Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly not attending the wedding of his cousin, Peter Phillips, which is set to take place on June 6. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are allegedly “banned” from the event due to concerns that they might disrupt the ceremony.
Peter Phillips and his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, are set to get married in a low-key ceremony at All Saints Church in Gloucestershire, UK. According to royal TV presenter Mark Dolan, the Suits actress, 44, and Harry, 41, are not on the guest list for the wedding.
“It’s a royal snub. It’s the royal wedding of the year, and it is Princess Anne’s son, Peter. And the bottom line is that Harry has not been invited,” Dolan told Sky News on May 24.
Dolan continued: “It’s my understanding he’s been banned from the event. Why? Because Peter Phillips, the guy that’s getting married, doesn’t want Harry to take the headlines.”
“Palace officials feel that Harry and Meghan are toxic and they would ruin the special day,” he added.
Phillips, 48, is the oldest son of the Princess Royal, 75, and Captain Mark Phillips, 77. He will tie the knot with Sperling, 45, in a ceremony that is expected to be attended by senior members of the royal family, including King Charles and Queen Camilla.
His wedding is set to be the first official public event Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attend since their disgraced father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lost his royal titles in October 2025.
Phillips met the NHS nurse in 2024, and they announced their engagement last August. He was previously married to model Autumn Kelly from 2007 until 2021, sharing daughters Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14.
Prince Harry and Peter Phillips are no longer close. The Invictus Games founder and his cousin reportedly haven’t been close since Meghan and Harry left the royal family in January 2020 and headed to California.
“Peter and Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited,” a source recently told HELLO!.
“Peter and Harriet’s wedding is an intimate occasion with their close friends and immediate family around them in the Cotswolds. It’s an area where they grew up and is very special to them both,” the insider went on.
Harry and Phillips last reunited at the funeral for their grandfather, Prince Philip, in April 2021 at Windsor Castle and in September 2022 for the burial of Queen Elizabeth.
The decision to exclude Harry and Meghan from the wedding has sparked discussions about the evolving dynamics within the royal family. While some believe the exclusion is a result of past tensions, others suggest it may be a strategic move to ensure the event remains focused on the couple rather than the media attention surrounding the Sussexes.
The wedding is expected to be a private affair, with only close family and friends in attendance. It marks a significant moment for the royal family as it represents a return to more traditional celebrations after years of high-profile events and public scrutiny.
Despite the absence of Harry and Meghan, the event is still anticipated to draw considerable interest from the public and media. The royal family continues to navigate its complex relationships while maintaining a focus on public engagements and charitable work.
As the date approaches, all eyes will be on the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling, a celebration that promises to be both meaningful and memorable for the participants involved.
