Preparations for the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have officially begun, with the venue closed to the public two days in advance. The couple will marry on Saturday, 6 June, at All Saints' Church in the Gloucestershire village of Kemble.
A sign on the church gate, bearing the Thameshead Benefice logo, announced the closure from Thursday, 4 June until late afternoon on Saturday, 6 June, apologising for any inconvenience. Decorations, including gold candelabras and foliage, have been delivered despite rainy weather.
Following the ceremony, the wedding party will head to Princess Anne's Gatcombe Estate for the reception. The guest list is expected to include King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and other senior royals. Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are not expected to attend.
The couple's children—Peter's daughters Savannah and Isla, and Harriet's daughter Georgina—will play a central role. Harriet is expected to wear a wedding band made from Welsh gold. As Peter is a non-working royal, Harriet will not receive a title. The private ceremony will host around 150 guests.
