Kate gives 'advice and guidance' to Peter Phillips' new wife Harriet

Harriet Phillips, the newest member of the Royal Family, has revealed she leans on the "open-hearted" Princess of Wales for advice and guidance. Speaking in her first interview since tying the knot with Peter Phillips, the former NHS nurse told Hello! magazine that she feels comfortable turning to Catherine for support.

According to the Mirror ^[1], Harriet, 46, married the King’s nephew in a church wedding this summer, with Charles, Queen Camilla, William and Kate attending. She described her first meeting with the couple as a "casual" encounter during a holiday in the Isles of Scilly, noting a "clear level of respect" was established immediately.

The Independent ^[2] reports that Harriet, now known as Harriet Sperling by her maiden name but taking her husband’s surname, praised the Princess Royal, Peter’s mother, as incredibly loyal with an impressive work ethic. Her meeting with Princess Anne was described as "really relaxed," involving cups of tea on garden benches at Gatcombe Park.

Harriet also spoke warmly about her interactions with King Charles and Queen Camilla, stating they have been "so welcoming" to her and her teenage daughter. She recounted meeting Their Majesties at Royal Ascot, describing the atmosphere as having "lots of laughter" and feeling like meeting family, albeit with an "otherworldly" quality.

The couple now live on Princess Anne’s estate, where they are neighbours with Zara Tindall and her family. Harriet reflected on the emotional weight of their June wedding, calling it a "slice of heaven" where she wore a high-necked lace gown by Emilia Wickstead and the Pragnell tiara.

Regarding her relationship with Peter, whom she met watching their daughters play hockey, Harriet described him as "brave," "romantic" and her best friend. The couple recently enjoyed the royals’ annual summer break at Balmoral, engaging in wild swimming and hill walking, which Harriet called the "loveliest family holiday."