Ahead of the wedding between Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling on June 6, the British Royal family appears to be embroiled in a quiet but intense controversy over traditional jewelry.

Latest reports suggest a serious disagreement has emerged regarding whether the bride-to-be will be permitted to wear a tiara on her big day. Although Harriet Sperling holds no royal title, precedents have been set: Peter’s ex-wife, Autumn Kelly (in 2008), and his sister, Zara Tindall (in 2011), were both granted permission to borrow tiaras from Princess Anne’s collection.

However, the Royal Insider Network on YouTube revealed that Queen Camilla’s office blocked Ms. Sperling from accessing any jewelry in the Royal Vault, citing her lack of royal bloodline as the reason. This move reportedly ignited a “brutal war” within the family.

In a decisive move, Prince William reportedly stepped in to protect his aunt’s relative. Sources claim the Prince of Wales retaliated by authorizing a “total administrative lockdown of the vaults,” effectively ensuring that Ms. Sperling would be authorized to wear a tiara.

Amidst these tensions, the attendance of King Charles and Queen Camilla at the wedding may be brief. The couple is expected to depart early to attend Derby Day at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Jim Allen, the racecourse’s general manager, expressed his excitement: “We are honoured and thrilled that The King and Queen will be joining us at Epsom Downs on Derby Day. Their Majesties show great enthusiasm, interest and support for horseracing in the UK and their attendance next week will be a proud moment for all of the team here and everyone connected with the racecourse.”.

Additionally, the guest list’s notable omissions have drawn attention. Commenting on the intimate event in the Cotswolds, a friend of the couple stated: “Peter and Harriet’s wedding is an intimate occasion with their close friends and immediate family around them in the Cotswolds. It’s an area where they grew up and is very special to them both. When and whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson had been invited, it was probably not deemed appropriate to invite them. It’s Peter and Harriet’s special day, and clearly their attendance would cause a distraction to the whole day. Peter and Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited.”.