Pippa Middleton wedding: Guests including Prince William and Prince Harry arrive at the 'wedding of the year'

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Fiona Simpson20 May 2017

Celebrity guests have arrived at the wedding of Pippa Middleton and millionaire fiancé James Matthews.

High profile pals of the couple including Roger Federer and TV personality Donna Air were snapped arriving St Marks church, in picturesque Berkshire village Englefield before the ceremony.

Prince Harry and Pippa's brother-in-law Prince William were spotted arriving in dinner suits and long overcoats, however, Harry's American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle was not seen with the pair.

Best man, the groom’s brother and former Made in Chelsea star, Spencer Matthews, was pictured saluting guests outside of the church clad in a black overcoat, blue waistcoat and orange tie with a matching pocket handkerchief.

Princess Eugenie donned a navy blue dress for the occasion.

Celebrity guests: Roger Federer with wife Marka
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The Middleton’s controversial uncle Gary Goldsmith tweeted pictures of himself and daughter Tallulah travelling to the ceremony.

Crowds gathered as the world’s press descended on the tiny village to wish the couple luck.

Meryl Elizabeth Evans, in her 60s, travelled from South Wales to witness the "wedding of the year.

Best man: James Matthews' brother Spencer Matthews
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She said: "We didn't get here till nine, and we thought we wouldn't be able to see anything. But there weren't too many people - we didn't have to fight our way in.

"It's a nice atmosphere, everybody's friendly, it's just a nice country feel to it."

Mrs Evans said she was most looking forward to spotting the guests' attire, and said: "I'd love to see the fashion - the clothes, the hats and the fascinators. But they'll all be in cars so we'll probably see it on TV.

Dressed up: Donna Air arrives in Englefield
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"We've met people from around the world, and the camera crews are from everywhere. It is the wedding of the year, isn't it?"

Mrs Evans, who also visited the church on Friday, noted the secretive atmosphere among the locals.

She told the Press Association: "We went to one of the villages nearby and they weren't excited. I don't know if they'll bother coming here.

First guests: People begin to arrive St Mark's church
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"We wish the newlyweds all the best and let's hope that the weather stays nice for them."

Royal fan Sandra Shaw, arrived brightly dressed for the occasion in a neon-orange T-shirt and hat, and a Union Jack flag.

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The 55-year-old, who drove from Warrington in Cheshire, said: "I didn't look at the mileage, but it took us three-and-a-half hours to get here.

"I'm excited to see the younger royals more than the older ones."

Ms Shaw said she was hoping to see Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who will star as a pageboy and bridesmaid, despite worries about their behaviour expressed by their mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Her sartorial choice was driven by the toddlers, who she hoped might wave as they spotted her standout outfit.

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