Princess Kate has some competition and she may need to up her style game or she will be knocked out of the top spot as the No. 1 fashion icon in the Royal Family.
Princess Kate has been knocked out of the spotlight by Peter Philip’s girlfriend, Harriet, who is the new royal style icon, it’s being said (Image: Getty Images )
Princess Kate tops the charts when it comes to popularity polls, and one of the reasons is her keen sense of style, but now it sounds like she may be knocked out of the top spot as the No. 1 fashion icon in the Royal Family.
Peter Phillips has a new girlfriend, and it sounds like Kate has a new rival in the fashion arena.
Harriet Sperling has just joined the royal fold in an unofficial capacity, newly engaged to Peter, and is subtly claiming the limelight.
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Harriet has unexplectedly surfaced in royal circles as an enchanting style powerhouse. Despite appearing at just a few public events with her partner, the 45-year-old has already wowed royal watchers with her refined yet spirited clothing selections.
Her fashion decisions are prompting parallels to Kate’s – and sometimes, even surpassing them.
Harreitt Sperling is taking over the fashion world — and possibly Kate’s role as icon — one royal engagement at a time (Image: Getty )
Just last month, Harriett performed her inaugural public curtsy before the King and Queen – signaling a notable milestone in her growing public presence.
Wearing the season’s trending hue, and in a tone that has consistently featured in Kate’s closet, Harriett appeared in a brilliant fitted-and-flared butter-yellow creation, paired with a coordinating fascinator.
Royal fans were swift to note similarities between the pair.
Peter Phillips’ new girlfriend has made quite the splash
Posting on X, one follower commented: “So elegant and stunning. Princess Catherine would no doubt approve.”
Another concurred, posting: “I love the dress so elegant.”
Also last month, Harriet showcased effortless casual chic at Wimbledon as she snuggled up to Peter, turning heads with her sophisticated style.
Seemingly drawing inspiration from Kate, Harriett paid a thoughtful homage to British fashion by donning one of the Royal Family’s favorite labels.
Harriett chose a sleek co-ord from Wiggy Kit – a UK-based luxury womenswear brand renowned for its relaxed yet elegant designs inspired by the founder’s worldwide travels and laid-back lifestyle.
Harriet has been popping up at royal events quite a lot
Peter’s girlfriend was seen in a soft blue cotton set, featuring a floaty top paired with a tiered maxi skirt, priced at $860 (£650). The outfit mirrored Princess Kate’s timeless summer looks – effortlessly refined, subtly statement-making, and unmistakably elegant.
It provided just the right blend of comfort and sophistication for a standout moment at Wimbledon.
Harrie is the new partner of Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne and the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II.
The pair are thought to have started dating in early 2024, several years after Peter’s separation from his ex-wife, Autumn Kelly, in 2019.
She is one step closer to becoming a royal
Harriett, an NHS nurse, made her public debut alongside Peter at the Badminton Horse Trials in May last year – a significant date in the Royal calendar.
Since then, she has made a few high-profile appearances, gradually stepping into the limelight and attracting attention for her graceful presence and polished fashion sense.