Pippa and Carole Middleton show off their stunning figures as they relax on the beach in St Barth’s

Pippa and Carole Middleton showed off their incredibly toned physiques as they basked in the sun in St. Barts – while Kate enjoyed a traditional festive break in Norfolk with Prince William and the Queen. 

Mother-of-one Pippa, 36, was joined by her husband James Matthews, 44, and the couple enjoyed a morning dip in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

Kate’s mother Carole, 64, and father Michael, 70, looked to be enjoying every minute of their sun-kissed getaway as they frolicked on the white sand beach. 

Carole and Pippa enjoyed some mother-daughter time as the two women paddled in the ocean, with Pippa helping her mum wade through the waves onto the shore.

Pippa and Carole Middleton showed off their incredibly toned physiques as they basked in the sun and frolicked in the sea in St. Barts

Carole and Pippa enjoyed some mother-daughter time on the beach, while Kate is in Sandringham in Norfolk with her husband Prince William and the Queen

Carole and Pippa enjoyed some mother-daughter time on the beach, while Kate is in Sandringham in Norfolk with her husband Prince William and the Queen

Carole and Michael Middleton looked to be soaking up the sun on the beach earlier today, with Carole sporting a healthy tan

Michael Middleton looked to be soaking up the sun on the beach earlier today

Carole and Michael Middleton looked to be soaking up the sun on the beach earlier today, with Carole sporting a healthy tan

Carole, dressed in a stylish mis-matched black and white bikini, reaches out to daughter Pippa for a hand as she exits the water

Carole, dressed in a stylish mis-matched black and white bikini, reaches out to daughter Pippa for a hand as she exits the water

Pippa was joined by her husband James Matthews, 44, and the couple enjoyed a morning dip in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean

Pippa was joined by her husband James Matthews, 44, and the couple enjoyed a morning dip in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean

Yesterday Kate Middleton joined Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Princess Anne and the Duchess of Cornwall at church with the Queen in Sandringham

Yesterday Kate Middleton joined Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Princess Anne and the Duchess of Cornwall at church with the Queen in Sandringham

Pippa sported a white halterneck bikini with black polka dots and tie-string bottoms, while tanned Carole donned a black top with mismatched patterned bottoms.

Both Michael and James opted for bold designer board shorts featuring images of idyllic beach scenes – similar to those famously worn by ex-prime minister David Cameron in Corsica in 2016.

Later on Pippa donned a pale pink and white striped smock top over her swimming gear, and topped it off with a stylish trilby as she took a photo of her family on the beach.

There was no sign of Pippa and James’ son Arthur, one, or her brother James Middleton and his fiancee Alizee Thevenet. 

Pippa donned a stylish white bikini with black polka dots while James sported a pair of board shorts featuring an idyllic beach resort scene

Pippa donned a stylish white bikini with black polka dots while James sported a pair of board shorts featuring an idyllic beach resort scene

Grasping a pair of goggles, Pippa and her husband James took to the sea for a morning swim earlier today

Grasping a pair of goggles, Pippa and her husband James took to the sea for a morning swim earlier today

Grasping a pair of goggles, Pippa and her husband James took to the Caribbean sea for a morning swim earlier today

The couple waded into the water as the tide lapped against the shore of the exclusive resort - a favourite of the Middleton family

The couple waded into the water as the tide lapped against the shore of the exclusive resort – a favourite of the Middleton family

Pippa cooled off in the sea as temperatures soared to the high 20s on the Caribbean island, well known for hosting a larger North American contingent than its neighbours

Pippa cooled off in the sea as temperatures soared to the high 20s on the Caribbean island, well known for hosting a larger North American contingent than its neighbours

Like mother, like daughter! Pippa showed off her toned figure as she strolled along the sandy shore with her glamorous mother Carole

Like mother, like daughter! Pippa showed off her toned figure as she strolled along the sandy shore with her glamorous mother Carole

