Unseen footage shows a young Kate and Pippa as beaming bridesmaids

The Duchess of Cambridge's 2011 wedding made headlines around the globe, while her sister Pippa almost stole the show in a figure-hugging dress. But it certainly wasn't the first time the sisters played a starring role at a wedding, as unseen footage of their uncle Gary Goldsmith's 1991 nuptials has revealed. Footage shows the Middleton girls dressed in matching pink bridesmaids dresses and floral crowns with older sister Kate, nine, cheerfully waving for the camera, while a grumpy-looking Pippa, seven, grimaces and fidgets with her headdress.

[@mjwells100]

Even at a young age Catherine behaved so sweetly, and you can see that she genuinely likes people. William chose very wisely: he got the whole package in this elegant, beautiful and kind woman.

[@SuzLa1]

Looks like they're happy to be just an average family with no fake airs and graces too.

[@tgc4204]

Aa

[@tgc4204]

@@SuzLa1 aa

[@ladyarthuria]

Not only beauty but wise and have emphaty

[@Chicagojennyjones]

Bangs like a barn door too, I hear. He sure is a lucky fellow.

[@Linda-bj4gt]

All I know is that Mr. & Mrs. Middleton did a fabulous job raising their three children. Love how the family and the extended family love one another pure gold.

[@bettyb.7425]

The Middleton children are all adorable! James was a typical little boy. What a happy family!

[@polly2220]

I know little Jamie done so well considering his young age, so sweet, and did you see Catherine blow the bride and groom in the car a kiss, what a sweet child she was.

[@hsmd4533]

Pippa isn’t cute, sorry

[@dancingafrican4meghanmande509]

Pippa is exquisitely gorgeous. Just like her brother and older sister.

[@pollyanna1112]

James was certainly a typical fun happy child, I can see a lot of both George and Louis in him. When George was that age and was a Paige boy, he had some fun with his cousin Savannah., which reminded me of James here, and then our gorgeous Louis, with his beautiful personality too

[@erlindaramos3927]

Duchess Catherine was very refine & classy even at a very young age. Pippa was equally cute & James a little rascal. ❤️❤️❤️

[@hrhrhrhrhr2503]

Just like any other young girls no different at all ,

[@janebeatty9472]

Katherine has the sweetest soul and this shows she hasn’t changed.

[@nicoleyap6070]

I was thinking the same thing. Katherine is so beautiful inside and out.

[@mariepichler9344]

This coudnt't be further from the truth. She is a monster and NOT human.

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

Yes, *C*atherine, princess of Wales is a great person.

[@nicoleyap6070]

How adorable!!!! All the siblings looked so adorable!!! Duchess Catherine has the sweetest and kindest face and she is still the same...beautiful inside and out! Prince William is a very lucky man to have her by his side. God bless them always.

[@rashelelashley]

For everyone who likes to say Kate has a fake smile look at this! She looks about 11 here, and William or any of the RF that I know of is not around but her cute smile is. Just like today she is classy, refined and adorable and always a lady. She was worth waiting for and she will be a lovely queen someday no matter what the nay sayers say.

[@monikalorenzen5452]

❤

[@MadgeGreen]

How could anyone not love Catherine? She is the epitome of grace, kindness, and loveliness! God bless and protect her always!

[@stefs3460]

I noticed the same thing! Same smile 😃 Her posture improved with age but other than that same girl.

[@karenwomble2640]

I love the Middleton family.Especially Kate.She is humble,and kind.She doesn’t pretend,she is sincere.God Bless her,and her dear family.

[@emallace447]

She is fake. Her fake smiles are too much.

[@spritelybird]

No eye rolling and acting snobby here. Unlike bratty MM.

[@Mayrows]

@@spritelybird your obsessed with Harry and HIS beautiful wife. Single bitter cow

[@spritelybird]

@@Mayrows I loathe the two nasty lying Shysters. You SS types are obsessed with a fantasy of their phony image. I find them dangerous and arrogant. They're tyrants that want to censor people for having an opinion about their lies. They can piss off out of America. We have enough tyranny already. Don't need dimwits like this on top of it. They need to get a JOB.

[@donohoe0]

@@spritelybird …OMG…just be quiet!!!

[@fofocavirtuosa]

No wonder why Prince William felt at home within The Middleton's... such a good feeling watchin at it

[@lijoythistle4127]

It's a very happy and close nit family. I like how the grandmother fixing the granddaughters dress at the beginning, and smiling at them and playing with James. Kate's grandmother must be a cool and loving grandmother to them when she was alive. Happy family indeed

[@Rosie-bz1gz]

Catherine even looks humble as a child and so cute

[@missylearned9821]

That’s what I thought, too.

