Bumps in the Royal Box! Pippa Middleton and Alistair Cook's pregnant wife fly the flag for maternity glamour at Wimbledon (and Kate's younger sister puts on a very animated display during Nadal match)

  • Pippa, 34, looked summery in a white broderie anglaise dress and espadrilles
  • Joined by brother James who looked dapper in white trousers and navy blazer
  • Expectant mother is believed to be around six months' pregnant
  • Tennis fan has continued enjoying the game throughout her pregnancy  

By Siofra Brennan For Mailonline

Published: 06:58 EDT, 5 July 2018 | Updated: 20:44 EDT, 5 July 2018

It was a case of bumps in the Royal Box at Wimbledon this afternoon as pregnant Pippa Middleton made her debut 2018 appearance at SW19. 

She was in good company with Alice Cook, the wife of Alistair Cook who is expecting the couple's third child. 

The pregnant sister of the Duchess of Cambridge was looking incredibly summery in a bespoke white broderie anglaise dress by Anna Mason as she wafted into the grounds, showing just a hint of her baby bump in the floaty frock.  

She teamed the outfit with a pair of blue espadrilles and carried a straw hat with a cute pom pom trim to keep the sun at bay. 

Pippa, 34, was accompanied by her brother James Matthews who looked dapper in white trousers and a navy blazer. 

Meanwhile, Alice also opted for the cool and casual look in a simple grey dress with a cowl neck. 

Bot Pippa and James and Alistair and Alice were lucky enough to secure prime seats in the Royal Box to watch Spain's Rafael Nadal play Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin in their men's singles second round match.

Pippa Matthews and James Middleton on day four of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Pippa Matthews and James Middleton on day four of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

An animated Pippa could not resist shouting advice to Spain's Rafael Nadal during the match

An animated Pippa could not resist shouting advice to Spain's Rafael Nadal during the match

The mother-to-be and her brother could be seen leaning down to chat with Phillip Brook, AELTC chairman

The mother-to-be and her brother could be seen leaning down to chat with Phillip Brook, AELTC chairman

Cricketer Alistair Cook looked smart in a three piece suit as he joined his pregnant wife Alice at Wimbledon 

Cricketer Alistair Cook looked smart in a three piece suit as he joined his pregnant wife Alice at Wimbledon 

The expectant mother showed just a hint of her neat baby bump in the white dressed which skimmed over her tummy

The expectant mother showed just a hint of her neat baby bump in the white dressed which skimmed over her tummy

Pippa and James had prime seats in the Royal Box to watch Spain's Rafael Nadal play Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin in their men's singles second round match

Pippa and James had prime seats in the Royal Box to watch Spain's Rafael Nadal play Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin in their men's singles second round match

The mother-to-be carried a straw hat, with a cute pom pom detail
Alice Cook also went for the cool and casual look, in a simple white dress with a cowl neck

The mother-to-be carried a straw hat, with a cute pom pom detail and accessorised with large sunglasses and a small woven clutch. Alice Cook also went for the cool and casual look, in a simple white dress with a cowl neck  

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The Middletons are Wimbledon regulars, and we've already spotted Carole and Michael taking in some tennis this week. Will we see the Duchess of Cambridge making an appearance in the Royal box?

This time it's Pippa's turn to visit SW19, and just as her mother did yesterday in a dress by Gerard Darel, she's embraced traditional tennis whites.

Her dress was made just for her by Anna Mason and we love the broderie anglaise fabric, frill sleeves and midi length. It perfectly flatters her baby bump, and when teamed with a pair of blue lace-up wedge espadrilles by Penelope Chilvers, the mom-to-be looks beautiful.

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Cricketer Alistair and his wife Alice managed to land coveted seats in the Royal Box on Centre Court 

Cricketer Alistair and his wife Alice managed to land coveted seats in the Royal Box on Centre Court 

Pippa is a keen tennis fan and recently revealed how she's continued to enjoy the game throughout her first pregnancy - inspired by Serena Williams.

The author and socialite said that Serena - a friend of the Duchess of Sussex who she will have rubbed shoulders with at the royal wedding in May - 'famously proved that women can play a high level of tennis from two months up to eight months'.

Williams, who is back on the circuit after having her daughter Alexis - and dispatched with Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus in straight sets on the opening day of Wimbledon earlier this week - won the Australian Open while in the early stages of her pregnancy.

'Few of us can relate to this elite excellence, but if you're a healthy, well-trained player with an uncomplicated pregnancy there's no reason why you can't continue a good level of tennis,' Pippa said. 

Pippa and James were all smiles as they settled into their prime seats in the Royal Box 

Pippa and James were all smiles as they settled into their prime seats in the Royal Box 

Pippa, who is thought to be around six months pregnant, showed off her neat baby bump in a summery white dress

Pippa, who is thought to be around six months pregnant, showed off her neat baby bump in a summery white dress

The mother-to-be looked glowing as she made her way through the grounds 

The mother-to-be looked glowing as she made her way through the grounds 

Close bond! Pippa, 34, was accompanied by her brother James who she often enjoys Wimbledon with 

Close bond! Pippa, 34, was accompanied by her brother James who she often enjoys Wimbledon with 

She also joked that being matched against a pregnant player can distract opponents, writing: 'In the spirit of competition, now is the time to make the most of them holding back.'

Pippa who is married to financier James Matthews, 42, is a regular in the Royal Box and is well connected in the tennis world. 

Last year, tennis ace Roger Federer and his wife Mirka were among the guests at her lavish wedding in Berkshire.   

 Pippa was accompanied by her younger brother James, 31, who looked smart in white chinos and blue suede loafers 

 Pippa was accompanied by her younger brother James, 31, who looked smart in white chinos and blue suede loafers 

Keen tennis fan Pippa is a regular fixture at Wimbledon
She waited a full four days before making her debut visit of 2018

Keen tennis fan Pippa is a regular fixture at Wimbledon but she waited a full four days before making her debut visit of 2018 

Pippa was accompanied to the event by her brother James, a day after her parents Michael and Carole attended 

Pippa was accompanied to the event by her brother James, a day after her parents Michael and Carole attended 

Yesterday, her parents Michael and Carole were present to watch the family friend beat Lukas Lacko in straight sets. 

However, it's expected that the Duchess of Cambridge may miss out on the tournament this year as she's on maternity leave following the birth of her third child, Prince Louis. 

Royal watchers are hoping that her new sister-in-law Meghan Markle, 36, may put in an appearance. 

James Middleton was seen  checking his hair as he watched from the crowd with his sister

James Middleton was seen  checking his hair as he watched from the crowd with his sister

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