Pippa's Paris freebie: VIP treatment at the tennis tournament for Kate's sister

By REBECCA ENGLISH

VIP treatment: Pippa Middleton receives a book from Xavier Peugeot during her freebie trip to watch the tennis in Paris


Sitting centre stage at the French Open on Monday, she appeared to be having a ball. And no wonder.

For Pippa Middleton was enjoying what those in the business like to call a ‘freebie’, courtesy of leading car firm Peugeot, which sponsors the Paris tennis tournament.

Indeed so excited was the company at its coup that news of the younger Middleton sister’s arrival in the Roland Garros VIP enclosure was plastered over the competition’s official programme yesterday with the headline: ‘Pippa à Roland! Sensation!’


Best seats in the house: Pippa could barely hide her delight as she watched the action through her Gucci sunglasses at Roland Garros


Her host Xavier Peugeot, who is the great, great grandson of one of the original founders of the firm, Armand, ensured the moment was captured for posterity.

Mr Peugeot, who is the family firm’s director of marketing and communications, even presented the new Duke of Cambridge’s sister-in-law with a lavishly bound book charting the 200-year history of the brand.

A coquettish Pippa – who normally drives a BMW Z4 – looked delighted to receive it.

The six-day trip saw Kate’s little (and some would say wildly more ambitious) sister arrive on Eurostar in Paris on Thursday for a few days’ sightseeing, with everything done in the best possible taste.

It will, however, raise questions about whether it is wise for her to be seen ‘cashing in’ on her sister’s new found celebrity.


Swanky: Pippa stayed for part of her holiday at a luxury apartment in the super chic - and eye-wateringly expensive - Rue de Varenne


Her seats at the Roland Garros tournament on Monday were some of the best in the house and Pippa, 27, who is herself a formidable player, couldn’t hide her delight as she watched the on-court action through a pair of tinted Gucci sunglasses.

A Peugeot source said: ‘Pippa was invited to Roland Garros by a friend who was a guest in the Peugeot VIP area hosted by Xavier. Once they realised who she was, she was introduced to a number of influential people. As a high profile and distinguished guest Xavier was keen to give her a gift to mark the firm’s bicentenary.’

The tennis tournament’s organisers were clearly also cock-a-hoop at the publicity Pippa’s visit afforded them, with the event’s daily newsletter picturing her on the front.


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Now Paris gets a taste of Her Royal Hotness: Pippa pops over the Channel to watch the French Open

By Daily Mail Reporter


Showing them how it's done: Pippa puts on the style at the French Open


Fresh from her trip to Madrid with friends, girl-about-town Pippa Middleton has headed off to the continent again - this time to watch a spot of tennis.

The 27-year-old, dubbed Her Royal Hotness after winning a host of admirers for her star turn as maid of honour at sister Kate's wedding to Prince William, was spotted taking in the action at Roland Garros.

She joined a group of friends at the French Open to watch defending champion, Rafael Nadal, beat Ivan Ljubicic in his fourth round match, 7-5 6-3 6-3.

Happy: Pippa appears to be enjoying the defending champion's game

All smiles: Pippa could hardly hide her delight while sitting courtside


Slimline Pippa, whose figure has prompted adoring Facebook groups and internet sites, donned a short skirt and on-trend peeptoe heels which showed off her tanned and toned legs.

A black top, together with sunglasses and handbag, completed the relaxed outfit for her trip to the grand slam championship.

The main attraction: Pippa clearly enjoys being the centre of attention at the Paris championships


The 27-year-old has reportedly taken on a job working for her ex-boyfriend George Percy, who runs a geothermal energy firm, so presumably getting time off may not have been a problem.

The news of her job came after she spent a week with George, the 26-year-old son of the Duke of Northumberland, and a group of friends in Madrid.

Pippa will juggle the role with her job at party planning firm Table Talk, and editing an online magazine for her parents’ firm Party Pieces.

Standing out from the crowd: Pippa makes her mark at the match

Looking good: Pippa adjusts her locks to keep the hair off her neck


Engrossed: Pippa and her friend seem engrossed from behind their sunglasses


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P-Middy will give you a bottom like Pippa Middleton's

By Gillian Reeves, Personal Trainer


Famous: Pippa's derriere has won millions of admirers since stepping out as maid of honour at sister Kate's wedding


Thanks to post-wedding Miss Middleton mania, I'm being bombarded with questions about how to tone bottoms - my female clients are desperate for a nicely rounded, perky behind just in time for summer.

There are moves that can help shape and lift the rear, whatever your shape.

This one - I call it the P-Middy - is great because it uses all three gluteal muscles that make up the backside and has the added bonus of toning your tummy and thighs.


