Kate Middleton’s family has a long history of involvement in the party planning and supply industry, with her parents Michael and Carole Middleton having operated a business in this field for many years. However, financial difficulties reportedly led to the family selling the business at a significant loss, effectively ending their venture in party planning. Despite this setback, Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton and her husband James Matthews are now exploring the possibility of entering the party planning business themselves.
Pippa has always shown an interest in party planning, with a background in releasing cookbooks and running an interior design brand through The Bucklebury Gift and Farm Shop. In 2021, she and James purchased land for £1.5 million, which has now been developed into Bucklebury Farm Park, a venue available for hosting various events including birthday parties, corporate gatherings, yoga sessions, and more.
The couple announced the opening of Bucklebury Farm Park in late April 2024, revealing that parties can be booked at the property’s lodge for a range of events. This move by Pippa and James has drawn comparisons to her parents’ former business, Party Pieces, which struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic and was eventually sold to another entrepreneur, leaving the Middleton family with uncertain financial outcomes.
Despite these challenges faced by Party Pieces in recent years, it seems that Pippa is determined to make a success of her own party planning venture. Fans are eagerly watching her progress and hoping for a positive outcome in this new business endeavor. As Pippa embarks on this entrepreneurial journey, many are rooting for her success and looking forward to seeing the results of her efforts in the party planning industry.