Biography
Who is Pippa Middleton?
Early life and education
Philippa Charlotte Middleton was born on September 6, 1983, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, United Kingdom. She is the middle child of Michael and Carole Middleton, and she has an older sister named Catherine, Princess of Wales, and a younger brother named James. The family lived in Bradfield Southend before moving to Amman, Jordan, in 1984 for her father's work. They returned to Berkshire in 1986.
Pippa Middleton attended St Andrew's School in Pangbourne and later Downe House School. She spent time as a boarder at Marlborough College, where she held a sports scholarship. She continued her education at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a degree in English literature. In 2022, she completed a postgraduate master's degree in Physical Education, Sport and Physical Literacy at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Career and writing
After finishing university, she worked in public relations for a luxury product firm and later in events management for Table Talk in London. In 2008, Tatler magazine named her the Number 1 Society Singleton. Her work profile expanded to include editing the Party Times magazine for her parents' business, Party Pieces.
Pippa published two books during her career. Her first book, titled Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends, came out in 2012. Her second book, Heartfelt: Over 100 Quick and Easy Recipes for a Healthy Heart, was released in 2016. She also contributed columns to various publications, including The Spectator, Vanity Fair, and The Sunday Telegraph, covering topics like sports and social events.
Public attention and philanthropy
Pippa Middleton received widespread media coverage following her appearance as the maid of honour at the 2011 wedding of her sister Catherine and Prince William. The dress she wore, designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, became highly popular. In 2012, Time magazine listed her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
She has served as an ambassador for the Mary Hare School for deaf children and the British Heart Foundation. Her charity work included participating in the Race Across America cycling event and the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. She also collaborated with designer Tabitha Webb on a range of items where proceeds supported the same foundation.
Family and personal life
Pippa married James Matthews, a hedge fund manager and former racing driver, on May 20, 2017. The wedding ceremony took place at St Mark's Church on the Englefield Estate in Berkshire. James Matthews is the son of the Laird of Glen Affric, and Pippa holds the courtesy title of Mrs Matthews of Glen Affric, the Younger.
The couple has three children named Arthur, Grace, and Rose. They have lived on the Barton Court estate in West Berkshire. In 2021, the couple purchased Bucklebury Farm Park, a property they later sought to sell in 2026. She has faced challenges with privacy, including an incident involving a hacked phone in 2016 and complaints made to the Press Complaints Commission regarding intrusive photography.
Birthday and age
Pippa Middleton was born on September 6, 1983, which makes Pippa 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Pippa shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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