Pippa Middleton is reportedly considering a move to New York.

The sister of Britain's Duchess of Cambridge has been having a hard time of late. She hit the headlines when a man who she accepted a ride from in Paris pulled out a replica gun and pointed it at a paparazzo who was following their car.

Pippa was horrified by the turn of events and has started to realise how high profile she is now her sister is married to Prince William.

The 28-year-old has written a party planning book and is said to be considering tying in the launch with a fresh start across the pond.

"Pippa has been considering a move to Paris. But now that's off the list, she has been investigating her options in America. She would love to move to New York as she'll be spending time there when her book launches in the autumn," a source told Britain's Grazia magazine.

It's thought talk show queen Oprah Winfrey is keen to sit down for an interview with Pippa. The royal sister-in-law apparently thinks relocating could help her make positive changes in her life.

"Pippa is young, free and single and sees America as an incredible opportunity," another insider explained. "The way she sees it, the sooner she gets over there, the better."