The Middletons leave the Goring Hotel

The Middletons leave the Goring Hotel

It's 1:45 pm London time -- late check out for The Middletons.

The Middletons -- dad Michael, mom Carole, brother James and maid of honor Pippa -- just left The Goring Hotel to the cheers and applause of onlookers.

None looked worse the wear, despite the fact that most of the family was said to have rolled in after last night's Royal Wedding reception at around 3 a.m.

Looking happy and calm, they were driven away in an unassuming Ford minivan after taking a moment to stand and smile for the cameras.

Renee Simpson, 65, from Northern Ireland, waited two-and-a-half hours on the sidewalk across the street from the hotel for the exit, which only lasted a couple of minutes.

"We just wanted to see them," Simpson said. "They look like a very nice family, very down-to-earth." Most of the eyes now are on Pippa, who looked beautiful at the wedding and reception. "She would make a good match for Harry," said Simpson. "That'd be quite a coincidence, wouldn't it?"

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