Secrets of royal friendship.. Who is closest to Kate Middleton?
Away from the cameras, the inner circles of the British Royal Family are full of close relationships, based on trust, support and loyalty. In the midst of these relationships, true friendships emerge, which withstand the pressures of royal life and its exceptional circumstances.
Princess Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, admitted that she fought her battle with cancer, and was able to overcome it thanks to the support of her friends and those close to her. It was rumored that she was relying heavily on one of her closest friends within the royal family, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, who was by her side during her treatment and recovery.
Over the past year, Sophie has been a constant presence in Kate’s life, and she has been described as the only person with whom Kate can talk completely frankly, without fear of judgment or evaluation.
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The moment Duchess Sophie loses her balance
Duchess Sophie is known in royal circles as “the secret weapon of King Charles III,” thanks to her quiet commitment and loyalty to the royal family. The roots of the relationship between Kate and Sophie go back to constant warmth and mutual simplicity, and they appeared publicly for the first time during the Royal Ascot carriage procession in 2017, when Sophie lost her balance and fell on top of Kate, causing the two to burst into laughter in a spontaneous scene that won the admiration of the audience.
Common denominators…and continuous existence:
The two women’s shared experiences mostly established this strong friendship, as they both come from simple and close backgrounds. The two had to adapt to the complexities and strict royal protocols. Despite the passage of years, their friendship remains remarkably strong.
It is expected that their relationship will grow closer during the coming period, as Prince William and his wife, Kate, prepare to move from their current residence, “Adelaide Cottage,” to a larger house called “Forest Lodge” on the grounds of Windsor Castle, which palace insiders described as “their permanent home.” The new house is located just a ten-minute drive from Duchess Sophie’s residence in Bagshot Park, which will allow them the opportunity to meet continuously and strengthen their friendship, which is described as “truly strong and deep.”
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Kate and Sophie
Today, as Kate moves into her new home, they will be able to see each other more frequently, and this support will be invaluable during her ongoing recovery.
Sophie’s presence, of course, does not negate the presence of close friends in the Princess of Wales’s life, including Lady Laura Meade (formerly Marsham), daughter of Julian Marsham, 8th Earl of Romney, and wife of James Mead, one of Prince William’s closest friends, who participated in delivering the “best groomsman” speech at the royal wedding in 2011. Laura married James just two years later, and William returned the favor. Participating in his friend’s wedding ceremony. Lady Laura is the godmother of Prince Louis, while her husband James serves as the godfather of Princess Charlotte.
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Kate Middleton and Duchess Sophie
As for Emilia Jardine-Patterson, her friendship with Kate goes back to her student days at Marlborough College, and the relationship has remained close ever since. After the short separation between Kate and William in 2007, Emilia accompanied her on a trip to Ibiza. Today, Emilia is Prince George’s godmother and runs an interior design company that helped Kate redesign Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
Sophie Carter is considered one of Kate’s closest friends, to the point that the princess chose her as a spiritual mother to Princess Charlotte. On the other hand, Charlotte was a bridesmaid at Sophie’s wedding to Robert Sings in 2018. The two friends have a long-standing relationship and are often spotted together at various events, from Wimbledon matches to Christmas Mass in Norfolk.
As for Hannah Carter, she is one of Kate’s friends since school and is considered the spiritual mother of Prince Louis. Alicia Fox-Pitt, the sister of Olympic equestrian William Fox-Pitt, is a close friend of Kate’s since her Marlborough College days, and together they participated in the women’s rowing team known as the Sisters.
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