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Pippa Middleton is engaged

The author and former party planner is engaged to beau James Matthews!
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After sister Kate’s wedding extravaganza, it’s now Pippa Middleton’s turn to step into the spotlight as it’s revealed the brunette beauty is engaged to her financier beau James Matthews.

The Daily Mail reports that James, 40, popped the question during a romantic walk with Pippa, 32, in England’s picturesque Lake District last weekend.

Pippa stepped out in London on Tuesday looking glowing – and flashing a glimpse of that gorgeous ring!

The couple, who dated for a short period in 2012 before being spotted back together in January, are expected to tie the knot next year. They began dating again after Pippa split from ex-boyfriend Nico Jackson in October.

However, the pair seem to have remained close even before rekindling their romance this year, having been spotted at several events together over the past few months. In September 2015, James, Pippa and her younger brother James Middleton completed the gruelling 47-mile swim-run Otillo race in Sweden, and the pair were also photographed together after a carol concert in December.

Pippa Middleton, James Matthews

The couple looked totally loved-up as they attended the Wimbledon championship tournament this year. Photo: Getty

The couple dated briefly in 2012 before getting back together earlier this year. Photo: Getty

The union is one that has the support of the Middleton family, according to sources.

“Mike and Carol are very happy. They like James and they are sure he will make Pippa very happy,” a source told The Daily Mail.

James, older brother of Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, is even reported to have asked Pippa’s father before going down on one knee.

“James is a traditionalist and very much wanted to do things properly. That meant getting his future father-in-law’s consent,” the source added.

Pippa talks about her close relationship with sister Kate – story continues below

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Yesterday, even before the happy news emerged, Pippa sparked engagement rumours as she attended the Frost Summer Party fundraising event in London.

Clad in a flowing floral-print dress with her hair down in loose waves, the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge was careful to keep her left hand hidden as she posed for the cameras at the charity bash – and now we know why!

Pippa was careful to keep her left hand hidden as she attended a charity event in London yesterday. Photo: Getty

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