The new Princess of Wales will see her royal responsibilities get ever greater with husband Prince William now heir to the throne.
But fortunately it seems like Kate has a loyal bunch of friends she remains incredibly close to that act as a much-needed support system. Many of the women have known the princess since her school and university days and have some since been handed the prestigious roles of godmothers to her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. So who are the women that Kate can turn to for advice or just a catch up over a cup of tea? Here we take a look...
