Harriet Sperling says she turns to 'open-hearted' Kate for 'guidance' after bonding with future Queen during 'incredible' Scilly Isles holiday

Harriet Sperling has revealed she turns to the 'open-hearted' Princess of Wales for 'advice and guidance' as the newest member of the Royal Family after marrying Peter Phillips. The 46-year-old former NHS specialist nurse wed Princess Anne's son on June 6 at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, in a wedding she described as a 'slice of heaven'. In her first interview since marrying the King's nephew, Harriet opened up about Peter's 'heatwave' proposal, how her 'serene' daughter Georgina has taken 'it all in her stride' and her first meeting with 'welcoming' Prince William and Kate. She bonded with the future King and Queen on holiday in the Scilly Isles, Harriet told Hello! magazine.Her 14-year-old daughter Georgina also spent time with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as Harriet recalled: 'It was great because the children were all jumping into the water at the same time.' She added: 'I can look to Catherine for advice and guidance. She's very open-hearted, and I would always feel comfortable asking her if I needed advice about something.'Harriet also revealed that 'no one in our family' knew that Peter was planning to propose during a getaway to the south of England amid the heatwave last July, adding: 'I was completely overcome. It was the best-kept secret ever.' Harriet Sperling with Peter Phillips at the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup in July weeks after they tied the knot Harriet Sperling has revealed she turns to the 'open-hearted' Princess of Wales for 'advice and guidance' as the newest member of the Royal FamilyPeter popped the question with a diamond sparkler from Pragnell, the royal jewellers that also designed Queen Elizabeth's 1946 engagement ring. Harriet said he had the ring made beforehand and that she was 'completely overcome' when he went down on one knee on July 25, 2025, during their beach holiday. She said the proposal took her completely by surprise and described it as a 'magical moment for both of us' in the interview.Harriet told the publication they knew of each other through their daughters (Peter shares Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, with his ex-wife Autumn Kelly) and mutual friends, but became friends while 'watching our children play hockey'. Harriet revealed she fell in love with the royal over dog walks, pub dinners and home-cooked meals before meeting Princess Anne for tea at Gatcombe Park. She praised her mother-in-law's 'work ethic' and 'tireless attention' to her patronages, adding the Princess Royal, 76, is 'so well-respected in the family'. Five months after exchanging vows with her 'best friend' Peter, Harriet has also quit the NHS and taken up her first royal patronage in a move she described as a 'natural step, rather than a complete change of direction'. Harriet, who specialised in infant mental health, announced she has become a patron of Home-Start Cotswolds, a charity that supports families with young children within the community. She bonded with the future King and Queen after they 'happened to be on holiday' in the Scilly Isles, Harriet told Hello! magazineIt comes after Peter and Harriet carried out one of their first official outings as a married couple, when they attended a landmark art exhibition celebrating traditional Chinese craftsmanship in London in September. Harriet and Peter travelled to Somerset House for the opening of Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind, which features over 70 artists in an exploration of China's 'living craft heritage'.Harriet was breathtaking in a bold, £895 red dress with a high neckline from Beulah London, a favourite of the Princess of Wales.The midi frock featured a row of pearl buttons and was cinched at the waist with a matching red belt. Harriet accessorised it with a pair of brown suede heels, dainty earrings and a black clutch.Harriet styled her blonde tresses in loose waves and kept her makeup looking fresh, natural and dewy.Princess Anne's son Peter looked dapper in a black tuxedo and bow tie as the royal couple enjoyed date night in central London after tying the knot earlier this year.Harriet and Peter have spent their summer at an array of high society events - including Royal Ascot and Wimbledon after tying the knot at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire.Peter and Harriet wed in front of a host of royals and socialites at All Saints Church, in Kemble near Cirencester, not far from Princess Anne's home at Gatcombe Park.Guests at their nuptials included the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, as well as Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with their respective husbands Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi and Jack Brooksbank.Harriet wore a white Emilia Wickstead gown and the Pragnell family tiara, while her wedding train was held by her three bridesmaids, her daughter Georgina, 14, and Peter's children, Isla, 14, and Savannah, 15, with former wife Autumn Kelly, who all looked elegant in floral garlands and matching white dresses from the same designer.The new Mrs Peter Phillips made her official debut as a member of the Royal Family at Royal Ascot shortly after, when she joined her husband in the traditional carriage procession.Former paediatric nurse Harriet was the picture of elegance in a Suzannah London blue silk Biarritz dress and cream Jimmy Choo slingback heels as she took her place beside her new mother-in-law, Princess Anne, in the horse-drawn carriage.Aside from the wedding ring on her left hand, the biggest hint at Ms Sperling's recent nuptials came via the sky-blue Anya Hindmarch clutch bag she carried - embroidered with her new initials, HP.The full interview is available to read in Hello! magazine, out on stands now.