Pippa Middleton is in Abu Dhabi… and is absent from her sister, Princess Kate’s party

The corridors of Westminster Abbey were decorated with the glow of winter lights and the voices of singers, which have become part of an annual tradition that the British await at the end of every year. The fifth edition of the “Together at Christmas” ceremony, organized by Princess Kate Middleton, has turned into a remarkable humanitarian and social event, combining messages of love and appreciation for volunteers and owners of charitable initiatives in the United Kingdom.

This year, the ceremony was more festive, and its details were more carefully, with an entrance decorated with illuminated forest trees, wreaths of red berries, and paper ribbons, on which attendees wrote their names; To hang it on the Christmas tree, as if Princess Kate wanted to build a warm space, amid a year crowded with royal and family challenges.

Despite the remarkable presence of Kate’s immediate family, her parents: Carole and Michael, and her brother James and his wife, the absence of some names that the public was accustomed to seeing at this event caught attention. The absence this time was heavy, because among those absent was her closest and most supportive sister, Pippa Middleton.

Relatives who suddenly disappeared:

It was not only Pippa’s absence that was in question; Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, were absent for the first time since 2021, which is a rare event. Due to the couple’s constant keenness to attend Kate’s concert annually. The extended crisis regarding her father, former Prince Andrew, which was renewed after King Charles’ decision to strip him of his titles, constituted an unspoken reason that made his two daughters stay away from the spotlight a little, ensuring that the evening would not turn into a space for conversation.

Princess Eugenie was also absent, and she chose to explain this gently, through a post on Instagram, in which she confirmed her strong desire to participate, but she wished Kate success with a touching message of support. As for Princess Anne, although she is one of the most punctual members of the royal family, she is not a regular attender of the ceremony, while her daughter Zara and her husband, Mike Tindall, attended on her behalf. But what sparked the conversation most was the question mark over the person closest to Kate, her sister Pippa.

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Pippa…the absent and present:

Since the launch of the ceremony in 2021, Pippa Middleton has not failed to support her older sister. She attended every year with a warm smile and an elegant, simple appearance despite her royal presence, and she was often accompanied by her husband, businessman and former driver James Matthews. Her absence for the first time this year raised many questions, especially since Princess Kate seemed most in need of her younger sister, and for years they maintained a parallel appearance, reflecting the family’s cohesion.

Although neither party explained the reason for the absence, the royal family fans received an indirect answer the next day, but 5,000 kilometers from London.

A striking appearance in Abu Dhabi… a lace dress and a British signature:

On December 6, 2025, Pippa appeared in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by her husband, during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Grand Prix. The appearance was not just a leisure trip, but rather it seemed as if she was enjoying the warm atmosphere, away from the lenses of the British press.

Pippa wore a white lace summer dress, signed by the London brand “Saloni”, the brand she previously wore to Kate’s annual party in 2023, as if she always chose to reflect her soft British identity. Shorter than usual, the dress revealed a new look for Pippa, who appeared to have shorter, lighter hair. She completed the look with a brown leather bag from “Amy London” and a simple gold necklace from “Tilly Sveaas Jewellery.” It appeared as a perfect blend of sophistication and simplicity. The lace also gave Pippa a romantic touch. While the belt adjusted her waist in an elegant way without being strict.

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Pippa… a solid taste and a personality that loves simplicity:

Anyone who follows Pippa’s fashion style in recent years will notice that she adheres to three rules, which are repeated in her looks:

– The first rule: Dresses with soft cuts: Pippa prefers mid-length dresses, especially those that come with an “A-Line” cut, because they give her comfortable movement and a classic feminine look.

– The second rule: Simplicity is part of her personality. Despite her ability to wear the most prominent international brands, she prefers pieces that any modern woman can wear. She does not resort to loud details, but rather builds her look on harmony between color, fabric, and lines.

– The third rule: Unpretentious elegance… Whether at a Christmas party, or in Formula 1 races, one can notice her tendency toward pieces that make it easy to move in, which reflects her practical side as a mother of three children, without giving up her elegant presence.

Her appearance at the Silverstone race, a few months ago, in a mid-length white dress from Usisi Sister, with a brown suede jacket, was an extension of this line, where comfort meets the modern London touch.

Why did you miss Kate’s concert?

Despite the absence of an official statement, three reasons seem logical for Pippa’s absence from events, including a temporary absence from the limelight. Pippa has become more cautious in her public appearances, since her children have reached an age that requires her constant presence. Family obligations, which require me to move between London and international events, are not easy for a family with three young children. Pippa maintains a desire to maintain privacy, in light of the media momentum surrounding the royal family. Perhaps Pippa preferred to stay away from the ceremony stage, which receives global attention.

 

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