[@sallyire1]

Loved how all the children gave kisses to their uncle at the reception as he gave them each a gift for being in his wedding. They all got a kick out of little James. Beautiful family.

[@kellylorang6845]

This is the loveliest wedding that I have ever seen! The clothes, location, but most of all the happy families! Also, not one tattoo or face piercing in sight.

[@ginawiggles918]

Yes. The English do lovely weddings. You never see hats in the US anymore.

[@Rosie-bz1gz]

gina wiggles My daughter was married last year and I was the only one with a hat. The others had them silly fascinates on. Best wishes from England

[@lydialily846]

gina wiggles . Also in Ireland 🇮🇪 ,, weddings are a huge occasion ppl spend ridiculous amounts of money ,, have 2/3 hundred guests , lavish hotels , cars etc & it goes on all wkend ! Then the bride & groom hava 3 wk honeymoon which usually means 3 different countries ,,, that’s how crazy it’s gone , and these are just average ppl not celebrities !

[@helenprescott8268]

And no one looking at their phones throughout the event

[@lydialily846]

Helen PRESCOTT absolutely ,,, 👍

[@deborahdee9995]

All 3 of the adorable Middleton children should've been mentioned. James was as cute as he is now handsome.

[@jillosler9353]

He was in the video.

[@aylabakkalli3942]

What a beautiful childhood memory with family, luving, hugging and take care of each other. Kate and sister Pippa so well behaved. And, adorable. Perfect family ❤

[@orionstar6268]

.Kate has a sweet disposition and good nature since she was a child...and she is pristine inside and out I'M SO GLAD WILLS MARRY HER....HE WILL BE A BETTER KING BECAUSE OF HER..(I LOVE HIM TOO) I love that Kate is holding hands with Pippa, it shows how well adjusted they are as a family and how close they are... send them my blessings.

[@LRyan-li9wr]

I agree Orion Star, from Canada here! Isn't she just naturally lovely, you can simply see her kindness and her heart, she's such a good role model for our young women today I think, she's a wonderful mother, a supportive wife as William himself has said, she works hard and genuinely cares. William is a very lucky man to have found her, and I give him immense credit for how he has handled himself throughout his life to date, in my humble opinion, these two are truly a wonderful couple!

[@tabitadelosmonteros8813]

This is a jewel, the next Queen of Great Britain and Commonwealth, when she was a girl..who is the photographer?? he captured a great moment, kate waved to the camera.

[@golddust3364]

Had a smile on my face for this entire video

[@maxinejacobson4006]

Gold Dust Me too!

[@apfelprincess45]

The English do weddings well; this is a gentle, lovely day. And not a mobile phone in sight. Thanks for posting.

[@missylearned9821]

To be fair, this was 30 years ago and very few people had a cell phone. My husband had one for work that was a brick.

[@анниелниф]

Kate looks like dad , Pippa like mum, James like both )) Look at Kate's mum , how naturally slim she is even after 3 d child, same Kate dropping baby's weight very easily

[@Piggybjorn]

beautiful family and childhood. And Pippa was a calm and quiet little girl, like her.

[@vidhyavighasinikanagaraj7702]

@Aurangzeb Ali get some help you have serious issues

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

She was a princess even then. The little boy is too beyond precious.

[@leslieobrien4690]

I believe he is Catherine’s and Pippa’s brother.

[@jillshapiro7081]

Catherine and Pippas brother James Middleton

[@jillyinbluejeans9946]

What a beautiful classic dress the bride wore. Timeless.

[@lindawatkin9667]

Jillyinbluejeans I agree simply elegant.

[@анниелниф]

not bad but i didn't like that funny huge bow on the back )))

[@paigeleigh2554]

Aww, Kate and Pippa look lovely. These two ladies are absolutely beautiful, and including the family, I hope that life continues to be so wonderful.

[@giovannanichols6878]

We thank God that William chose Kate. We need to continue to pray for them for God’s blessings am

[@giovannanichols6878]

And protection over the all family

[@lindawatkin9667]

Young Kate knew the Royal wave.

[@janefriel6895]

Charlotte is so like Pipa here.They are both beautiful girls.

[@LRyan-li9wr]

This was immensely wonderful to see, from Canada. Just lovely girls they are, Catharine is so obviously a wonderful soul through and through, in fact they very much remind me of my own two beautiful nieces, may God bless them, so precious.

[@babs5968]

Why no mention of James Middleton? Absolutely the scene stealing page boy.

