Pulling no punches: Pippa Middleton and Nico Jackson lead the young royals as they attend Boodles Boxing Ball
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Given that it is one of high-society's biggest bashes, it's no surprise that Pippa Middleton and her boyfriend Nico Jackson were guests of honour at the Boodles Boxing Ball in London, yesterday.
The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, who turned 30 earlier this month, attended the annual charity fundraiser in a striking black and orange halter-neck dress.
She matched the outfit with black, strappy, peep-toe shoes and long, tousled hair. Her make-up was simple, except for statement blusher on her cheeks.
Making an entrance: Pippa Middleton and Nico Jackson impressed on-lookers as they arrived at the high-society event
All eyes on her: Pippa Middleton stunned in a backless floorlength orange skirt with black halterneck
The Waitrose and Vanity Fair columnist looked happy relaxed as she posed for photographs alongside long-term beau, Nico - who wore a fitted tuxedo with an over-sized bow tie.
The couple weren't the only royal pair to attend the bash - Princess Beatrice was also there with her boyfriend, Dave Clark.
Going for gold: Dave Clark and girlfriend Princess Beatrice sparkle at the Boodles Boxing Ball
Sister act: Last year, the Duchess of Cambridge - Pippa's sister - also attended the charity sports match
Other royals who attended included Prince Harry, who wore a classic tuxedo, while pregnant Zara Phillips looked every inch the expectant mother in a silk, billowing dress which showed her maternal curves.
Previously, both the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have attended - adding new kudos to the ball.
The black-tie event – the fourth of its kind – was held at The Grosvenor House Hotel because, according to event organisers, it's the only venue big enough to cope with the growing number of attendees.
Dress to impress: Pippa looked radiant as she posed for pictures outside the Grosvenor House Hotel in London's Park Lane
Last year, tickets sold out in less than 24 hours.
In 2012 the proceeds were divided between two charities - The Starlight Children’s Foundation and the Lt Dougie Dalzell MC Memorial Trust.
The former grants once-in-a-lifetime wishes to seriously and terminally-ill children, while the latter helps injured soldiers and families who have lost loved ones at war.
Celebrities who attended included Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis, TV presenter Kelly Brooke and entrepreneur Sam Branson.
Monochrome: Sam Bronson made it a date night with wife Isabella Calthorpe as they both headed out in black and white
Two blondes: Holly Branson cuddled up to her mother Joan as they arrived together for the lavish bash
Dash-ing: Prince Harry looked to be in a slight rush as he made his way through the entrance
Boxing clever: Harry, a new uncle to Prince George, looked dapper as he flashed an expensive watch under his tuxedo
Glowing: Zara Phillips arrives for the Boodles Boxing Ball at the Grosvenor House Hotel in a flowing blue and purple dress
Blooming: Zara Phillips shows off her growing baby bump as she heads out in blue to the Boodles Boxing Ball on Saturday night
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