Make sure your body is warmed up as this exercise requires a large range of movement through the hip and knee joints.

Place your feet a little wider than hip-width apart and allow your feet to turn out slightly to the corners of the room.

Place your hands halfway down your thighs and bend both knees slightly.

You will naturally start to lean forwards. If possible, try to make your torso run parallel to the floor, looking straight ahead. If this is too demanding, lean forward just a little.

No pain, no gain: A model demonstrates the P-Middy, which should help you achieve the Pippa Middleton derriere


Make sure the spine is straight and not curving. Your abdominals will automatically tense to support your lower back.

Now, with hands still on your thighs, transfer your weight on to the right leg, keeping it bent, and straighten your left leg out as much as possible to the side, keeping the knees in line with your ankles.

Tense your buttocks and hold this position for a couple of seconds. Now transfer your weight from your right side to your left, mirroring the previous position and holding for a couple of seconds again.

Repeat this shift from right to left until your legs and hips start to feel tired - this usually takes between ten and 20 repetitions.

Be conscious to keep your back straight throughout this exercise, with your abdominal muscles tensed, and look straight ahead.


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That'll make her boyfriend green with envy: Pippa Middleton gets herself a job at an environmental firm owned by her ex

By Daily Mail Reporter


Going green: Pippa Middleton is working for her ex-boyfriend's geothermal energy firm


Pippa Middleton picked up a slew of new admirers after putting in a star turn in her role as bridesmaid at the royal wedding.

And now Kate Middleton's younger sister has just taken on a new job.

But her boyfriend might be a little green with envy as the 27-year-old is working for her ex George Percy, who runs a geothermal energy firm.


It comes after she spent a week with George, the 26-year-old son of the Duke of Northumberland, and a group of friends in ­Madrid.

A friend told the Sunday Mirror: 'Pip and George are really close friends so when he needed someone to help out with office stuff, she was the obvious person to ask. She’s enjoying getting stuck in to ­something new.'

Pippa will juggle the role with her role at party planning firm Table Talk, and editing an online magazine for her parents’ firm Party Pieces.

Enterprising George, whose father is one of the richest men in Britain, set up the business last year with ­mining magnate Algy Cluff, who owns gold mines in war-torn Sierra Leone.

The company aims to find ways of turning hot water stored underground into heat and electricity.

Along with experts from Newcastle ­University, they are drilling boreholes in ­Co Durham, and Pippa is expected to help with lobbying for a new licensing system from the government so they can go into production.

Wedding belles: Pippa and her sister Kate with Prince William and best man Prince Harry leaving Westminster Abbey


The job is a nod to the Middleton family’s roots, as Pippa and sister Kate’s great-great-grandparents were Durham coal-­miners.

Miss Middleton and Mr Percy dated while at Edinburgh University and have been friends for nearly ten years.

She has been seen coming and ­going from Percy’s West London offices recently.

But she hasn’t been seen with long-term boyfriend, broker Alex ­Loudon, since her sister married Prince William.

Elsewhere Pippa has been praised by one of the 21st century's top fashion icons, Lady Gaga.

When quizzed on the royal nuptials, the singer, real name Stefani Germanotta, Gaga confirmed she had seen the ceremony, and revealed she thought Pippa ‘oozed style’

The singer told the Daily Star: ‘Kate looked great at the wedding but I thought the sister Pippa oozed style.'


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Pippa rage! Motorist who paid the price for telling his girlfriend he preferred the famous Middleton derriere

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Paying the price: It is thought the unlucky driver of this blue Peugeot made the mistake of telling his better half of his admiration for Pippa Middleton's bottom


An unlucky motorist seems to have paid the price for telling his partner she wasn't as attractive as Pippa Middleton.

The driver of this Peugeot 206 was caught on camera driving through Birmingham with 'Is Pippa's Bum Still Better Than Mine???' daubed across the side of it in white spray paint.

Miss Middleton's slim derriere stole the show at the Royal Wedding, with countless Facebook pages in praise of it springing up in the days after she was seen following her sister, Kate, up the aisle as maid of honour.

One such group, the Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society, now boasts 215,950 followers on the social network. By contrast, the most popular fan page with no explicit mention of her behind can only muster 160,598 followers.

It is thought that the unknown driver of this vandalised vehicle made the mistake of telling his better half of his admiration for Miss Middleton's most talked about asset.

The scruffy message was scrawled in bright white letters down the passenger side of the blue car, which was spotted in the Highgate area of the city - much to the delight of nearby residents who revelled in the unfortunate man's misery.