[@maryrosed8475]

James was the sweetest. A little bit like Prince George.

[@lizzyw8]

George looks just like his uncle James ! I think Pippa was prettier when they were little but then Kate grew to be the more attractive sister . Very attractive and classy family .

[@shahniwiki2298]

I think Louie does

[@susanstuckey7697]

I totally agree the resemblance between George and his uncle James is striking ! Also I totally agree Kate is so beautiful of the two sisters gorgeous wedding

[@julyvagas4578]

George is Spencer, Charlotte Windsor and Louis Middelton

[@MadgeGreen]

I think Pippa is also very beautiful. Beauty radiates from within both of these women and that makes any woman more beautiful and attractive.

[@foofookachoo1136]

THAT is EXACTLY how I see it!! Word for word!!

[@evechewietan]

Such well behaved well brought up children. Lovely wedding lovely bride. Truly English. Always serves England well to have a hardworking middle class bride from hard working backgrounds who know how to build families and a home.

[@monalisasmile6629]

Are you referring to Gary's first wife Miranda? I didn't realise her background was well-known. Unfortunately this marriage ended in divorce in 1997.

[@factnazi3851]

LOLLL @hard working bride :P waity Katie did only ONE job, stalk William.

[@onlygirl1635]

@@factnazi3851 sugar stay mad. It's the deluded megnut who did the stalking

[@jillosler9353]

@@factnazi3851 Well at least your avatar is correct - and we all know what happened to them!

[@factnazi3851]

@@jillosler9353 you have russia now, that’s what happened to you. Bïtchës will always get a nazi in every era because karma is a bïtch.

[@leannshort6078]

Beautiful family. You can tell they really love each other and are very close! ❤️

[@freedomfreedom6306]

Thank you very much for a video!!Look like Kate was born in the nice,beautiful family where everybody love each other

[@SC-uq2jf]

freedom freedom You Know that for a fact? Or is it a dig towards other's families who don't pose for family wedding videos.

[@0123456787175]

How did you know all that from an eight minute video? Lol

[@onlygirl1635]

@@SC-uq2jf so triggered 😂😂

[@elenaescocia2479]

Oh look at the triggered sugars on here. What’s wrong? Have you never seen what a loving, happy family looks like before?

[@luisfedericosala1354]

Catherine was beautiful from the very beginning and charming. Her brother remembers me of her own boys. 🌹🌺🌷👏👏👏👏👏👏♥️❤️

[@somegirls2002]

isn't this what a family is all about? Not Hollywood, drugs, divorces, cover ups of divorces, spatting on TV? What a lovely family.

[@ginawiggles918]

Great Britain is blessed to have this lovely child as a future Queen. So lovely, poised and regal even at this young age. What a loving family. Seems like an ideal life.

[@lashercollette88]

Isn’t their uncle a drug user?

[@Julie.k.n_WestlifeFan]

Please stop be rude to Meghan Markle and her family. Enough ready

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

@@Julie.k.n_WestlifeFan truths you don’t like isn’t folks being rude. It’s you “die hard fans” being willfully ignorant.

[@tinasuarez117]

@SomeGirls Perfectly said. 🙂

[@mademsoisellerhapsody]

What a beautiful family ❤

[@thegreenskittle]

LOL at 4:32 the photographer yells, "James, stop coughing!"

[@mariandoran1420]

Thank you for sharing this video. The loveliest wedding I have ever seen.

[@wandak3025]

Very refreshing to watch this very loving family.

[@mishaplaysmsp6698]

James Middleton was the star of the show . Prince George looks lot like James at that age . Love how the kids just being kids especially James , .

[@benitadewet9344]

Imagine getting Prince George ready for a photo shoot...

[@foofookachoo1136]

Yes!!

[@sebastiana4750]

All those people were next to The future Queen of the UK. It is incredible to think how the destiny is! Feeling sad because her grandparents will not see her when she will be crowned.

[@LRyan-li9wr]

That most definitely gives you spine tingles, it really is incredible isn't it? It is sad because her grandparents won't see this, come to think of it, perhaps I won't see it myself. I sure hope so though, my husband said to me the other day "If William could have "created" the most perfect bride, the most perfect Queen, that Kate would be it!" .....

[@pia7365]

@@LRyan-li9wr Indeed, she was the correct girl 💙🤍🗯💯

[@memyself4431]

So smile 😊 and giggly and joyful little girl what a beautiful sight to watch her so well behaved

[@kem9649]

I was struck with how much Charlotte resembles her aunt Pippa as a young girl.

