“NOT BLOODY LIKELY!”: Princess Anne Shuts Down Harry & Meghan’s Hopes of Peter Phillips Wedding Invite — The Royal Wedding’s Details That Shocked the UK
Princess Anne Crushes Harry and Meghan’s Hopes for Peter Phillips’ Wedding Invite
Peter Phillips, the late Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest grandchild, and his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, announced their engagement in a favorable Hello! Magazine feature on September 17, 2025, complete with picturesque engagement photos. The couple, both divorcees, shared the news through a statement by Gerrard Franklin, noting that King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales were informed.
Absent from the announcement were Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, signaling a clear exclusion from the upcoming nuptials and igniting speculation about their place in the royal family.
The Sussexes, now settled in Montecito, California, can forget any hopes of attending Peter’s wedding. Sources close to the royal family confirm that Princess Anne, Peter’s mother and a no-nonsense backbone of the monarchy, has firmly quashed any chance of an invite — reportedly stating “not bloody likely.” Known for her dislike of drama, Anne is determined to keep her son’s second wedding free from the media circus often associated with Harry and Meghan.
Peter, who previously snubbed the Sussexes during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, is unlikely to offer reconciliation now. His relationship with Harry has been strained ever since the couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020, with no recorded contact in years. Harriet, a respected NHS nurse and freelance writer, has never met the Sussexes, further dimming any possibility of their attendance.
The wedding is expected to be an intimate, elegant affair in classic royal style — possibly at Gatcombe Park or a small church venue — far from the grandeur of Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding, which had special provisions due to Meghan’s status as a divorcee.
Royal insiders emphasize that this is a family-focused event, not a stage for reconciliation or publicity, especially not Netflix-style optics. “Peter and Harriet want a day focused on love, not headlines,” one source stated. The lack of an invitation is seen as part of the broader royal approach: no special treatment for the couple who distanced themselves from royal duties while leveraging their positions through media ventures like their 2022 docuseries and Harry’s memoir Spare.
The guest list is expected to focus on close family — including the Kents, Gloucesters, and Tindalls — alongside Harriet’s personal circle, keeping the ceremony low-key and drama-free.
Social media erupted with reactions, with many praising Anne’s firm stance. One user on X commented, “Harry and Meghan burned bridges — why expect an invite?” Others applauded Harriet’s seamless integration into the inner circle, pointing to her warm reception among royal insiders as a stark contrast to Meghan’s perceived desire for the spotlight. As Peter and Harriet approach their new chapter, the royal family is united in ensuring their day shines without the shadow of Montecito melodrama.