But it is not men as much as women who are buzzing about Miss Middleton's bottom. Particularly the fashion pack, who are as besotted with her enviable figure as they are with her Alexander McQueen dress.

U.S. style blog Fashionista.com published an article entitled In Praise Of Pippa (Especially Her Bum), while fashion blogger Susie Bubble tweeted: 'It has to be said... I’m a tad jels over the pertness of Pip Middleton’s arse…'

Fashion editor and author Derek Blasberg also took to Twitter, writing: 'Unexpected #RoyalWedding facts: Pippa's bum was apparently the center piece of the nuptials.'


Miss Middleton is the Duchess of Cambridge's only sister. They have one younger brother, James, 23, who did the only reading at the wedding ceremony.


She was named Tatler magazine's number one society singleton in 2008, beating Prince William's cousin Princess Eugenie to the title.

She has since become something of a socialite and is known for her love of partying.

In a Daily Mail article earlier this year, writer Plum Sykes said of Miss Middleton: 'Pippa is the luckiest one of all. She gets all the right sort of attention from men, fashion designers, hostesses and things, and doesn’t have any of the duties.

'She’s become a Princess without the bad bits.'


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Pippa's Madrid trip continues with one of Britain's richest men

By LYDIA WARREN

Oarsome trip: Pippa Middleton relaxes on a boat trip in Madrid with old flame George Percy and a female friend


Pippa Middleton had to run around for everyone else at her big sister's wedding last month.

But things are very different these days - her former boyfriends are waiting on her.

The 27-year-old is enjoying a well-earned break in Spain with a gaggle of girlfriends, and old flame George Percy.


Water babe: Pippa enjoys the ride


Yesterday, the 26-year-old Mr Percy came in handy on a boat trip in Retiro Park, Madrid's largest park.

No one had to lift a finger as the son of the Duke of Northumberland - one of Britain's richest men - showed off his rowing skills.

It marked a sedate moments in what appears to have been quite a lively trip.

Earlier Miss Middleton had dressed in a smart beige skirt, black jacket and heels, and partied until 4am at a swanky bar, The Penthouse.


All smiles: Pippa looks as though she was enjoying herself with the Duke the night before

Dutiful sister: At Kate's wedding last month, Pippa played the role of helpful Maid of honour, running around for everyone else


On Friday night the group spent the evening at the city's exclusive Fortuna nightclub - Miss Middleton carrying a bottle of champagne in her red bag.

And if it was a heavy night, Pippa wasn’t going to let it show, emerging on Saturday morning sporting dark sunglasses and wearing a strapless black-and-white spotted sundress as she led her friends on a shopping and sightseeing trip, tourist map in hand.

After a few hours on their feet the group stopped at a cafe for a glass of wine. Pippa was spotted stifling a laugh as she gave her approval to photographs taken on a friend’s camera.

Miss Middleton and Mr Percy dated while at Edinburgh University and have been friends for nearly ten years.

It is understood Miss Middleton left her City trader boyfriend Alex Loudon at home.


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Spotted in Spain: Pippa Middleton hits Madrid with old flame - and the girls

By LARA GOULD

City break: Pippa Middleton is spending the weekend in Madrid where she went nightclubbing with friends


It has only been a few days since Pippa Middleton was at the centre of speculation that she was about to tie the knot with her devoted boyfriend Alex Loudon.

But the City trader was nowhere to be seen when 27-year-old Pippa flew to Madrid for a weekend away with the girls... and her ex.

She was relaxed and happy in the company of old flame George Percy, the 26-year-old son of the Duke of Northumberland, one of Britain’s richest men.


Travelling companions: Pippa Middleton and George Percy landed in Madrid on Friday


They dated while at Edinburgh University, where they were also flatmates, and have been friends for nearly ten years.

George helped Pippa with her luggage, pushing their trolley through Madrid airport on Friday, before heading to a hotel.

They emerged with friends at dusk, with Pippa carrying a bottle of champagne in a red bag, and headed to nearby Fortuna nightclub, one of Madrid’s most exclusive.



Maid of Honour: Pippa Middleton carries the train of her sister's dress at the Royal Wedding


And if it was a heavy night, Pippa wasn’t going to let it show, emerging yesterday morning sporting dark sunglasses and wearing a strapless black-and-white spotted sundress, as she led her friends on a shopping and sightseeing trip, tourist map
in hand.

After a few hours on their feet the group stopped at a cafe for a glass of wine.
Pippa was spotted stifling a laugh as she gave her approval to photographs taken on a friend’s camera.


