Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips and his fiancée Harriet Sperling have joined the royal family at Balmoral, where Sperling is undergoing the infamous 'Balmoral test' just weeks after their engagement was announced.
The couple, who announced their engagement on August 1, are spending time at the Aberdeenshire estate with the King, Queen, and other family members. Sperling, an NHS nurse, has been bonding with Zara Tindall and her children, enjoying electric mountain bike rides and horse-riding on the estate.
A source told The Sun: 'Everyone knows Peter is smitten and his family have accepted Harriett into the set up so she will likely pass the infamous Balmoral Test with flying colours.'
Royal expert Omid Scobie previously described the Balmoral Test as a 'royal initiation', noting that while Princess Diana passed with ease, others like Cherie Blair and Boris Johnson did not. The test involves strict social etiquette, appropriate attire for all occasions, and engaging conversation.
Phillips and Sperling have been dating for just over a year. A statement from the couple confirmed that both families are delighted, and no wedding date has been set. Sperling made her royal debut at Royal Ascot in July, riding in one of the carriages during the royal procession.
