Pippa’s getting ready for the society nuptials of the year
FROM HER famous derriere to her top tips for entertaining, Pippa Middleton has blazed a trail that has rivalled her famous older sister, the Duchess of Cambridge.
And now Miss Middleton will hit the headlines again tomorrow for the society wedding of the year when she marries financier James Matthews.
After making an unforgettable appearance in a figure-hugging dress at the royal wedding of sister Kate, Miss Middleton will take centre stage tomorrow at the picturesque 12th century church of St Mark’s in the Berkshire village of Englefield.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be among the guests as their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte play starring roles as a page boy and bridesmaid. But Kate has already confessed to a Buckingham Palace garden party guest this week that she is a little apprehensive about how her children will behave.
Prince Harry will also be sitting among the congregation, but royal-watchers will be waiting to see if he brings his American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle.
Hedge fund boss Mr Matthews proposed to Miss Middleton during a trip to the Lake District last summer after the couple had been dating for less than a year.
Miss Middleton’s first foray into publishing, Celebrate: A Year
Of British Festivities For Families
And Friends, was met with cynicism from some critics. The book was packed with tips such as “sharp-bladed scissors” are best for cutting wrapping paper. Miss Middleton would later defend herself saying the work had “to cover the basics”.