Princess Catherine’s family was once regarded as incredibly ordinary and middle class.

From a young age, Pippa was reportedly highly driven and intent on living a well-to-do life.

But middle and working class people can certainly accumulate heaps of money and live like royalty.

Pippa Middleton smiling

And that’s exactly what Pippa did.

It’s time to find out how the 1% (or should that be the 0.1%?)

lives: Pippa Middleton lives a really lavish life.

Marlborough College exterior

Former British Airways employees, Carole and Michael benefitted from a sizable family inheritance.

But those cars rarely set them back hundreds of thousands of dollars.

That isn’t the only swanky car in Pippa’s collection.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews in car

But in 2011, she set out to prove that she could cultivate a career for herself.

In fact, several publishers reportedly got into a bidding war over the book.

“There were some serious offers, but Penguin stumped up the most cash.”

Pippa Middleton promoting her book

As she detailed in herWaitrose Magazinecolumn, exercise is one of her major priorities in life.

“Lifestyle changes can make a huge difference to body, mind and soul,” she wrote.

Accordingly, she spends a small fortune on her gym membership.

KX London, Pippa Middleton’s gym

Planet Fitness simply will not suffice for Middleton, who is a member of the luxury KX gym.

Take Pippa’s Cartier watch, for instance.

But possibly the most expensive piece in Pippa’s collection is her engagement ring.

Pippa Middleton’s ring

Meanwhile, the cake reportedly cost $3,000 and the flowers $20,000.

And then there’s Middleton’s majestic wedding dress.

The happy couple was criticized over their extravagant nuptials.

Pippa Middleton in wedding dress

But she hit the motherlode when she met Matthews, who is worth a colossal fortune.

However, Matthews has only grown richer and is now estimated to be worth over $2 billion.

He and Middleton have been spotted living the high life on their private jet on a number of occasions.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews

“It’s chaos,” the restaurant’s owner, Ally Olesen, toldThe Sydney Morning Herald.

“We’re surprised and flattered they chose us.”

According to onlookers, the couple was accompanied by personal assistants during their trip.

Pippa Middleton and James Matthews at airport

The Lindo wing is where Middleton’s sister, Princess Catherine, also gave birth to her three children.

But those hoping to steal her glamorous style better be prepared to fork out a small fortune.

Indeed, this is one fashionista who won’t be snapped in thrift store threads any time soon.

The Lindo Wing entrance

Like her sister, Princess Catherine, Middleton has a penchant for designer garb.

We decided on the color and artwork panels together," the designer said.

In addition to her expensive wardrobe, she favors luxury accessories.

Pippa Middleton attending a fashion show

Appearing at Wimbledon in 2019, she wore a selection of designer sunglasses amounting to almost $1,000.

They also spent over $1.5 million renovating the property.

The couple later turned it into a deer and safari park.

Pippa Middleton walking

Lunch for one person cost over $80 during the restaurant’s heyday.

A private members' club, membership for Loulou’s starts at over $2,000 a year.

But since being married to Matthews, Middleton has gone on numerous luxury vacations.

Pippa Middleton leaving a nightclub

During her vacation, she wore over $2,000 worth of designer swimwear.

Pippa Middleton visiting New York