Ente rtainme Royal sister-in-law Pippa Middleton takes spotlight in British wedding
PIPPA Middleton, younger sister of Kate, Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge, was married in a small English country church on Saturday surrounded by royals and celebrities but those hoping for a dash of Hollywood were left in the cold.
the songstress, who is pregnant with twins.
The event had been at risk of being overshadowed by the most high- profile appearance yet of Prince Harry’s girlfriend, Meghan Markle. But the US actress failed to appear before cameras.
Three- year- old Prince George, third in line to the throne after grandfather Charles and father William, took a starring role with his younger sister as attendants to the bride.
Middleton, 33, who married financier James Matthews, wore an elegant white lace gown with a cut- out in the back and a full long skirt. She arrived in a open- top car accompanied by her father, smiling broadly and waving to crowds gathered near St. Mark’s church in Englefield, about 50 miles west of London.
Matthews sported a three- piece morning suit with a pale waistcoat and tails.
Prince William walked up to the church accompanied by younger brother Harry. Celebrity guests included 18- times grand slam t ennis champion Roger Federer and the fashion editor of British Vogue magazine.
Middleton took the spotlight by surprise when she acted as maid confirmed. She had a wrapped around her waist and
sarong a scarf wrapped around her forehead. The insider also added that Blue Ivy was
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captured by many a camera.
“Rear comes the bride,” joked the Daily Star newspaper.
Security was tight amid a media frenzy in which # PippasWedding was trending on social media but guests were forbidden from sharing pictures there.
Tabloids have f ocused on
her belly and rubbing it.
At the entrance to the party, gold balloon letters spelled out “Carter Push Party” and “Twinning.”
According to the insider, “The party was very family friendly with Blue Ivy and lots of her friends running around the grounds of the estate. There was a huge tent erected on the property where most of the shower took place. The decor was African themed and very colorful with lounge seating areas, floor pillows and rugs on the floor.”
The party was geared to both details s uch a s a r umored Spitfire flypast and a 100,000 p o u n d ( $ 1 3 0 , 0 0 0 ) g l a s s marquee erected specially for the reception at the Middleton’s home i n the nearby village of Bucklebury.
Fe r o c i o u s i n t e r e s t a l s o centered on Markle, star of the TV l egal drama “Suits”, whose r e l a t i o n s h i p wi t h P r i n c e Harry was made public l ast November. ( Reuters)
grown- ups and children, t he outside bash being the pool party for kids, with lifeguards, pool rafts, a lemonade bar and other toys to keep the kids entertained. There was also an inside set- up for the A-list adults.
On Feb. 1, t he Lemonade songstress announced she was pregnant with twins on Instagram.
“We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters,” she captioned the headline-making picture. (