Pippa Middleton's fiancé: Meet James Matthews

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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have been an item long before their public debut at Wimbledon. The couple previously dated in 2012 before rekindling their hot romance at the end of 2015. Click through to learn more about the wealthy businessman who's won Kate Middleton's sister's heart.
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He's athletic
Like his girlfriend, James shares a love for sports. The pair have competed together in various challenges including the London to Brighton charity bike ride and the 47-mile Otillo swim-run in Sweden that benefitted the Michael Matthews Foundation.
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He's a businessman
James Matthews is the co-founder of Eden Rock Capital Management Group, an investment advisory firm with expertise in credit and structured finance. The financier serves as the company's chief executive officer.

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His family owns a popular celebrity destination
James' father David Spencer, a former mechanic and his stylish mother Jane scooped up the luxury Eden Rock hotel in St. Barths in 1995. The glamorous Caribbean resort is vacationed by a number of rich and famous faces, including the Middletons.

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He went to Princes William and Harry's school
James' connection to the British royal family goes further than his relationship with Kate Middleton's little sister. The business man attended the all-boys boarding school Eton College like the Prince William and his brother Prince Harry.

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His brother is a reality TV star
James' younger brother Spencer Matthews starred on the popular UK reality series Made in Chelsea as well as the Australian reality show I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!.

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His family and the Middletons are very close
James' brother Spencer is often pictured with Pippa's brother James and girlfriend Donna Air.
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His other brother died climbing Mount Everest
James' brother tragically died at age 22 while making his way down from Mount Everest. Michael had become the youngest Briton to reach the summit of Mount Everest before his death. The Matthews' family ensured that Michael's legacy will live on through the Michael Matthews Foundation, a charity that provides an education to around 1200 children after constructing school buildings in remote places. James' girlfriend Pippa has lent her support to the foundation by carrying out a number of sporting challenges.
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