The loudest wedding of the year: Kate Middleton's younger sister married a former racer. The wedding of Pippa Middleton - the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton after her sister's wedding

Today younger sister Kate Middleton Pippa married her boyfriend, financier James Matthews. Long before this wedding, journalists sought to find out as many details of the upcoming ceremony as possible.

It is known that the bride and groom spent about 246 thousand pounds sterling - almost 18 million rubles - on organizing the event.

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The engagement ring cost Pippa's future husband about the same amount. The newlyweds did not skimp on their wedding rings - they settled on Cartier jewelry with diamonds.

The celebration took place in Englefield, Barkshire. Guests began to gather in the church in the morning, where the wedding would take place. Photographers immediately caught Kate Middleton, who, apparently, was entrusted with taking care of the children that day!

Prince George carried to the altar wedding rings in the company of other children, among whom was Princess Charlotte. The babies looked incredibly cute, and Duchess Catherine seemed like a real Mary Poppins.

Kate's elegant outfit will clearly be discussed for a long time: tenderly pink dress, a matching hat and classic pumps made her look truly unforgettable.

Pippa Middleton herself looked like a princess that day! Luxurious snow-white wedding dress with a long hem and slightly open shoulders, it looked perfect on the slender figure of the bride. Many bloggers have already noted that her outfit is as perfect as the wedding dress of the Duchess of Cambridge herself.

Internet users were quite touched by the fact that Kate immediately rushed to her sister to straighten her two-meter hem as soon as her father brought the bride to church.

Today in the UK Pippa Middleton became the legal wife of her chosen one, James Muttews. The wedding celebration, which took place on an almost royal scale.

However, this is not surprising. After all: the elder sister of the bride is the Duchess of Cambridge with her husband Prince William and children: Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Catherine came to St. Mark's Church, where the ceremony took place, in a relatively modest outfit. Apparently, the choice of dress was determined by the famous sister’s reluctance to overshadow Pippa on such an important day for her.

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But the eyes of the guests and, in particular, the paparazzi were still focused on the eldest of the sisters. The Duchess wore pink for her wedding Alexander dress McQueen and an elegant hat. The mother of the bride, Carol, also dressed in the same colors. Appearance Katherine, as always, was immediately “dismantled” by fashion critics. They unanimously admitted that the Duchess was, as always, “at her best.”

Katherine, by the way, performed at the wedding important role: looked after the crowd of the youngest guests of the celebration, among which were her own children. The two-year-old great-granddaughter of Elizabeth II, Charlotte, got a responsible role: she was a “bridesmaid”, and George was a page at his aunt’s wedding.

A little later, from the church, the bride and groom, as well as their relatives and guests, moved to Berkshire, where the banquet part of the wedding celebration took place.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews

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Britain prepared no less for Pippa Middleton than for her wedding older sister Kate Middleton, because when Duchess Catherine married Prince William, Pippa automatically became a member royal family. It is not surprising that the media began collecting information about the upcoming ceremony many months before the X-hour, but on the eve important day in Englefield, in Barkshire, which became the scene of the celebration, hordes of journalists were occupied.

It was decided to hold the wedding itself in the 12th-century Church of St. Mark, where guests began to arrive in the morning. Prince Harry and Prince William were among the first to arrive. They walked towards the church where the ceremony was to take place together. It was also possible to capture the children of Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Soon the kids were seen with their mother Duchess Catherine, who was the most important guest of the day for her sister Pippa. Princess Beatrice, Swiss tennis player Roger Federer and his wife Miroslava, and British star Donna Air also arrived at the beginning of the ceremony.

Prince William and Prince Harry

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte

Photographers managed to take several pictures with the participation of Kate Middleton and the little guests of the ceremony. The Duchess led the children to the church and did not hide her smile. For such an important event, she chose a flowing soft pink outfit that fell just below the knee. The Duchess chose shoes and a hat to match her dress.

But, of course, everyone was waiting for the appearance of the main character of the day - the bride, because rumors about her for six months did not give the gossips rest. The wedding dress was kept under seven seals; a variety of names of designers were named who were invited to work on the wedding dress. One of the main "suspects" was British designer Giles Deacon, who was caught at Pippa's house with bags last November.

In the end, Pippa chose snow-white fluffy dress from British fashion designer Giles Deacon with half-open shoulders, but with a neckline. A special feature of the outfit was the two-meter hem. The bride's face was covered with a one and a half meter translucent veil. The look was completed with large earrings, a tiara that supported Pippa's hair, and a small bridal bouquet. According to tradition, the girl was led to the altar by her father, Michael Francis Middleton.

As soon as Pippa and her dad entered the church, Kate Middleton hurried to her to tidy up her wedding dress and straighten the long hem of the outfit.

Michael Francis Middleton and Pippa Middleton

Pippa Middleton with her father and sister, Duchess Catherine

Prince George and Princess Charlotte received a lot of attention: Pippa's nephew carried their wedding rings to the altar, and baby Charlotte carried flowers. Shortly before the wedding, Katherine admitted that she was worried about how the children would behave at the wedding: no matter what they did. The fears were in vain: charming kids in festive outfits brought only smiles of tenderness on the faces of those present. And the way Pippa and James looked together needed no comment. Photos of the bride and groom together speak for themselves.

James Muttwes and Pippa Middleton

Soon after the bride and groom exchanged vows, guests headed to Pippa's parents' home nearby to celebrate. There, a glass tent was built especially for the wedding, where tables were already waiting for those gathered.

