Eve Jobs, daughter of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, faced significant safety concerns due to a stalking incident in the lead-up to her wedding last year. The 28-year-old’s marriage to Olympic showjumper Harry Charles, held over a three-day period at a 107-room manor house in the Cotswolds, featured high-profile attendees including Princess Beatrice, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and Sir Elton John, who performed privately. However, the celebratory occasion was overshadowed by fears stemming from unwanted attention by a stalker identified as 34-year-old Ajan Purna-Spedding.

Purna-Spedding was charged in July at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court with stalking without causing fear, alarm, or distress. The charges related to his conduct over the year preceding the wedding, during which he repeatedly contacted Jobs by calling and sending flowers and cards. As a result, the court imposed a restraining order, a community order, and fines, including £650 in trial costs. Purna-Spedding has since appealed his conviction, though a hearing date has yet to be set.

In a victim impact statement, Eve Jobs described the situation as "scary and upsetting," expressing concerns about her personal safety and noting she no longer felt comfortable being alone. Security was intensified for the July 2025 wedding, particularly concerning the couple’s journey to and from St Michael and All Angels Church. Her security personnel, already assigned due to the presence of VIP guests, were instructed to remain vigilant about the stalker threat.

Despite these challenges, the wedding went ahead with considerable attention and lavish arrangements. In a separate development, Harry Charles recently secured a bronze medal at the showjumping world championships held in Aachen, riding a horse gifted to him by Jobs. The couple’s wedding and their respective public profiles continue to attract interest both for their high-profile nature and the security concerns surrounding the event.