Pippa Middleton's wedding with James Matthews had subtle links to sister Kate – best photos

May 20, 2022 - 12:52 BST hellomagazine.com

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Following her sister Kate Middleton's high-profile royal wedding six years earlier, it comes as no surprise that Pippa Middleton has been compared to the Duchess of Cambridge on her big day.

The mother-of-two – who now shares son Arthur and daughter Grace with her husband – 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.

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. In honour of their fifth wedding anniversary, look back at Pippa and James' best photos.

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WATCH: Best moments from Pippa Middleton and James Matthews' romantic wedding

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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.

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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 Duchess of Cambridge's wedding in 2011.

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

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

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

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The Duchess of Cambridge helped the bride adjust her train – just as Pippa had done for her during her royal wedding in 2011.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Duchess 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.

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

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

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