By royal standards, the wedding turned out to be modest: only 150 guests came to congratulate the newlyweds, as the bride and groom wanted to avoid unnecessary fuss. That is why Pippa and James abandoned the traditional “bridesmaids” and “groomsmen”: only married or already engaged couples were invited to the wedding - even younger brother Matthews, Spencer, wasn't allowed to take his girlfriend with him!

By the way, Meghan Markle, who was so expected at the ceremony, still did not appear at Pippa’s wedding. Enough for a long time Western media claimed that Prince Harry was going to introduce the actress officially at the wedding of Middleton and Matthews. However, the girl was not seen among the guests.

And James Matthews is already causing problems for both Kate and Elizabeth II. From the very beginning, the Queen was against Prince William’s marriage to a “commoner”; she eventually reconciled, but regularly expresses dissatisfaction with the behavior of Kate’s family. First of all, this concerns the behavior of Pippa, her brother James and her mother Carole Middleton. Each of them actively used or is using the brand of the royal throne for their own purposes, and above all, in order to become public figures about whom the tabloids write all the time. Pippa Middleton's intention to marry boyfriend James Matthews, as British media write, upset Elizabeth no less than the rumors about an affair between sister Kate and Prince Harry that circulated in December.

James Matthews is not a public person and prefers to hide his personal life from prying eyes, which cannot be said about him brother Spencer: he is a famous British party animal and star of the reality show “Made in Chelsea,” which tells about the life of the capital’s golden youth. The reputation of Spencer Matthews, a conqueror of women's hearts and a drug addict, seriously worries Elizabeth.

“Spencer crawled all over London, leaving a loud legacy everywhere, including with his novels. Pippa knows a lot of royal secrets, and now Buckingham Palace is literally praying that James doesn’t pass them on to his brother,” says the source. According to him, Kate Middleton is also concerned, not at all interested in her sister’s long tongue spoiling her personal relationship with the family of her husband, Prince William.

From the very morning, a whole crowd of fans gathered at the gates of the country house of Kate and Pippa's parents, eager to see one of the most long-awaited weddings of this year - the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge Pippa Middleton and millionaire businessman James Matthews. Many fans traveled several kilometers to become, albeit an outsider, participant in the ceremony.

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According to the Daily Mail, the women never stopped discussing what the bride's dress would be like.

Guests gathered at St. Mark's Church in Englefield, Berkshire - this is where the couple's wedding will take place. So, on the guest lists one could see numerous relatives of both families, including Prince Harry and his girlfriend Meghan Markle. There weren’t as many celebrity guests as at my older sister’s wedding (but it was royal wedding!), tennis player Roger Federer and British news presenter Tom Bradby were spotted.

Everyone was waiting with anticipation for the main star of the holiday - the bride. A few days before the wedding, the girl’s future wedding dress was very actively discussed on the Internet. Pippa considered several options, and the final choice was known only to her family and friends. But no one doubted that Pippa would look luxurious. And the bride did not disappoint! Pippa arrived in an antique Jaguar to the church gates, accompanied by her father Michael. When Pippa got out of the car, the guests literally gasped. An exquisite dress embroidered with lace emphasized slim figures girls, a delicate veil covered Pippa’s embarrassed but happy face. The look was completed with an elegant tiara.

Arm in arm with her father, Pippa disappeared through the doors of the church, where her newly-made fiancé James was waiting for her. The Duchess of Cambridge, by the way, has proven herself to be a caring sister. She was constantly adjusting her hem wedding dress Pippa and looked after the children - George and Charlotte. The little prince and princess had an important mission - they had to play the role of pages who scatter flowers before the bride passes. Kate was very worried about the behavior of the kids, so before entering the church she asked the children to be quiet and even shushed them! However, this did not affect the children’s mood in any way. It was clear from the expressions on their faces that the children were incredibly happy. And Kate’s mother’s face literally shone with joy – Pippa had finally found true happiness!

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A few minutes later, Pippa and James walked out of the church hand in hand as husband and wife! The young couple did not hide their happiness, and especially the groom. After all, James, despite his more than decent income, was, so to speak, in the friend zone for a long time. Pippa was considered only a friend and was not considered as a life partner. The future newlyweds met back in 2011. And if Pippa conquered James almost at first sight, then the girl’s heart did not waver. Soon Pippa's heart melted, and the girl even went on a date with James several times. The media immediately started talking about James as Middleton's new chosen one. Apparently, this scared Pippa, who decided to put the finishing touches on everything and sent the perplexed James to resign.

Soon after parting with another gentleman, James appeared on the horizon again. It was as if he was waiting for the very moment when Pippa would finally settle down and think about family happiness. Timid dates turned into joint vacations - the couple was often seen at resorts and hotels, and after that Pippa completely moved in with her beloved. James was truly happy and in 2016 he officially proposed to Pippa.

Although Pippa’s wedding was not as luxurious and fabulous as her sister’s, many were captivated by the homely and cozy atmosphere without any extra chic or a hint of pathos.

The main festivities and celebrations will take place at the estate of Middleton's parents.

Especially for the celebration, the parents ordered a glass structure in the form of a tent, which cost them 100 thousand pounds sterling. It has table tennis tables, and guests will be treated to exceptionally delicious dishes: haggis, beluga caviar, roast lamb, and a traditional Scottish dish of lamb offal. There are metal barriers and security guards around the perimeter of the estate. Bodyguards and servants cannot use mobile phones, and communicate exclusively on the walkie-talkie.