See Princess Kate and Pippa Middleton’s Sweetest Sister Moments, as Pippa Turns 43 Today.
Less than two years apart in age, these sisters have stayed close even after one of them became a royal.
Kate Middleton and her little sister Pippa Middleton are a tight-knit pair.
The duo, who are less than two years apart in age, have remained by each others' side through the highs and lows that come with being public figures. When Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011, her little sister served as maid of honor, dutiful carrying her epic train and instantly becoming one of the most famous bridesmaids of all time. And though the Princess of Wales didn't have a formal role at Pippa's wedding in 2017, photos from the special day show Kate helping fluff her sisters dress, greeting guests and also wrangling kids who made up the bridal party — including Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
As Pippa celebrates her 43rd birthday today, check out some of their sweetest sister moments through the years.
Born just 21 months apart, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Pippa Middleton have maintained one of the closest and most supportive sisterly bonds in the public eye. As Pippa celebrates her 43rd birthday, royal watchers look back at several of their most memorable moments together:
Defining Sister Moments.
The 2011 Royal Wedding: Pippa stepped onto the world stage as Kate’s maid of honor at Westminster Abbey. The image of Pippa carrying the train of Kate’s Alexander McQueen gown remains one of the most enduring symbols of sisterly support in modern royal history.
Wimbledon Sidelines: Long before royal box invitations, the sisters famously queued together for hours starting at 5:00 AM on "People's Sunday" in 2004 to buy £35 tickets to Centre Court. In the years since, their animated reactions and shared enthusiasm in the Royal Box have become an annual staple of the tournament.
Flatmates in Chelsea: Following university, the two shared an apartment in Chelsea near King's Road. During Kate's early dating years with Prince William, Pippa served as a confidante, social companion, and protective buffer against relentless paparazzi attention.
Returning the Favor in 2017: When Pippa married James Matthews at St. Mark’s Church in Englefield, Kate quietly supported her younger sister from behind the scenes smoothing her dress before the processional and expertly wrangling the young bridal party (including Prince George and Princess Charlotte).
Family Traditions & Anchors: From family holidays in Mustique to supporting each other through major life milestones, Pippa remains one of Kate’s closest sounding boards outside the palace walls. The Middleton family's tight-knit bond has consistently provided Kate with stability and normal family life alongside her public duties.
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