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William larks around on a boat in Ibiza with Kate and the Middleton clan in never-before-seen pictures

By MAIL ON SUNDAY REPORTER

Athletic in Ibiza: Pippa Middleton performs a flawless backflip in to the warm waters of the Mediterranean as an admiring Kate looks on from the stern of the motor yacht


They were carefree days before the world became entranced by their every movement.

This is Kate Middleton and her sister Pippa as they've never been seen before, enjoying an exuberant holiday in Ibiza with their family and Prince William.

Taken in 2006, these previously unseen pictures capture a fleeting moment in the lives of the couple when they could behave like ordinary twentysomethings, unencumbered by the responsibilities they now carry as the new stars of the Royal Family.



Playful: Pippa climbs back aboard as William jokingly grabs Kate; right, the sisters relax on deck, with Kate using her camera


Sunshine days: William, in red shorts, with Pippa (left), Carole, in green bikini, and other holiday guests


They show the Prince larking around with Kate and Pippa, the girls' mother Carole and their brother James on a boat belonging to Carole's brother Gary Goldsmith during a week-long sunshine holiday to Ibiza.

Pippa shows off her athletic prowess -- and her enviably toned physique -- performing a backwards dive into the sea.

Kate, who also looks stunning in her white bikini, is content to stand back and watch.


Heir in the air: Watched by Carole, Kate, James (in the patterned shorts) and Pippa, William attempts a backflip from the boat...


... but the young royal finishes with an ungainly belly-flop into the water


Making waves: The Prince failed to match Pippa's graceful aquatic display


Carole, who won admiration at the wedding for her elegant appearance, also reveals a youthfully trim figure in an emerald green bikini.

Meanwhile, in his red swimming shorts, William could be any young man eager to impress his girlfriend by performing a backflip -- which somehow turns into a belly-flop by the time he hits the water.


Her Royal Hotness: Pippa in her bridesmaid's dress at her sister's wedding


The pictures reveal the extent to which the Middletons invited William into the heart of their family.

During their week in Ibiza, they stayed at Gary's £5million villa, dubbed 'La Maison de Bang Bang'.


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Forget Kate! The dressmakers working overtime on copycat gowns for brides-to-be... who all want to look like Pippa

By Tamara Abraham


The Pippa effect: Many women in the U.S. are demanding copies of the maid-of-honour's dress from the Royal Wedding, rather than the bride's


Bridesmaids' dresses are typically unattractive creations in saccharine peach or mint green. But Pippa Middleton's slinky white gown for her sister's wedding last week was such a knockout, fashion houses are working overtime to get copies in store.

While many had already been planning to replicate the new Duchess of Cambridge's bridal gown, designers admit they didn't anticipate the success of the maid-of-honour's.

Now several companies are responding to demand from brides-to-be, keen to channel 27-year-old Pippa's look for their own big day.


They believe this is the first time a bridesmaid's dress, rather than a bride's has sparked such demand.

David’s Bridal, which is among the companies working on a version of the cowl-neck gown, says the interest is unprecedented.

Design director Dan Rentillo told the New York Times: 'There was really no anticipation about Pippa’s dress. I can’t think of one where there was such a fuss over the bridesmaid’s dress.'

Andrew Hops, vice president for JS Collections, added: 'She wore it so well, so we said, "We’ll do that dress right away."'

Meeting demand: Dan Rentillo, design director at David's Bridal, will be ordering as many copies of Pippa's dress as he will of Catherine's


Manhattan dressmaker Faviana is also cashing in on the Pippa effect.

'It almost looked like a bridal gown,' said chief executive Omid Moradi. 'The second we saw it on the screen, it was beautiful. It was just very elegant and glamorous.'

Both Catherine and Pippa's dresses were designed by Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen.

Faviana, which typically orders between 500 and 3,000 or any given design, believes that the main bridal gown, which will retail for $1,800, will outsell the 'Pippa' dress, which it will be pricing at $$320.

But other labels are convinced that copies of Pippa's dress will outsell replicas of Catherine's.

Unexpected trend: Mr Rentillo said that he couldn't think of a time when so much fuss was made over the bridesmaid's dress

Sketch in time: All three companies already have samples made up, and expect to get dresses on sale within six to eight weeks


JS Collections has already ordered more of the maid-of-honour-inspired dresses, while David’s Bridal says it expects to order equal numbers of both gowns.

But time is of the essence for all three companies, who already have samples made up, and expect to get dresses on sale within six to eight weeks.

Mr Moradi explained: 'We want to get to market. The demand is now.

'Before she even walked down the red carpet, we were getting calls from customers and consumers [asking], "When can we get it?" "I have an event next month, can I have it then?"'

Brian Beitler, executive vice president for David’s Bridal, added: 'The immediacy of the world that we live in today changes our customers’, and our brides’, expectations on how quickly we can respond.'



