Checking out an old friend! Pippa Middleton wraps up in a houndstooth coat as she strolls through Chelsea with her old flame and former party pal Tom Kingston

  • Pippa, 34, was spotted out with banker Tom Kingston who she dated in 2011
  • Romance fizzled out but pair have stayed friends over the years
  • Tom, a friend of Prince William, is now dating Lady Gabriella Windsor
  • Pippa has blissfully settled into married life with financier James Matthews 
She's been keeping something of a low profile of late, but Pippa Middleton still has time for her old friends. 
The younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted strolling through Chelsea this morning with her long-term pal and ex-boyfriend Tom Kingston, who is now dating Gabriella Windsor.
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Charity ambassador Pippa, 34, was linked to Bristol graduate Tom back in 2011 when they were spotted at the ATP Tennis finals following her split from cricketer Alex Loudon.
He used to procure the release of hostages in Iraq before moving into the world of finance at Schroders private bank. 
But the romance fizzled out and Tom, a friend of Prince William, is now dating Lady Gabriella, daughter of Princess Michael of Kent, while Pippa is happily married to financier James Matthews.


Pippa Middleton looked chic in a houndstooth coat as she stepped out in Chelsea with her former flame and long-term pal Tom Kingston 
The charity ambassador gave her skinny jeans and trainers combo a glamorous edge in a smart winter coat 
The pals were spotted enjoying a day out together at Cheltenham Races in March 2013 

For today's outing Pippa kept the cold at bay in a black and white houndstooth coat, which added a smarter edge to her black skinny jeans and trainers. 
Despite the dull afternoon, she covered her eyes with a pair of statement shades - perhaps hoping for a spot of winter sun. 
Pippa has blissfully settled into married life with her new husband financier James Matthews after the pair tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in May 2017.
The lovebirds jetted to French Polynesia where they enjoyed a plush honeymoon, which was followed by a getaway in Sweden.


Tom Kingston is now dating Lady Gabriella Windsor, the daughter of Princess Michael of Kent 
Pippa was seen wearing a checked jacket, looking smart on top and causal with a pair of jeans and white trainers
Pippa covered her eyes with dark shades, perhaps hoping for the winter sun to emerge 

Last month, Pippa caused a stir when she suggested her avocado tortilla recipe was a good breakfast for disadvantaged children.
The socialite has been working with charity Magic Breakfast, which aims to help struggling parents give their children a good start to the day.
But online readers said the recipe, which requires olive oil and fresh avocados, was too expensive and out of touch with families on the poverty line.
Pippa was also mocked for using the interview to 'brag' about her most memorable early morning meal.




Who is Pippa's old friend Tom Kingston?

Tom studied economic history at Bristol University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
He started his career at the Diplomatic Missions Unit of Foreign Office, which involved moving to Baghdad in 2003 to work as a project manager for the International Centre for Reconciliation.
The organisation was tasked with mediating in disputes between Iraq's political, religious and tribal leaders and which negotiated the release of foreign and Iraqi hostages. 
Tom, whose often been described as the most eligible man in London, and Pippa met through mutual friends and struck up a romance in 2011, following the end of her relationship with cricketer Alex Loudon. 
After the romance fizzled out, he remained a regular part of Pippa's social set and the pair were seen hitting the town and Chelenham races together, remaining friends throughout her relationship with Nico Jackson.
Tom has long been moving in royal circles and once dated Natalie Hicks-Loebbecke, who was previously linked to Prince William.
A friend of Pippa's previously told Daily Mail's Richard Kay, 'Tom is utterly charming, polite and very popular with the ladies. In fact, he is just the kind of guy you would want to introduce to your mother.'
He has been in a relationship with Lady Gabriella Windsor, who is 49th in line to the throne, for three years and the pair attended Pippa and James' wedding together last May. 
The columnist told the i newspaper that her best breakfast was enjoyed sitting high up in the mountains at a luxury French ski resort.
Recalling the memory, she told the publication: 'Up a mountain in the Trois Vallรฉes ski region of France, with beautiful views, snow all around and crisp, fresh air to heighten the senses.'
She also shared what she used to dine on for breakfast with her sister Kate when they were children.
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Pippa added: 'Almost everything, but lots of porridge or boiled eggs with soldiers.'


Former hostage negotiator Tom, pictured at Cheltenham with Pippa in 2013 
Tom and Gabriella, pictured at the Jerudong Trophy polo match in 2016, have been dating for several years 




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