The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh, share a close bond, with Sophie often acting as a mentor to her niece-in-law, offering support and guidance

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward says the two women “have a huge amount in common” It was evident in their joint appearance at Remembrance Sunday that Kate Middleton and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh share a bond.

"They have a sisterly bond and Sophie is like the older sister Kate never had," royal author and commentator Ingrid Seward told Hello! of the royal duo. Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, married Prince Edward in 1999 and shares two children, Lady Louise and James, the Earl of Wessex, with the Duke of Edinburgh.

Queen Elizabeth tapped Sophie as Kate’s mentor at the time, instructing her to take her under her wing. As she “valued her wise and steady counsel,” the late monarch also reportedly asked Sophie to help Markle acclimate to royal life. English claimed that both women kept checking in on Meghan, especially after the birth of Prince Archie.

Sophie's ability to balance royal duties with personal challenges has made her one of the most respected members of the Firm - but it’s her quiet mentorship of the Princess of Wales that stands out

Kate Middleton and Prince Edward's wife, Sophie Wessex, have developed a strong friendship over the years — so much so, their bond was on full display during Remembrance Sunday on November 10. According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward,

Catherine, Princess of Wales has always been a big sister figure. She was one year old when her little sister, Pippa Middleton, came along, and five when her baby brother, James Middleton, was born. Their relationship with one another only seems to have strengthened as they've entered the public eye,

Princess Kate and the Duchess of Edinburgh were given "more knowledge" before making a key move, a royal commentator has claimed. Kate, 42, and Sophie, 59, both married into the Royal Family from middle-class backgrounds and have young children,