The Princess of Wales has a very close relationship with her parents and siblings, and no doubt she will have marked her sister Pippa Matthews‘ birthday on Friday.
Pippa celebrated her 41st birthday on 6 September and has been by her big sister Kate’s side through some of her biggest ups and downs in her life.
She has been part of the Princess’ support network as Kate continues her cancer treatment, and joined her sister and niece, Princess Charlotte, at the men’s Wimbledon final in July.
Pippa looked on proudly as Kate was given a standing ovation by the crowd on Centre Court as she took her seat in the Royal Box.
The author and columnist, who is just 18 months younger than Kate, shared a flat with the future royal in Chelsea, London before Kate married Prince William in 2011.
And at the royal wedding, Pippa was by Kate’s side as her maid of honour, turning heads in a fitted dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.
