Kate Middleton: the Duchess of Edinburgh is the “older sister she never had” say royal family experts

Their bond interests experts, such as Ingrid Seward, author of books on royalty, for whom the common desire of the two women to protect their children at all costs has brought them closer than ever. In the magazine Hello!she says of Kate and Sophie that they are “incredibly nice girls” and adds: “They have a sisterly bond, Sophie is like the big sister that Kate never had. » She continues: “They are both protective of their children. Sophie had a family at a young age, so she knows what it's like to try to protect them while navigating the royal world. »

Ingrid Seward recalls that the Duchess also experienced health problems during her life in the royal family, which probably allows her to better empathize with those of Kate this year. Sophie, then aged 38, almost lost her life giving birth to her daughter Lady Louise. According to the author: “She was present in the shadows [pour Kate]as part of a private support network. »

So it's hardly surprising that Kate has leaned on Sophie over the past year. Experts have long talked about the Duchess' support for the Princess during her transition from royal girlfriend to wife of the future king. Biographer Claudia Joseph told the Sun*: « [Sophie] is 17 years older than Kate and has seen and done it all […]. She found in Sophie a true confidante and a critical ear, and they developed mutual respect and an unwavering bond. »