[@donohoe0]

🤔…I don’t see a resemblance at all. Charlotte looks like The Windsors!

[@foofookachoo1136]

Don’t see any resemblance to Charlotte!

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

Now i know... George face is with Kate's side of the family.

[@geetanair3207]

Maria from the Philippine Islands yeah I always thought he was like Prince William. But here George and James have great resemblance. Similarly Charlotte resembles Pippa

[@laisawhippy8726]

@@geetanair3207. Are you blind? Charlotte takes after her mother, Katherine.

[@bella95]

I can see Kate & William's children in the faces of James and Pippa. All along I thought they looked like William until I saw that video.

[@geetanair3207]

Bella me too

[@manuelvidal8120]

Prince George looks just like james

[@thorawilson1466]

Catherine was polite and chill. Cool video

[@debbiezimmerman998]

How beautiful. You see this and realize that GB has exactly who they need to be sitting on the throne in the future.

[@debbiezimmerman998]

@Miss Miss how true!

[@WorkTravelLive]

9yo Catherine so sweet, even blowing kisses, love her even more!

[@pollycelino1548]

Does anyone else see a great likeness between Princess Charlotte and her Aunt Pippa? Both absolutely charming!

[@donohoe0]

I don’t see a resemblance at all. Charlotte favors The Windsors!

[@AbiNomac]

Kate was queen material even back then

[@happyicare5053]

Oh I love those weddings with surprises and the children giving presents and everything

[@alisonrobinson5999]

It’s like a scene out of 4 weddings and a funeral. Divine x

[@vivianpowell1732]

I thought the same thing. Wedding was in 1991, same era as the movie.

[@yvonnewalesuk8035]

That’s a lovely video, and very nice to see the old tradition of the bridesmaids walking behind the bride to take care of her dress, and then take their seats. It used to be that only the flower girl walked in front. I’ve been to weddings in recent years where all the bridesmaids walk into the church in front of the bride, take their seats and the bride follows, usually resulting in the bride’s mother having to step forward to make any necessary adjustments to the bride’s dress! My daughter has said that when she and her fiancé marry later this year in our local chapel, she will follow tradition and the reception will be in the village hall, with bunting and flowers, and without all the expensive and unnecessary tat that is so popular now. I’m sure the wedding will be lovely, whatever the weather… and I certainly will be wearing a hat with my outfit 🎉

[@whipchick90]

My first marriage was in 1991, and the bridemaids' dresses looked exactly like these, except they were mauve.

[@JennyAmponsah]

I think that’s when this wedding took place too

[@pia7365]

All those people were sitting next to their future Queen. It is incredible how the destiny is!!

[@helloworld441]

Life sure is incredible. One minute your watching history, and then you are apart of it

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

Except Catherine won’t be “Queen,” she will not rule.

[@jillosler9353]

@@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 Her husband will and she will officially be Queen Consort - but will be called Queen.

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

@@jillosler9353 my comment stands. You don’t like it, that’s your problem.

[@pia7365]

@@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 She will be Queen by the way

[@bridgetmustard5285]

This is adorable! What a lovely family.

[@kathyfarrell4134]

She was beautiful even then. What a lovely family wedding.

[@marietandyastronaut2896]

@Buffalo 66 I think you should shut your spiteful mouth , you're not welcome here amongst class.

[@laisawhippy8726]

And the groom will say, "I gave the future Queen of England a peck on the cheek during the reception." Are the couple still together? Just wondering....

[@monalisasmile6629]

@@laisawhippy8726 no they divorced in 1997. This is uncle Gary's first wedding. He's married to his fourth wife.

[@laisawhippy8726]

@@monalisasmile6629. 4th wife? Lucky man.

[@monalisasmile6629]

@@laisawhippy8726 lol I don't think she considers herself very lucky though. A few years ago, there was a domestic violence incident, when he drunkenly attacked her.

[@charlotteb6519]

Wow George and louis take after Kate's side, I keep looking twice at James thinking it's George! Lol, lovely video.

[@graceclermont2592]

So Beautiful she still waves the same way so cute.

[@suzieq0700365]

Beautiful video! Kate had the hand wave down even then!

[@gabrielledesouter2804]

Wow 🤩 beautiful Kate u was born to be royal 👑 classy at that young age ! The Middleton is beautiful genuine and lovely 😊 think u for the video ! God bless!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

The kids have grace and poise even as little ones.

[@deldee]

James stole the show.

[@violetkrisan7996]

Kate is the most lovely woman I've ever known!😭❤

[@belinhel]

Yes a lovely family! So fitting Mike’s grandsons look just like him. Louis definitely and I think George too....God Bless

[@isah6544]

What a nice video. A true gem. Thank you!

