter Georgina, 13, from her previous marriage with Antonio St John Sperling, while Peter has Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, with ex-wife Autumn Kelly. 

It's expected they will make a visit to King Charles at Balmoral in Scotland, with some reports suggesting they've already made their way up north. 

Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips attend the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup 2026 on July 10, 2026 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup)© Getty Images for DMMI Royal Char
Harriet and Peter Phillips have embarked on their summer holiday

It comes one year on from Harriet passing the famous "Balmoral test" last summer, just weeks after announcing her engagement to Peter

She made the trip to the royal family's private Highland retreat in preparation for entering the royal fold, HELLO! reported at the time. 

She clearly passed the famous "test" – where partners of royal spouses spend time with the family before they're married – with flying colours. 

The Princess of Wales previously made her debut at Balmoral in 2009, one year before Prince William proposed. 

Isla Phillips, Harriet Sperling's daughter Georgina and Savannah Phillips leave after attending the Easter Service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire© PA Images via Getty Images
The couple's daughters Georgina, Savannah, and Isla

Harriet and Peter's busy summer schedule

Harriet and Peter have had a busy summer schedule so far, making several high-profile appearances together. 

Their first public outing after their wedding was Royal Ascot in June, stepping out alongside Peter's mother Princess Anne. The couple also attended the final day of the racing meet, putting on a very affectionate display.

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling during day ten of the 2026 Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 08, 2026 in London, England© WireImage
Harriet and Peter have made several high-profile appearances (pictured at Wimbledon)

Harriet and Peter also attended day 10 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in July, with the new royal stealing the show in a stunning lime-green dress by her wedding dress designer, Emilia Wickstead. 

They were also spotted at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor in July to cheer on Peter's cousin, Prince William, in his charity match. 

Harriet wore a sky-blue dress by Beulah London, while her daughter Georgina wore a top from Zara and lemon yellow skirt from Aspiga. 

Looking back at Harriet and Peter Phillips' wedding 

Peter Phillips married his NHS nurse bride Harriet in an intimate wedding in the Cotswolds attended by senior members of the royal family.

The King and Queen were cheered as they arrived at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, to see Peter, 48, the Princess Royal’s son, tie the knot.

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling in wedding attire smiling, man in suit and tie, woman in lace gown and veil.© Getty Images
Pragnell designed Harriet's engagement ring, bridal earrings and tiara

They were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the groom’s sister and brother-in-law Zara and Mike Tindall with their daughters Mia and Lena, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh with their son James, Earl of Wessex.

Also in the congregation were the groom’s cousins Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, accompanied by their husbands Jack Brooksbank and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, however, were not in attendance.

Harriet wore a dress designed by Emilia Wickstead, earrings by Pragnell and the Pragnell family tiara, with shoes by Jimmy Choo, on her special day. 

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