Harriet Phillips Says Catherine Offers Her Royal-Life Advice

Harriet Phillips said Catherine, Princess of Wales, has offered her advice and guidance as Phillips settles into the royal family after marrying Peter Phillips. She said she would feel comfortable asking Catherine for advice and described her as open-hearted. Phillips, a former NHS nurse, spoke about her new family and her first encounters with senior royals in an interview. She said she met Prince William, Catherine and their children while both families were holidaying in the Scilly Isles. The children played in the water together, she recalled, describing the meeting as casual while noting a clear level of respect. Phillips also said King Charles and Queen Camilla had welcomed her and her 14-year-old daughter, Georgina. She recalled first meeting them at Ascot, where she said the encounter was relaxed and included laughter. Her remarks describe her personal experience; they do not independently establish the private interactions beyond her account. Phillips married Peter, Princess Anne’s son, on June 6, according to one report. In the interview, she also discussed meeting Princess Anne at Gatcombe, describing tea in the garden as relaxed. She praised Anne’s work ethic and...