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Peter Phillips and girlfriend benefit from the motion at Burghley Trials

Peter Phillips and girlfriend Harriet Sperling have enjoyed a day at the Burghley Horse Trials in Lincolnshire on Saturday as they turned up to cheer on Zara. 

The couple put on a cosy display as they walked around the grounds of Burghley House. 

Peter sported a casual look, fashioning blue denim jeans and a blue and white shirt. Harriet meanwhile looked radiant in a pink dress and white trainers. 

The late Queen’s grandson, 46, has been dating Harriet, 44, for just a short period of time after breaking up with his partner of three years Lindsay Wallace earlier this year.

The smitten pair have since spent their summer at an array of high society events – including Royal Ascot, Wimbledon and the Badminton Horse Trials. 

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling enjoy a day out on day three of the Burghley Horse Trials at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK, on the 7th September 2024

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling enjoy a day out on day three of the Burghley Horse Trials at Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK, on the 7th September 2024

Peter sported a casual look, fashioning blue denim jeans and a blue and white shirt. Harriet meanwhile looked radiant in a pink dress and white trainers

Peter sported a casual look, fashioning blue denim jeans and a blue and white shirt. Harriet meanwhile looked radiant in a pink dress and white trainers

Just last night, the lovebirds were spotted supporting Queen Camilla’s son Tom Parker Bowles, who launched his latest book, which looks into royal recipes from the time of Queen Victoria to the present day. 

The couple were at Burghley House to watch Zara compete on her horse Class Affair in the cross country section of the Burghley Horse Trials. 

Sperling is an NHS nurse and freelance writer. 

They were also accompanied by Zara’s husband, former rugby union player Mike Tindall, and their daughters Mia, 10, Lena, six, and son, Lucas, three. 

Princess Anne’s daughter fell from Class Affair at Rolex Corners, knocking her out of the competition, but thankfully both Zara and her horse were unharmed.

Later in the day, Zara and Mike’s three children were clearly enjoying their day out, grabbing an ice cream and showing off their karate moves in the friends and family area.

Harry Meade riding Annaghmore Valoner in the cross country phase of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire

Harry Meade riding Annaghmore Valoner in the cross country phase of the Defender Burghley Horse Trials at Burghley House near Stamford, Lincolnshire

Mike was even seen spinning three-year-old Lucas in the air, after the youngster started a play-fight with his six-year-old sister, Lena.

Zara’s supportive husband Mike kept things casual in a white T-shirt and blue jeans at Burghley House, finishing his ensemble with a baseball cap and khaki backpack.

The Defender Burghley Horse Trials is an annual three-day event typically held at Burghley House near Stamford in early September.