Kate stays inside the church as Pippa arrives for her big day

THE Duchess of Cambridge stayed out of the spotlight as her sister Pippa Middleton made her grand entrance.

The Duchess of Cambridge laughing with her daughter Princess Charlotte wait for Pippa to arrive. Picture: (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool)

THE Duchess of Cambridge stayed out of the spotlight as her sister Pippa Middleton made her grand entrance, but standing inside the church doors her excitement was clear for the world to see.

Wearing a long sleeved pale pink dress and matching hat she marshalled the young children ahead of the ceremony, at one stage turning to give them a gentle shoosh as they approached the church.

Standing with Princess Charlotte at the entrance to the church, she laughed and smiled as she waited for her sister to arrive.

Keeping everyone in line. The Duchess of Cambridge leads the bridesmaids and pageboys into the church ahead of her sister Pippa Middleton's wedding. Picture: AFP PHOTO / POOL AND AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS

Kate was spotted earlier in the day leaving Kensington Palace with Prince William heading to the church where Pippa, 33, is marrying millionaire groom James Matthews.

Pippa smiled at cameras as she arrived at the church in a vintage car at the church in picturesque Berkshire before heading inside. where Kate made final adjustments to the lace dress and veil.

Pippa Middleton escorted by her father Michael Middleton for her wedding to James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield. Picture: Justin Tallis

Pippa Middleton hit the headlines with a figure-hugging outfit at her sister Kate's wedding to Prince William but now the world-famous bridesmaid is becoming a bride herself. Picture: Justin Tallis

Kate was seen making final adjustments to the lace dress and veil and Pippa prepared to walk down the aisle.

Duchess of Cambridge arranges the train of her sister Pippa Middleton’s dress. Picture: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool

Prince William and Prince Harry were among guests seen arriving at St Mark’s Church, with Harry’s partner Meghan Markle so far not spotted.

Prince William and Prince Harry walk to the church for the wedding of Pippa Middleton. Picture: Justin TALLIS/AFP

Wills and Harry have arrived. Picture: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Details of the wedding service, reception and celebrations have been kept under wraps by organisers but it’s thought to have cost around $437,000.

An expensive glass marquee has been hired for the event, as have vintage cars and modern prestige vehicles – and some very posh portable toilets.

The Duchess of Cambridge was seen in a cream coloured hat for her sister’s big day. Picture: Flynetpictures.co.uk/IMP Features

Guests including Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, Princess Eugenie and James Middleton’s partner Donna Air are among guests who have already started to arrive at the church.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank arrive for the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield Saturday, May 20, 2017. Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth

James Middleton’s partner Donna Air arrives. Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth

Roger Federer and wife Mirka were seen arriving. Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth

Other guests were seen arriving. Picture: Kirsty Wigglesworth

Reports suggest it will be a lavish affair, with a nod to the groom’s Scottish connections included in his outfit, entertainment and the food, with haggis on the menu along with Scottish lamb and whisky, while there will also be a piper and a Spitfire flypast.

Four ex-SAS soldiers have been drafted in as part of a major “ring of steel” security operation around Pippa Middleton’s wedding today.

Private security teams will be tasked with keeping safe the buns of steel of bride-to-be Pippa and husband-to-be James Matthews, as well as protecting the royal guests.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte, and Prince Harry are expected to attend the ceremony and reception in Bucklebury, Berkshire.

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Originally published as Kate stays inside the church as Pippa arrives for her big day