What to Know About Pippa Middleton’s Royal Wedding Date Alex Loudon

People.com :    Philippa “Pippa” Middleton was certainly a standout at the wedding of her sister, Duchess Catherine Middleton, to Prince William.

But what’s the story behind the lucky gentleman who accompanied Pippa, 27, on the big day as she fulfilled her duties as maid of honor?

Here’s what you should know about Pippa’s royal wedding date – and rumored beau – Alex Loudon:

1. He ended his career as a cricket player to work in business
A right-handed batsman and an off spin bowler, Loudon, 30, had a promising career as an English cricket player. But in 2007, the Warwickshire-based athlete ended it to focus on a job in business.

“I will continue to closely support the club and wish the boys every success for the next season and beyond,” Loudon said at the time, according to the BBC. The following year, he enrolled in the full-time MBA program at the London Business School.