Flying the British flag: How the Middleton clan opted for red, white and blue for the Jubilee celebrations

If they'd all been standing together they could have been mistaken for a string of jolly Jubilee bunting.
The Middleton women clearly had a wardrobe tête-à-tête before yesterday's spectacular flotilla as they decided to on a red, white and blue theme for their outfits in a subtle nod to the Union Flag.
With the Duchess of Cambridge in a scarlet Alexander McQueen dress, mother Carole opted for a cream tailored summer suit while Pippa looked demure in a nautical navy number by Orla Keily.

Red: The Duchess of Cambridge dazzled in a red dress

White: Carole Middleton wore a white dress and jacket

Blue: Sister Pippa looked demure in a navy number

With Kate on board the Spirit of Chartwell with the Royal family, the Middletons were invited to celebrate the historic occasion travelling on board one of the 1,000 boats that took to the Thames for the river showcase.

 

Judging by the photos the family looked delighted to be putting their party planning business to one side for the day to be out and about.
Despite the miserable weather, Michael, Carole, Pippa and James were snapped smiling at the cheering crowds and swigging on champagne as they floated genteelly down the river for the majestic waterborne pageant.

Her Royal Hotness: Pippa Middleton beaming as the pageant approaches Chelsea Bridge

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince Harry arrive ahead of the Queen to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee

At one point James - the youngest of the Middleton siblings - was seen taking pictures on his phone from the boat - oblivious to the many photographers poised to take pictures of his famous family.
Pippa stayed close to her father Michael who stood behind his daughter, his hand affectionately on hers.
There was no champagne for the Duchess of Cambridge however, who was pictured on the royal barge waving and smiling at the crowds with her husband the Duke of Cambridge, smartly dressed in his Royal Air Force Uniform, Prince Harry and of course the Queen and Prince Philip.

Co-ordinated: The Middleton women opted for a red, white and blue theme between them while father Michael and brother James looked smart in their suits

Carole Middleton in her tailored cream suite standing next to son James who is seen taking pictures of the crowds on his phone

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Making waves: Pippa flanked by her father Michael (left) and brother James (right)

It is not known if the Middletons joined the Royal family for a private celebration afterwards or if they made their way back to their Berkshire home.
Not all the Middleton relatives were on the water for the affair. Just a couple of miles away in Mayfair the Duchess of Cambridge's cousin Katrina Darling raised eyebrows when she performed a very risque version of 'God Save the Queen' during a burlesque act at nightclub Whisky Mist.

The Duchess of Cambridge meets well wishers before boarding the Spirit of Chartwell but has to reach for a matching brolly as the rain swept over London