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Embarrassment for Pippa Middleton days after Royal Wedding as U.S. websites print private underwear pictures

By Jody Thompson


Elegant: Pippa Middleton, left at her sister Kate's wedding and right in a dress made of loo roll, is discovering her party girl past is coming back to haunt her


As maid of honour for her older sister Kate Middleton as she became Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton became celebrated the world over after almost stealing the show last week with THAT dress.

But today, she is discovering the downside of that sudden fame after a host of websites in the U.S. got hold of some private pictures of the 27-year-old in her underwear - and published them.

At least seven U.S. websites are running the photos showing Ms Middleton stripped to a purple push up bra and flimsy white slip with an half-naked unknown companion doing a 'bump and grind' dance behind her.


Despite being offered the picture for use, the Daily Mail has decided not to print them picture and preserve Pippa's privacy and modesty.

After her appearance at the Royal Wedding last Friday, there's been huge interest in Pippa that she may be struggling to cope with.

Party girl: Pippa had fun like any other student - here's she's pictured pouring wine at a New Year's Eve party in 2006, the year before she graduated


Consequently, a host of other pictures documenting her party girl past have surfaced as the public appetite grows to know all about her.

It's the downside of fame, and is something she will surely discover increasingly as the weeks progress.

Bookmakers today have even started taking bets as to ‘What will Pippa do next?’.

She is at 2/1 to appear on a Vogue cover feature, 3/1 to get married, and 7/1 to model Alexander McQueen, the fashion house that made her sister Kate’s wedding dress and her stunning maid of honour frock on the catwalk.

Spoken for: With her City broker boyfriend Alex Loudon pictured in London last month


She also has odds of 40/1 to marry Prince Harry, and 66/1 to become a Dame.

Meanwhile, her backside has emerged as the 4-6 hot favourite to win Rear of the Year.

Pippa has been working as an event and party organiser since graduating from the University Of Edinburgh in 2007- where most of her partying took place, like a typical student.

Now, she is very much the refined socialite and is currently apparently engaged in all but name to her City broker boyfriend Alex Loudon.

The Daily Mail revealed earlier this week that the couple have stayed silent about the future of their relationship for fear of detracting attention from Prince William and Kate.



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There's something about Pippa's dress: Cameron Diaz wore the maid-of-honour's gown to last year's Golden Globes

By Lauren Paxman


Royal wedding replica: Pippa Middleton's maid-of-honour dress is the same style as one worn by Cameron Diaz in January 2010


Hundreds of pounds were won, and lost, speculating on what kind of dress Kate Middleton would choose to wear on her wedding day.

But in the end, the biggest sartorial surprise (we all knew Kate would look incredible), was how wonderful her younger sister Pippa looked in her ivory Alexander McQueen creation.

And while replicas of Kate's lacy number will be walked up and down aisles all over the world within weeks, Miss Middleton's capped-sleeved column was already gracing red carpets months ago.


Cameron Diaz chose a red, satin version of the dress more than a year ago at the 2010 Golden Globes ceremony.

The pre-fall 2009 cowl-neck gown was originally intended to be worn with a chunky black leather belt, giving it a harder edge. But both Miss Middleton and Diaz chose to wear the fitting dress with minimal accessories.

Miss Middleton's white version, which is reported to have cost her parents £20,000, was softened a little with lace edging to her capped sleeves and decolletage.

However the cowl neck and beautiful hourglass silhouette was identical to the dress Diaz wore, and impressively Miss Middleton pulled off the look just as well as the A-list actress, looking even slimmer than the Hollywood star.

Sartorially stunning: Pippa asked Sarah Burton's team at Alexander McQueen to finish off the dress with a line of silk-covered buttons that went right down her spine


The maid of honour wore floral diamond earring studs deigned by her mother, white Jimmy Choos and lily of the valley flowers in her hair.

She also asked Sarah Burton's team at Alexander McQueen to finish off the dress with a line of silk-covered buttons that went right down her spine.

Diaz accessorised her outfit with a Van Cleef and Arpel bracelet, Ferragamo peep-toe shoes and a big umbrella.

Alterations: Pippa's version was softened a little with lace edging to her capped sleeves, the dress was originally intended to be worn with a big belt


The actress was styled by celebrity favourite Rachel Zoe at last January's ceremony - proving that the Middleton sisters really do have stellar taste.

Diaz had reportedly originally chosen a grey Versace Atelier dress to wear to the Globes, but it was 'stolen' the day before the ceremony.

The scandal became the most searched for story on Google - but many suspected it of being a hoax to boost ratings of Zoe's reality TV show.




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