Since becoming a senior royal the Princess of Wales has remained incredibly close to her family and we often see the Middletons at special royal occasions. However, Kate has also forged strong bonds within the Royal Family too and her friendship with her aunt-in-law the Duchess of Edinburgh hasn't gone unnoticed.
Last November the Princess made one of her first public appearances since announcing she had completed cancer treatment when she attended the Service of Remembrance. Duchess Sophie stood beside her on the Whitehall balcony and when they turned to go inside, she gently placed her hand on Kate's back, comforting her.
