Pippa Matthews, the sister of the Princess of Wales, stepped out for her first public appearance in six months at the British Grand Prix and showed off her stylish new look

Pippa Matthews made an extremely rare public appearance alongside her husband James during a day out at the British Grand Prix. Making her first public appearance in over six months, Princess Kate ’s sister stepped out to debut her stylish new look as she sported a short bob haircut.

Pippa, 41, wore a smart-casual ensemble to Silverstone as she donned a white midi dress that she teamed with suede tan jacket and a pair of lace-up wedges. But the star of the show was her stunning new haircut, which is her shortest bob to date. She had her sleek hair tucked behind her ears to show off her stud earrings.

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Pippa Matthews at the British Grand Prix (Image: Abaca Press / SplashNews.com)

The rare outing to Silverstone marked Pippa’s first public appearance since she attended Princess Kate’s Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey last December.

The middle child of Michael and Carole Middleton joined the rest of her family at the event, as the entire Middleton family stepped out to support Kate’s festive event.

Prior to the outing at Christmas, Pippa joined her sister Kate and niece Princess Charlotte in the royal box at Wimbledon last year for the men’s singles final, as Pippa and Charlotte’s sweet relationship captured the attention of many.

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Princess Kate’s sister stepped out at Silverstone and flaunted her daring new hairstyle(Image: Abaca Press / SplashNews.com)

Royal fans were quick to spot the camaraderie between the duo, with one person writing on X: “You can sense their closeness!” while another added: “Pippa is such a great role model.”

Another user commented on X: “Princess Charlotte with Auntie Pippa is so adorable. It’s nice to know the The Princess of Wales and Prince William ’s children have a very close bond with the Middletons.

“George, Charlotte and Louis are growing up in a huge loving and supportive environment with the Windsors, Spencers and the Middleton family.”

Pippa at Wimbledon with Princess Charlotte last year
Pippa at Wimbledon with Princess Charlotte last year (Image: PA)

Another commenter quipped about the little “resemblance” Charlotte has inherited from her mum and her aunt, and said: “I can see a little bit of Auntie Pippa in Charlotte. Lottie has certainly inherited a 50/50 gene pool of her Windsor and Middleton ancestors. And what a beauty she is and will become as she enters into adulthood.”

Pippa is rarely seen at major royal events, as she prefers to keep much of her life out of the spotlight, as she chooses to live privately with her husband James and their three children: Arthur, Grace and Rose.