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Sorry, Prince Harry! Pippa Middleton Is Now Engaged To James Matthews After Longtime Secret Fling

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Jul. 19 2016, Published 12:45 p.m. ET

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Despite their ongoing secret romance, Prince Harry has missed out on Pippa Middleton who is now engaged to her boyfriend of over a year.

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EXCLUSIVE: Pippa Middleton and boyfriend James Matthews walking together in London

EXCLUSIVE: Pippa Middleton and boyfriend James Matthews walking together in London
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James Matthews, 40, proposed to the 32-year-old sister of Kate Middleton last weekend while on vacation in the UK. According to The Daily Mail, Pippa was taken “completely by surprise” when her hedge fund manager beau proposed with a huge diamond on their holiday.

19 09 2014 Pippa Middleton e Nico Jackson in Puglia

19 09 2014 Pippa Middleton e Nico Jackson in Puglia
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"Miss Pippa Middleton and Mr James Matthews are delighted to announce they became engaged on Sunday 17th July and plan to marry next year," they said in a statement.

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Matthews reportedly asked for permission from Middleton’s father before popping the question. “James is a traditionalist and very much wanted to do things properly. That meant getting his future father in law’s consent,” the source said.

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The Boodles Boxing Ball 2015
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James and Pippa have been dating since last year, shortly after Middleton split from boyfriend Nico Jackson after three years.

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Pippa Middleton designed dress and scarf to go under hammer

Pippa Middleton designed dress and scarf to go under hammer
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However, sources told OKMagazine.com exclusively that Pippa was having secret dates with Prince Harry for years, with a hush-hush hideaway spot located near her flat.

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