Royalty flock to Middleton wedding

Pippa Middleton, the sister of Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for her wedding...
Pippa Middleton, the sister of Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, arrived for her wedding to James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield, west of London. Photo: Reuters

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews looked radiant as they kissed and waved to the crowd after tying the knot.

All eyes were on a stunning bride as she arrived for her big day.
 

After much anticipation the bride gave onlookers a glimpse of her beautiful full-skirted dress and veil as she entered St Marks' Church with her dad by her side.

The lace dress, designed by Giles Deacon, had a high neck and a cap sleeve. She also wore a tiara and ivory pumps with pearl detailing, the Telegraph reported.

Pippa (33) arrived at her wedding to millionaire hedge fund manager James Matthews (41) last night in a vintage, open top car.

Big sister Kate was spotted wearing a peach, long-sleeved dress and matching fascinator as she fussed with Pippa's dress outside the church in in Englefield, Berkshire.

Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stood with her daughter Princess Charlotte, as they...
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge stood with her daughter Princess Charlotte, as they arrived for the wedding. Photo: Reuters

The wedding party included royal tots Prince George, 3, and two-year-old Princess Charlotte and Casimir tatos, Edward Sebire, William Ward who joined George as page boys

The bridesmaids are Countess Philippa Hoyos, Lily French, Avia Horner and Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the Telegraph reported.

Among the guests are Princes William and Harry who arrived side-by-side in almost matching suits.

The brothers donned black jackets, light coloured satin waistcoats and grey trousers however, William went for a maroon tie while younger brother Harry chose blue.

Britain's Prince Harry and Prince William are attending the wedding of Pippa Middleton. Photo:...
Britain's Prince Harry and Prince William are attending the wedding of Pippa Middleton. Photo: Reuters

There were fears the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could be late as they left Kensington Palace, for what has been dubbed the "society wedding of the year", with just over an hour to spare.

Kate and Will were pictured driving through London in a Range Rover as they made the 80kmh journey to the church, the Daily Mail reported.

Roger Federer and his wife Mirka were among about 300 guests seen arriving at the lavish affair.

Tennis player Roger Federer and his wife Mirka arrive at St Mark's Church in Englefield, England,...
Tennis player Roger Federer and his wife Mirka arrive at St Mark's Church in Englefield, England, ahead of the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews. Photo: NZ Herald/AP

Matthews was in high spirits as he waited outside the church with his brother and best man Spencer Matthews and James Middleton.

He proposed to Pippa during a trip to the Lake District in June 2016 after they had only been dating for a year - though they have been friends for more than 10 years and were briefly in a relationship in 2012.

The mother of the bride, Carole Middleton was wearing pale pink.

Carole Middleton and her son James arrive for the wedding of her daughter Pippa and James...
Carole Middleton and her son James arrive for the wedding of her daughter Pippa and James Matthews. Photo: NZ Herald/AP

Members of the royal family have also been pictured making their way into the venue, including Princess Eugenie.

Excited fans and locals waited behind metal barriers to catch a glimpse of the bride to be and the many celebrity guests expected to attend the wedding.

Britain's Princess Eugenie, left and her partner Jack Brooksbank, arrive for the wedding. Photo:...
Britain's Princess Eugenie, left and her partner Jack Brooksbank, arrive for the wedding. Photo: NZ Herald

The reception was to be held at the Middletons' estate in nearby Bucklebury. The airspace above both villages has been closed to prevent intrusive press crews from flying overhead or launching drones to get video footage.

Englefield is mostly within the bounds of Englefield House, the country estate owned by Conservative MP Richard Benyon. Strict security plans were in place on the estate.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews kiss after their wedding at St Mark's Church in Englefield,...
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews kiss after their wedding at St Mark's Church in Englefield, England. Photo: via NZ Herald

Villagers were asked to carry ID on the day and not to speak to the press.

Pippa Middleton was maid of honour when her sister married Prince William in 2011.

The best man is Spencer Matthews, the groom's 28-year-old younger brother, who shot to fame on reality TV show Made in Chelsea.

Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, right, stands with her son Prince George as she looks across at Pippa...
Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, right, stands with her son Prince George as she looks across at Pippa Middleton and James Matthews after their wedding. Photo: NZ Herald/AP

 

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