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Pippa Middleton ‘names baby son Arthur Michael William Matthews’ – a touching nod to her dad and brother-in-law

THE name of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews' son has been revealed, according to reports.

They have touchingly paid tribute to a number family members - including Pippa's brother-in-law Prince William.

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Pippa Middleton and husband James Matthews have named their newborn son Arthur Michael William MatthewsCredit: Splash News

The 35-year-old younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy  at the Lindo Wing in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, last month.

The reports that the little boy has been called Arthur Michael William Matthews.

His two middle names are a nod to members of their wider family.

The first - Michael - is believed to be after Pippa's father, as well as James' younger brother Michael who died aged just 23 while climbing Mount Everest in 1999.

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Days before the arrival of her firstborn, Pippa was seen with husband James at the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack BrooksbankCredit: Getty - Contributor
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Arthur's two middle names are likely to be in tribute to Pippa's brother-in-law Prince William and her father Michael Middleton (fourth from rear right)Credit: Handout - Getty
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They are also likely to be paying tribute to James' late younger brother Michael, pictured here (left) with himself (right) and Spencer Matthews (bottom)Credit: THE MICHAEL MATTHEWS FOUNDATION
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He passed away at the age of 23 while climbing Mount EverestCredit: THE MICHAEL MATTHEWS FOUNDATION

Inspiration for the second - William - is likely to come from Pippa's brother-in-law Prince William.

The socialite gave her profession as "author" on the birth certificate, according to the Mail on Sunday.

In 2012, she released her first and only book Celebrate: A year of British festivities for family and friends.

Fabulous Online has contacted Kensington Palace for comment on the name.

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The couple married in May 2017Credit: Getty - Pool

Pippa married James, a 43-year old hedge fund manager and brother of Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, in May 2017.

She announced she was expecting the couple's first child in June.

On October 16, Pippa gave birth to a son just three hours after arriving at hospital.

She delivered the 8lb and 9oz baby, who is cousin to Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte, in the same exclusive suite chosen by Kate.

Kate’s sister gives birth to boy weighing 8lbs 9oz at the Lindo Wing
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The brother of Spencer Matthews was seen rushing into the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital after popping out to get supplies a day after the birthCredit: Splash News

At the time, Kensington Palace said in a short statement: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are thrilled for Pippa and James."

Just days earlier, Pippa showed off her bump at Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's star-studded St George's Chapel wedding.

A spokeswoman for Pippa and her husband said: ";Everyone is delighted and mother and baby are doing well."

James was spotted running into hospital on the day after the birth apparently in the same clothes he arrived in the day before.

He was clutching a duffle bag likely containing much needed supplies to help the young family prepared for their second night as parents.

Pregnant Pippa Middleton arrives at St George's Chapel in Windsor for the wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank
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