Pippa Middleton ties the knot at almost-royal wedding

Pippa Middleton, the younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, has married hedge fund manager James Matthews in what many consider the society event of the year.

Pippa Middleton has married James Matthews at St Marks Church, Englefield, Berkshire.

Pippa Middleton has married James Matthews at St Marks Church, Englefield, Berkshire. Source: Press Association

Pippa Middleton has married a wealthy financier as two likely future British kings and other members of the royal family, including her sister, looked on.

In what was seen by many as the society wedding of the year, Middleton and hedge fund manager James Matthews said their vows in a ceremony at St Mark's Church in Englefield, west of London.

Before the wedding a crowd of well-wishers and reporters gathered outside the church grounds, hoping for a glimpse.

The wedding party included Prince George, a three-year-old page boy, and two-year-old Princess Charlotte, a bridesmaid. Both are the children of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa's sister.

Prince William and Prince Harry arrived together wearing formal morning suits. They seemed relaxed as they strolled into the church.

Matthews, 41, smiled broadly and sported elegant formal wear set off by a blue vest.

Middleton, 33, came to the church accompanied by her father Michael in a vintage Jaguar convertible.

She wore a custom wedding gown designed by Giles Deacon, a long veil by prominent hat-maker Stephen Jones, and a sparkly tiara.

"(It was) a privilege to show the craftsmanship that my team produces in London and a real testament to Pippa's support of British fashion," Deacon said.

Father and daughter had a quiet moment together before entering the church, and church bells rang out as the couple emerged after saying their vows.

They were fortunate in their timing - it rained during the ceremony, but the sun had returned before they stepped out of the church.

Tennis star Roger Federer and his wife Mirka were among the guests.

The bride's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, had an elaborate glass marquee built on the grounds of their estate in nearby Bucklebury for the lavish wedding reception Saturday night.

Guests were advised to bring two outfits so they could change after the wedding ceremony.

As they drove away, future king George gave a wave to the small group of photographers and cameramen capturing the social event.


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