Sisters Pippa Middleton and Kate Middleton may not actually be twins, but you could’ve fooled us! In reality, the Duchess of Cambridge was born over a year before her lookalike sister. However, the similarities between the two are so striking that, to be honest, it’s easy to get them mixed up. And since it’s Pippa’s birthday today, we thought it would be fun to take a stroll down memory lane with some photos of the moments Pippa and Kate literally looked like doubles.
It’s obviously not a crazy concept that sisters would look alike. That’s sort of how genetics work, right? But with Pippa and Kate, it goes beyond their appearance to their very mannerisms — which likely comes from the fact that the sisters have always been a tight-knit duo. In Kate: The Future Queen, royal expert Katie Nicholl wrote of the pair’s relationship, saying, “They had such drive and were very competitive, particularly Pippa, but never against each other. They were very much a team.”
According to Nicholl, the sisters stayed in near-constant contact when Kate went away to college at the University of St. Andrews (where she met William!), speaking on the phone every few days. Before Kate married William, she shared a flat with Pippa in the Chelsea neighborhood of London, England. And, of course, they supported each other on their wedding days.
So, is it really any surprise that Pippa and Kate bear a striking resemblance to each other in both appearance and behavior? The Duchess of Cambridge and her little sister are cut from the same cloth. Keep scrolling to take a look at some of their most twinning moments.
A version of this article was previously published in September 2020.
Mum & Auntie (2024)
At the 2024 Wimbledon, Pippa and Kate continued to show off how in-sync they were as they chatted alongside Kate’s daughter, Princess Charlotte.
Women Who Wimbledon (2019)
When Kate and Pippa attended 2019’s Wimbledon with Kate’s sister-in-law Meghan Markle, all eyes were on how they all got along. From the photos, it’s clear they were all pretty much in sync, even if their dynamic was different behind close doors.
Pippa’s Big Day (2017)
On Pippa’s wedding day on May 20, 2017, she wore a show-stopping custom gown by British designer Giles Deacon. Kate wore a pale blush Alexander McQueen. Yet, their expressions are so spot-on similar that, at first glance, you might think this is a photo from Kate’s big day.
The Slow Clap (2012)
For starters, can we talk about how Pippa and Kate are both such style queens? Their outfits may not be the same here, but they are both classic and elegant with a bit of flair. Plus, they’ve both got the slow-cap down pat.
Shady Ladies (2012)
We’re not sure what’s more identical here: their laughs, their oversized sunnies or their perfect hair.
Wedding Ready (2011)
When Pippa and Kate Middleton attended the wedding of Sam Waley-Cohen and Annabel Ballin in 2011, everyone couldn’t help but see double!
Kate’s Big Day (2011)
All eyes were on Kate and Prince William on April 29, 2011, when they said “I do” in the royal wedding of the century. But Pippa, dressed in a long ivory gown, commanded her fair share of attention, too. In fact, it was the moment the world really caught on to just how incredibly similar the sisters are.
Going Hotel (2011)
The night before Kate’s wedding to Prince William, she and her sister spend the night at the Goring Hotel. In this picture of them arriving, their similarity is almost uncanny!
Twinning in Sequins (2008)
Back in September 2008, Pippa and Kate Middleton wore head-to-toe sequin for the The Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco, and truly looked like twins rather than sisters here!
Book Launch Party (2007)
When Pippa and Kate Middleton attended the book launch party for The Young Stalin: The Adventurous Early Life Of The Dictator 1878-1917 by Simon Sebag Montefiore back in 2007, they had everyone seeing double! From the hair to the A-line dresses, we totally get twin vibes!
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