With her nuptials rumoured to have cost in excess of £1m, Pippa Middleton will no doubt be celebrating her birthday this year in style.
But the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister cut a decidedly casual figure on Wednesday as she was spotted cycling through south-west London.
Pippa, who turns 34 today, was the picture of laid-back chic in a dove grey blazer thrown over a crisp white shirt and slacks, paired with a pair of stylish espadrilles.
And Pippa isn’t the only one celebrating a birthday this summer this summer; last month the socialite and author was spotted stocking up on card-making materials in Paperchase for husband James Matthews’ 42nd.
Happy birthday Pippa! Ms Middleton epitomised laid-back chic in a dove grey blazer thrown over a crisp white shirt and slacks, paired with a pair of stylish espadrilles
Pippa’s outing today comes as the Duchess of Cambridge announced she was pregnant with her third child and battling an extreme form of morning sickness – with mother Carole spotted leaving Kensington Palace on Monday evening.
The newlyweds are now settling into married bliss with their cocker spaniel and black labrador in their sprawling £17m Chelsea mansion.
After marrying in a lavish countryside ceremony attended by a host of stars and even royalty, Pippa and hedge fund manager James jetted to French Polynesia to enjoy a whirlwind luxury honeymoon.
This was followed by a brief stint in Sweden for a society wedding in Stockholm and three headline-grabbing appearances at Wimbledon in June.
The Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister cut a casual figure on Wednesday as she was spotted cycling through south-west London
Supportive sister: The outing today comes as the Duchess of Cambridge announced she was pregnant with her first child and battling an extreme form of morning sickness
Summer of love: After marrying hedge fund manager James in May in a lavish countryside ceremony attended by a host of stars, Pippa jetted to French Polynesia for her honeymoon
Pippa looked healthy and glowing as she cycled through south-west London. The famously sporty Middleton sister has kept up her fitness pursuits since tying the knot on May 20
The youngest Middleton sister shot to fame at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 2011 Royal Wedding thanks to her figure-hugging bridesmaid dress which showed off her derriere
But as summer grew to a close it was back to more mundane pursuits for Kate’s younger sister, who has been snapped cycling around west London running errands and visiting her local gym.
Pippa is often spotted in her £84 Sawako croc-effect cycling helmet but went helmet-free for her outing today.
Earlier this week, the Daily Mail’s Sebastian Shakespeare revealed that Pippa had started the process of closing down PXM Enterprises, the company which managed her publishing activities, including her party-planning book and contributions to Waitrose magazine – prompting speculation that she could have her sights set on starting a family of her own.
The big day: Four months ago, Pippa and James said ‘I do’ in front of celebrities and royalty at St Mark’s Church in Englefield, before dancing the night away at the Middleton’s family home
Back to business: After touching back down in London after their honeymoon, the couple were back on the social circuit (pictured at a charity party in London’s Bunga Bunga in June)