[@danasullivan9023]

Such a beautiful wedding. 😃

[@lindarogers2527]

Louis and George just like their Uncle James

[@marietandyastronaut2896]

Imagine how handsome they'll be as adults taking after him !

[@Daisy00984]

linda rogers Prince Louis has the exact thick eyebrows as his mum when she was little

[@-msssrhmrydy12988]

So cute, lovely video. Kate's always smiling, her beauty & charisma is already shining through even at this young age. Pippa looks like a typical sulky bridesmaid at times. Adorable.

[@MargotteCosmo]

-Miss S.M. Day- yeahh totally sulky the whole time! Jajajaja

[@ericaknesek3757]

I think Prince Louis looks just like James lovely family

[@vanessaowiredu2983]

Erica Knesek exactly. A photocopy

[@laisawhippy8726]

I always thought Prince Louis looks like Mr Middleton, Kate's father.

[@mrsandmom5947]

Charlotte looks like a young pippa! Beautiful!

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Amazing that she will one day she will be a modern day queen. Isn’t life strange

[@1ndependentone568]

James is LOUIS!! No wonder Catherine is so wonderful with his shenanigans. She learned it from her own Mother!

[@bobbiehazzard2018]

How adorable is wee James Middleton? He seems to have passed on the impishness gene to nephew Louis & I’m here for it. 😍

[@kitkat6083]

😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FOC-xu2kw]

Charlotte looks very like Pippa!

[@florencefiliai2885]

Little James looks like little Prince George 🙂

[@lynnthompson4363]

Prince George looks the image of James Middleton at that age......

[@dipin5174]

OMG was that really James. I always thought Prince George looked like Kate's father. Now, I really see who he resembles. Great catch!

[@ginawiggles918]

I noticed that TOO! Uncanny isn't it?

[@geetanair3207]

Lynn Thompson and Charlotte looks like Pippa

[@AbiNomac]

James is better looking

[@lynnthompson4363]

Abi Nor Mac says who......

[@nhitsguerrero9453]

How i love the video. Since then the Duchess of Cambridge is so very regal and refined. I wonder how did the Duke of Cambridge reacted when he saw this video of his lovely wife. Maybe he teases her.😙 ❤❤❤

[@yathome5596]

ADORABLE! Even at a young age Kate had the “hello” wave down. ❤️❤️❤️who knew that they were in the presence of the future Queen of England!

[@Dstew57A]

Lovely...she was even a genuinely sweet little girl....such an unpretentious human being..

[@jbj2609]

Beautiful..so classy and well mannered.

[@Trinitysmom9]

Nice family! They look so sweet and happy.

[@josephjoestar9233]

Kates children have the beautiful look of middleton family. Princess charlotte is her aunt pippa mini me at this age!

[@ChimingIn]

Catherine was so sweet, even then.❤️

[@andrearivera6884]

OMG they looked so cute 😍😍

[@gracehannon6751]

Kate: The future King of England would be nice 👍 Pippa : A Millonaire would be ideal James Girls get back to the real world💘😀💘😀💘😀

[@jocillepregil3594]

Pipa husband is billionaire not millionaire

[@Wonderland518]

Who knew she would grow up to be our Beautiful Princess of Wales and the Queen of our Country! We love you Kate 😘

[@angrymetal4788]

So lovely and adorable

[@rimaibrahimmessanne6529]

Me encanta este video!!, Qué linda Kate!! Y cómo cuida y protege a sus hermanitos. Ya ahí se vislumbraba la bella persona que iba a ser!! The next Queen!!

[@lottiehowes585]

Beautiful video, such a a close family 👪 ❤️

[@ellenlyons4090]

OMG I can see Pippa in Charlotte I always thought she was a Windsor through and through. What a lovely family.

[@otoolepw]

very well behaved children

[@sindydawkins2568]

This is fabulous to watch I think little james stole the show here 😂 Catherine & pippa looked perfect Such a wonderful family xx

[@Jadechop]

So lovely, wholesome, and genuine. Bet the bride now looks back and smiles even more knowing the future Queen was in her bridal party!

[@elizabethisaacs1711]

Their stunning here and still gorgeous today princess Kate: Catherine duchess of Cambridge along with sister pippa

[@andrearice2483]

Charlotte has a look of Pippa in this video xx

[@eedwards652]

Little James - so cute! I see Charlotte in Pippa.

[@sheadeveney9532]

I love the brides wedding dress it's so beautiful