Kate & Meghan Unite Our Special Bond

They’ve become close Kensington confidantes

When Meghan Markle first arrived on the scene as Prince Harry’s stunning girlfriend back in 2016, whispers quickly spread that the Duchess of Cambridge was jealous of this glamorous newcomer.

For years, Kate, who married Prince William in 2011, had been the royal family’s resident fashionista, the most photographed of the Windsor women and the one who pulled the biggest crowds at official events, so it would be understandable if she felt a little miffed as the world’s attention turned to the Californian actress who has gone on to become the Duchess of Sussex.

But Woman’s Day can reveal that rather than rivals, the women – who appeared together on the Buckingham Palace balcony at the annual Trooping the Colour event last week – have become the best of friends, seeing each other daily and developing a mutual reliance as they navigate palace life.

“Meghan and Kate have become incredibly close,” a royal insider reveals. “They live just a stone’s throw from each other at Kensington Palace and they see each other every single day.

“Until now, Kate often complained she lived a lonely life in London, but the arrival of Meghan has completely changed that. She feels she has an ally and someone who completely understands what royal life is about.

“Most days, they’ll pop over to have tea together and Kate has made it her mission to help Meghan settle into the royal family. She has spent many hours schooling her on etiquette and even practising curtseys!

“But most importantly, she’s given Meghan an amazing insight into the palace family dynamics around them. She’s instructed her on the best way to deal with virtually every member of the royal family and impressed upon her the importance of avoiding conflicts or feuds. She’s advised her to bite her tongue no matter what.”