According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, Princess Kate shares a 'sisterly bond' with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Read more about their sweet relationship, here.
, was born. Their relationship with one another only seems to have strengthened as they've entered the public eye, with the Middleton bond being adored by onlookers worldwide. While it appears that Kate takes pride in being theJust like Kate, who tied the knot with Prince William in 2011, Sophie married into the royal family through her union to Prince Edward in 1999. Over the years, the two women have developed a fondness for one another.
“They are both protective of their children. Sophie has had a young family, so she knows what it’s like trying to protect them while being in the royal world," Seward said, adding that the two women are "incredibly kind girls."She continued, saying, “ has been there in the background as part of a private support network... have a huge amount in common, having probably formed a bond very much at the beginning.
Sophie and Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, share a daughter, Lady Louise, 21, and a son, James, Earl of Wessex, 16. Meanwhile, Kate and William share three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.The royal expert added that Sophie and Kate's kindheartedness might even be modernizing the monarchy.
“The royals have always shown a human side, but there is more warmth now,” Seward explained. “That gesture of Sophie putting her arm around Kate is something you wouldn’t have seen a few years ago.” Royal biographer Robert Jobson shared the sentiment, telling the publication, “That moment said a lot. The royal family are all looking after Kate, and there is a protective bubble around her.
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