Peter Phillips steps out with rarely-seen girlfriend after spending Christmas separately
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Peter Phillips has stepped out with his rarely-seen girlfriend after spending Christmas separately.
The duo attended New Year's Day Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse, also attended by Peter's younger sister, Zara Tindall.
Zara was with her husband Mike, their son Lucas, three, and their daughter Lena, six.
It is not known whether their eldest child Mia, 10, was also in attendance.
Peter Phillips steps out with rarely-seen girlfriend after spending Christmas separately
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In photographs taken from the racecourse, Peter, 47, could be seen standing alongside his girlfriend as they watched the races.
Peter wore a long black coat while Harriet sported a large yellow hat with a long black and white checked coat.
The pair have rarely been spotted together publicly, although this is not the first time Peter has been seen out and about with his girlfriend, who works as a Paediatric Nurse Specialist for the National Health Service.
In May last year, Peter and Harriet, 44, made their public debut at the Badminton Horse Trials, where they were seen cheering on Zara in the competition.
Peter Phillips spent New Year's Day with Harriet Sperling
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The couple then made their second public appearance at the Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire, close to Peter's mother Princess Anne’s estate, where he also lives.
Photos from the time showed the couple holding hands as they mingled with crowds.
A source told The Sun: "They looked completely smitten and he was grinning from ear to ear.
"He looked like the cat that got the cream and acted without a care in the world."
Peter Phillips began dating Harriet Sperling last year
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Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips walking beside each other at Sandringham
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Despite the fact their relationship seems to be going from strength to strength, Harriet was not spotted by Peter’s side on the annual Christmas Day walkabout at Sandringham last week.
Instead, Peter was accompanied by his two daughters Savannah, 14, and Isla, 12, who he shares with ex-wife Autumn Kelly.
This is believed to be a result of Harriet working over the festive period due to her job in the NHS.
Hello! reported that the health worker has used the little free time she does have at Christmas to be with her family.
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