Who is James Matthews, Pippa Middleton's husband? Everything you need to know

From one lot of baby news to the next. Pippa Middleton has given birth to a baby boy with husband James Matthews.

The news comes just a day after Meghan Markle announced she was pregnant with her first child.

But who is the husband of Kate Middleton's sister?

From being the brother of a reality TV star, to a very sporty past, here is everything you need to know about the banking tycoon.

What does James do?

James previously enjoyed a career as a racing car driver.

During the Nineties, he competed in series such as the British Formula 3 Championship. He won the British Formula Renault Championship in 1994 for Manor Motorsport, and followed up his success by winning the Eurocup Formula Renault in the same year.

He also trained as a finance trader at Spear, Leeds & Kellogg – which is now part of Goldman Sachs.

In 1997, he moved to finance house Nordic Options Ltd where he became a senior equity options trader.

These days, James, 41, manages a hedge fund and is chief executive of Eden Rock Capital Management Group.

How much is he worth?

As well as a wealthy upbringing, James has boosted his net worth with sensible investments and career choices over the years.

In 2016, James was estimated to be worth more than £2 billion.

Pippa has already moved into his £17 million mansion in west London, which boasts a gym, an underground cinema, a lift and a ‘staff room’, as well as six bedrooms.

Her engagement ring, meanwhile, was reported to cost an eye-watering £200,000.

What does he do on his downtime?

James is a great match for sporty Pippa. The couple are both keen skiers and even competed in the Bikebeiner ski race in Norway, which they finished in six hours.

They’re also keen tennis fans, and have previously been snapped attending Wimbledon together.

Pippa is known for her love of running and cycling, and James has fully embraced her hobbies. The pair have competed together in the London to Brighton charity bike ride and the 47-mile Otillo run.

The couple also own a black cocker spaniel called Rafa, who lives with them in their £17 million stucco-fronted mansion on one of Chelsea’s smartest streets.

Where did he grow up?

James’ childhood was split between St Barts and Caunton Manor, an 18th century manor house on his family's 30-acre estate in Nottinghamshire.

He was was educated at Uppingham School in Rutland, which costs £33,000 per year to attend.

What are his family connections?

James’ father David is Laird of Glen Affric and owns a 10,000-acre Scottish estate near Loch Ness in the Scottish highlands.

When David dies, James will inherit the title and Pippa will become Lady Glen Affric.

David Matthews also owns the luxury Eden Rock resort in St Barts in the Caribbean, while his mother Jane is an artist.

He had an older brother, Michael, who died in a mountaineering accident in 1999 on Mount Everest, just hours after becoming the youngest Briton to conquer the peak.

James also has a younger brother, Spencer, who is 27 years old.

Who is James’ reality star brother?

Spencer Matthews made a name for himself as the resident ‘bad boy’ on Made in Chelsea - a reality TV show which follows the affluent lives of young people in west London.

The socialite, who was educated at Eton, worked at City Index in 2011, but left his job not long after joining the Bafta Award-winning programme to dedicate more time to the show.

In 2012, Spencer capitalised on his ‘womaniser’ status by appearing on the fifth series of The Bachelor UK, a reality TV show which saw him date 25 women at the same time.

The star then made an appearance in I’m A Celebrity, but quit the show after just three days in the jungle in 2015.

Most recently, Spencer made it all the way to the final of skiing show The Jump, beating favourite Louis Smith to be named the 2017 winner.

According to his autobiography, Confessions Of A Chelsea Boy, he has slept with no fewer than 1,000 women.

The Eton-socialite has made quite a name for himself on the dating circuit, but appears to have found love with model Vogue Williams.

It’s reported that Pippa has instituted a “no ring, no bring” policy for her ceremony, that will only see the fiancés or the married partners of friends be invited - which will mean Williams will not be allowed to attend.

Sadly for Spencer, it looks like he’ll be flying solo as Best Man to brother James.