Kate and Pippa 'closer than ever' after gun-waving incident

Kate Middleton has been giving her sister tips on working in America, after embarrassment over a gun-waving incident in Paris.

Kate Middleton has been giving her sister tips on working in America, after embarrassment over a gun-waving incident in Paris.

Pippa Middleton reportedly infuriated royal officials when she was pictured next to a friend waving a gun as they drove through Paris in April but she and her sister - who were pictured at the Wimbledon tennis final together earlier this month - are now said to be closer than ever.

A source close to Kate told LOOK magazine: "Kate clearly wanted to show that Pippa is truly back in the royal fold.

"The pair have been spending more time together and Kate's even been giving her some tips for her promo tour around the USA when she launches her party planning book there in October."

It was previously claimed that senior royals felt Pippa wouldn't be able to promote her book, 'Celebrate', in case it embarrassed her sister.

A source said recently: "She would normally be expected to appear on every chat show under the sun.

"I know she won't do anything that she hasn't run by the duchess' advisers, but it is still a very tricky situation."

Despite being offered the chance to have the tome ghost-written, Pippa - who rose to fame as her sister's maid of honour at her April 2011 wedding - has insisted on writing it herself.

The source added: "She was offered a whole host of ghost writers but said no to them all and is very proud that it is all her own work.

"I just don't think she appreciated how much work it would take and may need some help from her editors."

more courts articles

Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London Man admits killing Irish pensioner (87) on mobility scooter in London
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court to face sex charges
Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court Case against Jeffrey Donaldson to be heard in court

More in this section

Stressed business woman overworked in office Natural Health: I'm perimenopausal and find it difficult to focus at work
Smartwatch with health app. Glowing neon icon on brick wall background Health watch: How much health data is healthy? 
Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future Cork's wild salmon warrior Sally Ferns Barnes looks to the future
ieParenting Logo
Writers ieParenting

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here

Your digital cookbook

ieStyle Live 2021 Logo
ieStyle Live 2021 Logo

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

IE Logo
Outdoor Trails

Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited