Kate Middleton’s family has a rich history of involvement in the party planning and supply business. Her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, had been operating a business in this industry for years. However, due to financial difficulties, they were forced to sell 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 and has even released cookbooks and run an interior design brand through The Bucklebury Gift and Farm Shop. In 2021, she and James purchased land for £1.5 million which was then 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 and revealed 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 the challenges faced by Party Pieces it seems that Pippa is determined to make a success of her own party planning venture. Fans are eagerly watching her progress hoping for a positive outcome in this new business endeavor as she embarks on this entrepreneurial journey many are rooting for her success looking forward to seeing the results of her efforts in the party planning industry.