When Sam Waley-Cohen crossed the finish line at this year's Grand National on his horse Noble Yeates, he would have had a team of royal supporters celebrating his victory.
The 39-year-old jockey is good pals with The Firm thanks to his surprising friendship with the Duchess of Cambridge, and he's even been credited with getting her back together with Prince William after they split early in their relationship.
He's been spotted out and about with Kate on several occasions, and photographed with her in fancy dress at a rollerskating party before she married into the royal family.
