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Pippa MiddletonBritish socialite, younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Date of Birth: 06.09.1983
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Pippa Middleton
IntroductionPippa Middleton is a British socialite and the younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. She gained much attention due to her older sister, who recently married Prince William, the heir to the British throne.
Early Life
Pippa Middleton was born to Michael Middleton, an airline dispatcher for British Airways, and Carole Goldsmith, a former flight attendant. Her father was from Leeds, West Yorkshire, and her great-grandmother, Olivia Lupton, belonged to one of the oldest trading clans in Leeds. On her mother's side, Pippa does not have any notable relatives as Carole Goldsmith came from a working-class family in County Durham. Pippa has a younger brother named James Middleton, who is currently involved in business.
Family Business
In the mid-80s, while Kate and Pippa were attending school, Carole created a company called 'Party Pieces', which supplied decorations, gift packaging, and other party goods. By 1995, the business, now managed by Carole and Michael, became so successful that its production facilities moved to the farming area in Ashampstead Common. Currently, the Middleton family's fortune is worth several million pounds. In 1995, the Middletons relocated to Bucklebury, Berkshire.
Educational Background
Like her sister, Pippa attended local schools after completing a special girls' school. She received a sports scholarship and went on to study at Marlborough College in Wiltshire. Pippa did not stay there for long and moved to Scotland, to the University of Edinburgh, following her sister. In Edinburgh, she studied English literature and met Lord Edward Innes-Ker, the son of the Duke of Roxburghe and heir to the Duke of Northumberland.
Career
After graduating from university, Pippa worked for a luxury goods sales and promotion company in their public relations department. She later joined 'Table Talk,' a London firm specializing in event management and organization. In 2008, the magazine 'Tatler' named Pippa the "Number 1 Singleton in London," surpassing even singer James Blunt and Princess Eugenie of York. Since then, she has been regularly referred to as a socialite and often appeared in the media, attending various public events.
Current Activities
Currently, Pippa Middleton works two days a week in her family's company, 'Party Pieces,' and edits the web publication 'Party Times.' On November 23, 2010, it was officially announced that Kate Middleton was engaged, and Pippa became the frontrunner for the role of her maid of honor. On February 14, 2011, it was confirmed that Kate had chosen Pippa for the role. Pippa wore a stunning, form-fitting dress by Sarah Burton to the wedding, which was admired by all the attendees. In the 2011 TV movie 'William & Kate,' which tells the love story of Kate Middleton and Prince William, Pippa was portrayed by Mary Elise Hayden.
