The British royal family and the Middletons are indeed two of most trending family online. Now, Pippa Middleton and her ex-boyfriend Nico Jackson are making the rounds of the news after they reportedly broke up. The latest report claimed that the breakup came because the Royal family didn't approve Jackson as Kate Middleton's brother-in-law.
It seems that the Middletons will be connected to the Royal family forever. And rumors have it that the separation of Pippa Middleton and her boyfriend Nico Jackson was because she became Carole's sacrificial lamb to appease Queen Elizabeth II. As part of the deal, Celeb Dirty Laundry claimed that Kate Middleton's sister should have the approval of the Queen for the man she plans to marry. But why do the Royals dislike Jackson?
Here are 5 interesting things we know about Pippa Middleton's ex-boyfriend Nico Jackson.
1. Nico Jackson has a career in finance.
Pippa Middleton's ex-boyfriend was educated at the Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone, Jackson then earned a business studies degree at Kingston University. According to Us Weekly, Jackson is a Swiss banker.
2. Nico Jackson's move to Geneva, Switzerland caused his breakup with Pippa Middleton, 32, after three years in the relationship.
Ever since Pippa Middleton's 37-year-old ex-boyfriend moved to Switzerland for work last summer, E! News reported that the couple's relationship troubles started. Daily Mail revealed Jackson left his job in the city to join Jabre Capital in Geneva.
"It was mostly due to geographical issues," an insider said. "They were rarely together since his move [to Switzerland] and it just caused too much strain on their relationship. They still love and respect each other."
3. Nico Jackson has a distinctly middle-class background.
While Pippa Middleton's previous boyfriends were considered aristocrats, People noted that Jackson is not from posh stock. He is from Folkstone and is living with his parents and sister Nina in a modest £250,000 home.
4. Nico Jackson has a background in advertising.
Pippa Middleton's ex-boyfriend had won a spot on advertising agency M&C Saatchi's graduate training scheme. However, he decided to switch careers to banking, Marie Claire has learned.
5. Nico Jackson previously dated the sister of Prince William's ex, Rose Farquhar.
Pippa Middleton's ex-boyfriend used to date the sister of one of Prince William's ex-girlfriends. Jackson went out with Alice Farquhar, the daughter of Captain Ian Farquhar, and sister of William's former lady lovers Rose, for two years.
