Kate Middleton's close friendships – from uni pals to royals
The Princess of Wales has always had a group of close knit friends, some who she met at university or school while others she got to know through her husband Prince William. Kate, 40, and William, also 40, have grown close to each other's pals throughout the years after meeting at St Andrews University and starting a relationship. The mum-of-three has friends who have remained by her side through school, marriage and having children, and after joining the Royal Family she's also formed close bonds with certain Royals, such as Sophie, Countess of Wessex.