Supportive sister: Dressed down Duchess of Cambridge leaves Pippa's house after a bridal party summit six weeks before the big day

Pippa Middleton, 33, is about to wed millionaire banker James Matthews
Her sister the Duchess of Cambridge dropped by their west London home
Kate met Pippa's in-laws at a dinner party at their £17m mansion last week

Published: 14:57 BST, 6 April 2017 | Updated: 15:42 BST, 6 April 2017

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The family are gearing up for the much-anticipated wedding of the year.

And the Duchess of Cambridge looked every inch the supportive sister today as she dropped in on bride-to-be Pippa's west London home.

Kate, 35, visited her younger sister's house on Thursday just hours after their mother Carole paid a visit alongside milliner Stephen Jones.

Dressed casually in a white cable knit jumper, black skinny jeans and £50 Superga pumps, Kate looked keen to slip under the radar as she hid her face behind her phone.

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Supportive sister: Kate, 35, dropped in on bride-to-be Pippa's house on Thursday - just hours after their mother Carole Middleton paid a visit alongside milliner Stephen Jones

Last week, the royal joined her husband the Duke of Cambridge for dinner with her future brother-in-law, James Matthews, and his parents David Matthews and Jane Parker at the couple's £17m mansion.

Pippa and Kate’s brother James, 29, also attended the party, as did James' younger brother, Made in Chelsea bad boy Spencer - who has recently one public with his relationship with model Vogue Williams, who he met while filming The Jump.

Spencer, 27, was also spotted near the couple's home today wearing a sleeveless jacket, ripped jeans and battered Chelsea boots.

Pippa's parents Carole and Michael were not at the dinner last week, but they are believed to be fond of their future son-in-law and approve of their daughter’s choice.

Made in Chelsea bad boy Spencer, 27, was also spotted near the couple's home today. It is not known whether the reality star will be best man at the wedding after he missed the stag do

Low-key: Dressed casually in a white cable knit jumper, black skinny jeans and Superga pumps, Kate looked keen to slip under the radar as she hid her face behind her phone

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Meet the parents: Last week, Kate joined her husband the Duke of Cambridge for dinner with her future brother-in-law, James Matthews, and his parents at the couple's £17m mansion

Family affair: Rumours have been swirling surrounding Pippa's big day, as she prepares to tie the knot with James this spring, with the details so far kept under wraps

The Middletons are reportedly keen to keep the wedding low-key, however it is not yet known whether Kate will act as bridesmaid as Pippa did at the Royal Wedding in 2011

Rumours have been swirling surrounding Pippa's big day, as she prepares to tie the knot with James this spring, with the details so far kept under wraps.

Her millionaire banker fiancé popped the question last summer with a dazzling diamond ring worth an estimated £200,000.

James reportedly asked Pippa's father for permission for his daughter's hand before getting 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,' a friend of the couple told the Daily Mail's Richard Kay.

Big day: James reportedly asked Kate and Pippa's father for permission for his daughter's hand before getting down on one knee, and Kate is believed to get on well with the groom

Will Kate upstage her sister? Pippa, 33, was propelled to fame after wearing a figure-hugging gown at the 2011 Royal Wedding. It is not known whether Kate will be a bridesmaid

While Kate went for a dressed-down look for her outing today, her hair was coiffed to perfection in loose barrel waves. She teamed her look with a pair of tortoiseshell shades

Kate opted for comfort over style with a pair of £50 canvas Superga pumps which she has previously worn in Canada - a decidedly more casual ensemble than her usual look

Pre-wedding buzz: Kate could be seen smiling as she left Pippa's house today. With just six weeks to go, the family will no doubt be making last-minute preparations for the big day

After stepping out of James and Pippa's £17m mansion on Thursday Kate was helped into a waiting car, a dark blue Range Rover, by an assistant

London jaunt: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are currently based at Anmer Hall in Norfolk, were in the capital this week for Wednesday's Service of Hope at Westminster Abbey

Now, the big day is just weeks away after the bridal party including Pippa's sister the Duchess of Cambridge jetted out to Méribel for a skiing hen party.

Pippa, 33, was already living in the house, where James has reportedly installed his-and-hers dressing rooms, at the time of their engagement in July last year.

Her father, Michael, who is believed to be hosting the wedding reception at his Bucklebury home, said in a statement at the time: 'Carole and I are absolutely thrilled with the news. They make a wonderful couple and we wish them every happiness together.'