James Matthews – whose family own luxury resort Eden Rock, St Barths – is the brother of former cast member Spencer. James, a former banker, dated Pippa Middleton 2012 and announced his engagement to her in 2016, marrying her on 20 May 2017. This relationship was discussed in a conversation between Jamie and Spencer during an episode of series 5. Spencer has been quoted in interviews as saying he knows "most of the Royals". He is close friends with Dave Clark, the former boyfriend of Princess Beatrice.
