The life of a royal is a lonely one - and no-one understands that better than the Princess of Wales. While she can turn to Prince William or entrust in the support provided by her own close-knit family, experts point out she is missing out on one very important royal relationship.
Following Meghan Markle's departure, Kate was left without another senior female member of the Royal Family who was under the same exacting level of scrutiny as she was.
However, there is a key royal who it seems she has turned to for guidance and as an example to follow. As well as being a guiding hand, Mary understands better than anyone what life is like inside the goldfish bowl of court life.
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe tells OK!, “Being in the Royal Family is a lonely place and Kate’s got very few people now, especially after the Queen’s death, who she can go to and confide in. “The fact that things didn’t work out with Meghan was a real blow, because Prince Harry ’s bride would have been another person stuck in the same situation.Think back to when Diana and Fergie were always giggling and would help each other let off steam… Kate hasn’t got that. "I’m sure that the two ladies will be in close contact; there’s a definite channel of communication between the Queen and the Queen-in-waiting.” The similarities between both royals is also something noted by former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.
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