Newlyweds Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling made their first public appearance together at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, enjoying the opening day of the prestigious horse racing event alongside family and friends. The couple, married less than two weeks earlier on June 6 at All Saints’ Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire, were seen celebrating the occasion with Champagne under sunny skies at the Berkshire racecourse.

Peter Phillips, 48, son of Princess Anne and grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, was accompanied by his wife Harriet, a 45-year-old NHS nurse, as well as Princess Anne and the Queen’s nephew Sir Ben Elliot. The group participated in the Royal Procession, riding in a carriage behind the King and Queen, who were greeted with enthusiastic cheers from spectators. Peter and Harriet’s appearance marked their first public outing since their wedding.

Princess Beatrice was also present at Royal Ascot, attending discreetly with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Despite earlier reports suggesting the King had restricted the attendance of Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie due to ongoing controversies linked to their parents, Beatrice’s presence was confirmed as a private matter. Sources indicated she intentionally avoided the parade ring to keep the focus on Peter, Harriet, and the royal family’s official roles during the event.

Harriet Sperling wore a light blue silk dress by Suzannah London paired with a matching fascinator by Jane Taylor, presenting a refined appearance fitting the formal occasion. Family members also in attendance included Peter’s sister Zara Phillips and her husband Mike Tindall, both dressed in formal attire.

The event drew a mix of well-known figures and public attendees, with British entertainment personalities such as Geri Halliwell and her husband Christian Horner, and television personality Georgia Toffolo among the crowd. Halliwell maintained her tradition of wearing white, choosing a lace dress and wide-brimmed hat, while Kelly Osbourne appeared in a contrasting gothic ensemble, featuring a black dress and bat-shaped hat.

Royal Ascot, a five-day event renowned for its blend of high fashion and competitive racing, saw thousands of spectators enjoying warm weather with temperatures reaching 23 degrees Celsius. Attendees embraced the occasion with colorful outfits and elaborate fascinators, while men adhered to formal dress codes.

In the official racecard, the King and Queen extended their best wishes to competitors and attendees, emphasizing the spirited nature of the competition ahead. The royal family's presence underlined the event’s importance as a social and sporting highlight of the British calendar.