The Middleton family are enjoying a family holiday in St Barts, and were spotted soaking up the sun on a beach just a short ride from the Eden Rock hotel owned by Spencer Matthews today.
James Middleton, 32, was spotted chatting with his mother Carol, 64, and his fiancée Alizée Thevenet, to whom he anounced his engagement in October.
Meanwhile his sister Pippa, 36, showcased her trim figure in a grey £220 bikini from Asceno and was spotted rushing into the waves for a dip.
The family were also joined by Pippa’s brother-in-law Spencer Matthews, 31, and his wife Vogue Williams, who was not spotted today.
The Middleton camp looked in great shape as they enjoyed the Caribbean sun, with Carol sport an orange bikini and raffia hat.
Kate, who is currently enjoying the Christmas season in England with the royal family and her three children Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, five and Prince Louis, one, did not join them.
The Middleton family are enjoying a family holiday in St Barts, and were spotted soaking up the sun on a beach just a short ride from the Eden Rock hotel owned by Spencer Matthews today. Pippa Middleton, 36, looked stunning in a grey bikini as she rushed towards the waves for a dip while on holiday in St Bart with her family (pictured)
Wearing a salmon shirt and white shorts, James Middleton looked relaxed as he strutted along the beach during the family getaway
In one of the pictures, James and Spencer enjoy a chat in the shade, putting their clothes back on before heading for a meal.
Elsewhere, James was seen showing off his trim physique, going shirtless and soaking in the sunbeams before catching up with his French fiancée.
Meanwhile Carol could be seen cooling down in the shade and drinking some water, before taking a dip with Alizée.
The French financier, who said yes to James on October 6 after nearly ten months of dating, looked in her element with her future mother and sister-in-law.
Carol Middleton, 62, looked relaxed as she enjoyed as she soaked in the sun on her towel after a dip in the Caribbean sea (pictured)
Athletic Pippa could not hide her delight as she headed straight for the waves in quick strides, goggles in hand, ready to hit the water
Pippa looked delighted as she ran towards the luscious water for a dip, a big smile lighting her face up
Armed with her goggles, the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister dived headfirst into the sea, ready to taste the waves
Relaxing. Pippa could be spotted in a £220 Asceno bikini, doing a plank in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea
Pippa made sure to wear her goggles as she dived headfirst into the sea for a relaxing dip during the family holiday in St Bart (pictured)
Last year, as the Middletons headed to St Bart for a post-holiday sunbath, Alizée, then a ‘mystery woman,’ was first spotted jogging with James and Spencer, sparking rumours of an idyll for Kate Middleton’s younger brother.
James proposed to Alizée with a sapphire ring, perhaps a nod to his sister’s Kate own engagement ring, in October.
He reportedly made his proposal a month after moving in with the French financier.
The entrepreneur, who runs personalised greeting card company Boomf, met the 29-year-old City worker last year.
A friend revealed Miss Thevenet did not know who Mr Middleton was when they started talking at the South Kensington Club after she said hello to his Cocker Spaniel Ella.
James Middleton let his hair down and went shirtless, showing off his advantageous physique as he walked down the beach
Kate Middleton’s brother looked relaxed as she prepared to go for a swim in St Bart
Stunning Pippa showcased her toned physique as she ran towards the waves, goggles at end to join her mother and future sister-in-law (pictured)
Already the attentive daughter-in-law, Alizée leaned in and got Carol a glass of water after the relaxed dip in the Caribbean waters
Pippa’s son Arthur, one, and husband James, 44, were nowhere to be seen as the socialite headed to the water with undeniable glee
The source said at the time: ‘After Alizée went back to her table, James asked the waiter to give her a note saying: “I never normally do this, but would you like to go for a drink with me?” He also picked up their tab. A few weeks later, they went out for a drink together.
‘It wasn’t until after they’d met for a drink that Alizée realised who he was — one of her friends had to tell her. They met thanks to Ella.’
The couple were spotted kissing during his New Year family getaway to the Caribbean island of St Barts in January.
According to Miss Thevenet’s father, Jean-Gabriel Thevenet, she was won over by Mr Middleton’s British charm and is ‘deliriously happy’ with the businessman.
James Middleton had a chat with friend Spencer Matthews (right) as he and Alizée settled their bags behind a tree, with James already looking at the waves, ready to go in
He also revealed her unusual name takes after a tropical wind known in French as the Alize.
He added: ‘My daughter is named after my first love which is wind-surfing and the Alize wind that fills the sails.’
Miss Thevenet is a keen skier who speaks four languages, helped by growing up in Chile, Indonesia and Belgium.
She moved to Britain six years ago and has a masters degree in investment and finance from Queen Mary University of London.
Mr Middleton split up with his former girlfriend – actress Donna Air – at the beginning of 2018 after a five-year romance.
Carol enjoyed a dip with future daughter-in-law Alizee Thevenet. The two women seemed to get on perfectly
Elsewhere, James was seen showing off his trim physique, going shirtless and soaking in the sunbeams before catching up with his French fiancée
The French financier, who said yes to James on October 6 after nearly ten months of dating, looked in her element with her future mother and sister-in-law
French Alizée, whose name comes from after a tropical wind known in French as the Alize, seemed to want to enjoy the water a bit longer, whilst Carol joined him on land after her soak
The trio – James, Spencer and Alizée hid behind a tree, enjoying a private conversation. Last year already, the Matthews and Middletons had met in St Bart
James, wearing a salmon-coloured shirt, escorted his mother Carol out of the water and until her tower after her dip