Like mother, like daughter! Pippa showed off her toned figure as she strolled along the sandy shore with her glamorous mother Carole

Pippa and James took the plunge, swimming out into the ocean earlier today - though the couple appeared to have forgotten their goggles on this occasion

Pippa and James took the plunge, swimming out into the ocean earlier today – though the couple appeared to have forgotten their goggles on this occasion

Pippa smiled as she basked in the warm water of the Caribbean today, letting her long brunette locks get wet as she cooled off

Pippa smiled as she basked in the warm water of the Caribbean today, letting her long brunette locks get wet as she cooled off

Pippa smiled as she basked in the warm water of the Caribbean today, letting her long brunette locks get wet as she cooled off

The sporty couple enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, donning pairs of blue goggles to keep the salt water out of their eyes

The sporty couple enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, donning pairs of blue goggles to keep the salt water out of their eyes

Later on Pippa put on a pale pink and white striped smock top over her swimming gear, and donned a stylish trilby as she took a photo of her family on the beach

Later on Pippa put on a pale pink and white striped smock top over her swimming gear, and donned a stylish trilby as she took a photo of her family on the beach 

Pippa looked stylish in her white and black polka dot bikini and wore no jewellery other than her wedding and engagement rings

James also showed off his toned physique in board shorts

Pippa looked stylish in her white and black polka dot bikini and wore no jewellery other than her wedding and engagement rings – while husband James also showed off his toned physique in board shorts

Pippa and James showed off their aquatics skills as they cooled off in the shimmering sea during their Christmas sojourn to the Caribbean

Pippa and James showed off their aquatics skills as they cooled off in the shimmering sea during their Christmas sojourn to the Caribbean 

Kate’s younger sister, an author and socialite, has previously been seen on the island for winter holidays, including with her brother James Middleton in January 2016 and this time last year.

She married James Matthews in May 2017, and their first child – Arthur Michael William – was born in October 2018. The pair live together in Matthews’ sprawling Chelsea mansion, which they renovated ahead of their son’s arrival. 

The Middletons were not joined by Pippa’s sister Kate, who spent Christmas with the rest of the Royal Family at the Queen’s beloved Sandringham estate in Norfolk. 

Pippa and James make their way into the sea. The Matthews family owns the Eden Rock resort on St Barts, one of the region's most exclusive hotels

Pippa and James make their way into the sea. The Matthews family owns the Eden Rock resort on St Barts, one of the region’s most exclusive hotels

Pippa, wearing a white and black polka dot bikini, and husband James wade into the stunning azure waters of St Bart's

Pippa, wearing a white and black polka dot bikini, and husband James wade into the stunning azure waters of St Bart’s

Pippa and James, who tied the knot in May 2017, looked blissfully happy as they swam in the sea and enjoyed the sunshine

Pippa and James, who tied the knot in May 2017, looked blissfully happy as they swam in the sea and enjoyed the sunshine

Pippa comes up for air as she and husband James frolic in the waves today

Pippa comes up for air as she and husband James frolic in the waves today

Pippa lends a helping hand to mother Carole as they withdraw from the waves today - the Matthews family are well known on the island

Pippa lends a helping hand to mother Carole as they withdraw from the waves today – the Matthews family are well known on the island

The Matthews family owns the Eden Rock resort on St Barts, one of the region’s most exclusive hotels.

Stars including Elton John, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio have stayed at the resort, where suites can cost up to £25,000 a night.

The hotel needed extensive repairs after it was wrecked by the devastating Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

David and Jane Matthews moved to St Barts in September 1995 after purchasing Eden Rock from local adventurer Rémy de Haenen.

St Barts has long attracted wealthy Europeans including Roman Abramovich, who bought a £49million mansion there and has moored his yacht on its shores. 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George leave the St Mary Magdalene's church after the Royal Family's Christmas Day service

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Charlotte and Prince George leave the St Mary Magdalene’s church after the Royal Family’s Christmas Day service

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