"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.

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.

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

Multiple royal experts told Hello! that Sophie is like an 'older sister' to Kate and both of the girls share similar experiences when it comes to the royal family.

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,