Princess Kate’s four best friends who are rallying round her as she recovers from surgery
Princess Kate undoubtedly has her family all rallying around to help her recovery from her abdominal surgery last month, but who are her friends doing the same? Express.co.uk takes a look. As well as her adoring family, the Princess of Wales is said to have four very-close friends rallying around to offer their support during her recovery from planned abdominal surgery last month. Prince William took a break from royal duties last month to focus on their three children, as well as to make sure his wife was comfortably “settled” once she returned home on January 29. He has undertaken three engagements since, most recently attending the BAFTAs last night.
The Princess of Wales is said to be doing well in her recovery, even making sure to join her family in Norfolk for half-term last week. Speaking to OK! about Kate’s close friendships, royal expert Jennie Bond said: “One reason Kate has made such a success of her royal role is because she has a strong inner circle – and it extends way beyond her parents and siblings. She added: “But sometimes your oldest friends – who’ve been with you through thick and thin – are just the ticket. Kate has maintained deep friendships with several of her school mates, who obviously knew her way before royalty came her way so they’ll know just how to help.” Here Express.co.uk looks at the four friends who are instrumental in helping the royal recover.
Emilia Jardine Paterson
As a long-time friend of Princess Kate, Emilia Jardine Paterson is said to be irreplaceable in her life. Emilia, who studied at Marlborough College with Kate, is also said to have introduced her to Prince William. Her closeness to Kate is evident as she was asked by Kate to be one of Prince George’s godmothers in 2013. As an interior designer by trade, Emilia is also thought to be partly responsible for some of the redecoration at Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall. Like Kate, Emilia is also a mother-of-three – with all three of her children being close in ages to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Sophie Snuggs (nee Carter)
Sophie Carter is also another key figure in Princess Kate’s life . Like Emilia’s role as godmother to Kate’s first child, Sophie is one of Princess Charlotte’s godmothers. The Norfolk native has also been a regular at many royal events, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018. Sophie has also joined many skiiing holidays alongside Kate, and has previously joined the royals on their Christmas Day walk to church in Sandringham.
Lady Laura Meade
Lady Laura Meade is another close friend in Princess Kate’s life – living close to her Norfolk home, Anmer Hall. Laura’s husband James went to Eton with Prince William and delivered a best man speech at his wedding to Kate in 2011. She has been spotted alongside Kate at many social events including at Beaufort Polo Club in 2018. Laura also became godmother to Kate’s second son, Prince Louis, in 2018.
Natasha Archer
Natasha Archer has often been described as Princess Kate’s right-hand woman – as well as her stylist. She has proved to be essential to her recovery and was even spotted driving away from The London Clinic following Kate’s stay there in January.
Having been present in Kate’s life for many years, Natasha was even one of the first people outside of the family to meet Prince George. Natasha is also married to royal photographer Chris Jackson.
