Royal fans say the signs of an ever strengthening friendship between the Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh were clear to see during Garter Day in Windsor on Monday.
Kate, 44, and Sophie, 61, were comfortably side-by-side for much of the 2026 Order of the Garter Service, held at Windsor Castle, and at times appeared deep in conversation – and sharing hearty laughter – ahead of the service at St. George’s Chapel.
The Princess of Wales has forged an increasingly close bond with the Duke of Edinburgh‘s wife, who has grown into royal life in recent years and is widely
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