Royal watchers were thrilled when the world's most famous royal bridesmaid, Pippa Middleton, announced her engagement with 40-year-old millionaire boyfriend James Matthews on Tuesday. Royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William were reportedly "delighted with the news" while Pippa's parents, Carole and Michael were "absolutely thrilled."
"Miss Pippa Middleton and Mr. James Matthews are delighted to announce they became engaged on Sunday 17th July and plan to marry next year," the newly-engaged couple said in a Press Association-released statement, CNN quotes.
Kate Middleton Shocked Over Sister Pippa's Engagement
As people get excited for the upcoming "wedding of the year" of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews, rumors have it that Pippa's sister Duchess Kate was surprised to hear the engagement news. In fact, a Us Weekly insider claimed that 34-year-old Kate Middleton had "no idea" that Pippa and James were getting engaged.
Even though the engagement was "unexpected" for Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge was reportedly "so happy" for her sister Pippa. According to Hollywood Life, the insider added that Duchess Kate knew how much her sister love James Matthews.
Pippa Middleton To Ban Sister Kate From Her Wedding?
Pippa Middleton stunned the world with her perfect poise and impeccable style when she helped sister Kate with her train during the royal wedding in 2011. Many royal watchers believed Pippa effortlessly played the role of a perfect bridesmaid but as she prepares for her upcoming wedding, royal experts can't help but predict the possibility that Pippa might ban her royal sister from her own wedding.
The reason for Kate Middleton's exclusion from Pippa's upcoming wedding is the fact that Prince William's wife might "overshadow" Pippa and James' big day, The Stir notes. But aside from the Duchess, royal heir and heiress Prince George and Princess Charlotte might also be stealing the spotlight from soon-to-be-married couple.
Kate Middleton Won't Be Pippa's Bridemaid?
Following Pippa Middleton's engagement announcement, many fans got curious regarding Duchess Kate's role in her sister's wedding. But Cosmopolitan hinted that the Prince Harry's sister-in-law might not have a role in the wedding.
"Kate would upstage her sister," veteran royals author Judy Wade, as per Perez Hilton. "It's a tricky situation for Pippa. She would want her sister by her side, as who else would she trust to make things go well? But if your sister is a future Queen, she is going to upstage the bride and draw attention. Kate would want to be in the background as much as possible."
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