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The royals showed up to support a member ofKate Middleton‘s inner circle as she walked down the aisle!
Sophie is one of Kate’s closest pals, joining her everywhere from the tennis court to the royal’s exclusive social gatherings. The two are so tight that Sophie was named one ofPrincess Charlotte‘sgodparentsin 2015, making it no surprise that Charlotte, 3, was named as one of her bridesmaids. (Five-year-oldGeorgealso had a role in the wedding as a page boy.)
Sophie has also joined Kate’s family for church in Sandringham, and she’s a regular at royal weddings, includingPippa Middleton‘s nuptials in 2017 andMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry‘s wedding this past May.
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Sophie grew up in the village of Letheringsett, Norfolk — not far from Kate and William’s country house, Anmer Hall.
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Sophie’s connections to the royal family don’t stop at her longtime friendship with Kate. She used to datePrince William‘s best friend Thomas van Straubenzee — who happens to be another of Princess Charlotte’s godparents!
In addition, Sophie’s brother Robert married another one of Kate’s school friends, Hannah Gillingham. (Fun fact:Prince Williamand Kate attended Robert and Hannah’s wedding on their own first wedding anniversary in June 2012!) Hannah recently became aroyal godparentherself, toPrince Louis!
source: people.com
