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Inside Pippa Middleton’s wedding to James Matthews - best moments

The sister of the Princess of Wales married James Matthews in 2017

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews kissing
Matthew Moore
Online News Writer & Diversity and Inclusion Lead
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Following her sister Princess Kate's high-profile royal wedding six years earlier, it came as no surprise that Pippa Middleton was compared to the Princess of Wales on her big day.

Pippa married James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield on 20 May 2017, with their nephew Prince George and niece Princess Charlotte as part of their bridal party. The couple have since welcomed three children, son Arthur and daughters Grace and Rose.

From Pippa's elegant lace dress to her sentimental earrings, it's safe to say that her regal nuptials had a couple of sweet links to her sister – but the day was just as memorable in its own right, join us at HELLO! as we take a trip down memory lane...

Pippa's wedding dress

Pippa Middleton in her wedding dress© Pool

Pippa wore a floor-length Giles Deacon dress, with a high neckline and fitted waist. She finished off her bridal look with Manolo Blahnik pumps and a handmade Maidenhair Fern tiara with a matching hairpiece by Robinson Pelham.

More dress details

Pippa Middleton in her wedding dress© Pool

Her ultra-fine tulle veil was designed by milliner Stephen Jones and encrusted with pearls. The beautiful bride wore the same pair of delicate diamond drop Robinson Pelham earrings that were commissioned for the then-Duchess of Cambridge's wedding in 2011.

Carole and James arrive

Carole and James Middleton arriving at Pippa Middleton's wedding© Pool

Mother-of-the-bride Carole Middleton was pretty in pink as she arrived on the arm of son James Middleton.

A royal shush!

Kate Middleton shushing page boys and flower girls, including Prince George and Princess Charlotte© Pool

In her supporting role, Kate kept the cute little pageboys and flower girls in line, including her own three-year-old son, Prince George, and two-year-old daughter, Charlotte.

Smile for the fans

Michael Middleton holding Pippa Middleton's hand© Samir Hussein

The beautiful bride stopped to smile at well-wishers gathered at St. Mark's church for her special day.

History repeats itself

Princess Kate adjusting the train of Pippa Middleton's wedding dress© Samir Hussein

Kate helped the bride adjust her train – just as Pippa had done for her during her royal wedding in 2011.

A royal wave

Prince George waving in the back of a car© Pool

William and Kate's son Prince George practised his royal wave as he zoomed off after the church ceremony.

Sibling bond

Sibling bond© Max Mumby/Indigo

Big brother George helped his little sister Princess Charlotte with her flower girl duties as the two little royals entered the church.

George on standby

Prince George alongside other flower boys© Max Mumby/Indigo

Prince George and the page boys patiently awaited their next steps after the ceremony.

The new Mrs Matthews

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews behind page boys and flower girls including Prince George© Max Mumby/Indigo

Walking behind their page boys and flower girls, Pippa and James couldn't have looked happier as they emerged from the church as husband and wife.

One proud mother

Carole Middleton watching James Matthews and Pippa Middleton© WPA Pool

Proud mother-of-the-bride Carole Middleton looked on as her daughter and new son-in-law left the church grounds.

Driving off into the sunset

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews leaving their wedding in a car© Neil Mockford

After their vows, Pippa and James drove off from their ceremony in a vintage convertible – echoing sister Kate's 2011 wedding day when she and her Prince did the same.

Kate in control

Kate Middleton with her hand on Prince George's head while holding Princess Charlotte's hand© Samir Hussein

Kate was spotted looking after George and Charlotte who'd had a big morning playing major roles in the high profile nuptials. The royal tots wore outfits from Pepa & Co.

Eugenie looks stunning

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank arriving for a wedding© Max Mumby/Indigo

Princess Eugenie wore a pillbox hat and tailored Paule Ka dress as she and Jack Brooksbank arrived for Pippa and James' wedding.

William and Harry arrive

Prince William and Prince Harry arriving for Pippa Middleton's wedding© Max Mumby/Indigo

Royal brothers Prince William and Prince Harry were dapper – albeit without their dates, the then-Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan Markle – as they headed up to St. Mark's Church.

Brothers-in-law

James Middleton and Prince William laughing© Pool

Prince William and his brother-in-law James Middleton shared a laugh as they headed off to continue the celebration.

A sweet mother-daughter moment

Kate Middleton standing behind Princess Charlotte© Pool

Kate seemed to be explaining all of the excitement to a rosy-cheeked Princess Charlotte, who held on to a heart-shaped garland.

Roger Federer attends

Roger and Mirka Federer at Pippa Middleton's wedding© Pool

Tennis champ Roger Federer was pictured attending the wedding hand-in-hand with his wife, Mirka.

Romantic shot

Wideshow of church exterior with James Matthews, Pippa Middleton, several page boys, Princess Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte© JUSTIN TALLIS

With James chatting to a flower girl, Pippa, Kate and the wedding party gathered outside the church as they prepared to head to the wedding lunch.

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