Princess of Wales' brother shares an endearing story of sibling chaos during a royal tea party.
James Middleton recently shared a lighthearted memory involving his sister, Pippa Middleton, and a memorable royal gaffe with the late Queen Elizabeth II. The story unfolded during a special tea party hosted by the Queen at Sandringham to celebrate his sister, the Princess of Wales' birthday.
James and Pippa had just endured a sleepless flight from France, arriving exhausted at Gatwick before scrambling to reach the royal celebration. "Pippa and I were late for Catherine's birthday party," James recounted, adding that the Queen’s involvement made their tardiness more notable.
In the chaos of last-minute preparations, they arrived at Sandringham "breathless and flustered" after a frantic rush. James humorously described his mental rehearsal for greeting the Queen throughout the journey, only to burst into the room and nearly collide with Her Majesty just as she and Prince Philip were about to leave.
With Pippa trailing behind, the siblings found themselves stumbling into the royal gathering in a less-than-ceremonious fashion, making for a memorable and amusing royal encounter.
