THE village of Englefield has never looked busier as its usual rural quiet was thrown out of kilter today.

The eyes of the country turned to the small village as Pippa Middleton, sister-in-law to Prince William, wed hedge fund manager James Matthews.

The Duke of Cambridge and his wife Catherine were amongst the guests along with their young children, who made a rare public appearance.

Prince George, three, and Princess Charlotte, two, had starring roles acting as a page boy and bridesmade for their aunt.

Security details flanked the drive but hardly a soul troubled them.

The villagers had been whisked off to the wedding breakfast at the Middleton's home and would be invited onto the lawn to watch the arrivals.

Amongst the faces were tennis ace Roger Federer.

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived with the pageboys and bridesmades.

Wearing a pink dress she awaited her sister at the doors of the church.

The bride, travelling in an open-topped classic Jaguar arrived at 11.32am.

She wore a dress made by British designer Giles Deacon.

He said: "I was thrilled to work with Pippa on her wedding dress.

"The dress is constructed with a cap sleeve, high neckline and features a corseted bodice with draping to the front and a heart-shaped detail at the back.

"The bespoke silk cotton lace was hand appliquéd to create an illusion of the dress having no seams.

"The lace bodice is embodied with pearl detailing over an organza and tulle underskirt, which has layer upon layer to enable a floor-sweeping movement.

"It's a privilege to show the craftsmanship that my team produces in London and a real testament to Pippa's support of British fashion."

She also wore a bespoke veil designed by milliner Stephen Jones, made from. Fine tulle with a degrade of embroider pearls.

Guests, including Prince Harry began arriving at the twelfth-century church before 10.30am The 33-year-old bride grew up in Bucklebury, six miles from St Mark's Church where Rev Nick Wynne-Jones conducted the service.

The 41-year-old groom's brother, Made in Chelsea star Spencer, served as best man.

The newlyweds emerged from the church after the 40 minute service and stood under an arch decorated in white and dusty roses.

After the service guests will travel to the Middletons’ home to enjoy the reception and further celebrations.

The Englefield Estate is owned by Richard Benyon, who is campaigning for re-election to the Newbury constituency in next month's General Election.