Kate Middleton has a new best friend within the royal family.
According to a source, the Princess of Wales is extremely close with Peter Phillips‘ new wife, Harriet Sperling.
Kate has an ‘ally’ in Harriet
An insider told Closer that Kate and her new cousin have bonded over their similar demeanors.
Peter Phillips, Harriet Sperling and the royal family attend the New Year’s Day Racing at Cheltenham Racecourse in 2026. By: James Whatling/MEGA
“Kate has never really had a female ally inside the family who shares her outlook on life, Harriet changes that,” the source said.
“Kate’s delighted to have Harriet in the family — they click naturally,” the insider noted. “There’s no awkwardness, they genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Kate and Harriet have found each other at exactly the right time and everyone around them can see how valuable that relationship could become.”
Kate and Harriet don’t need the spotlight
One common trait that the former Duchess of Cambridge and the nurse share is their lack of need for the spotlight.
Kate Middleton poses next to a tree at her Windsor residence in 2024. By: Kensington Palace / MEGA
“They have that same understated quality,” the source emphasized.
“Neither feels the need to dominate a room. Kate sees somebody who has worked hard, faced challenges and remained incredibly grounded,” the insider added.
Kate lets Harriet in on William and Harry feud
Kate has reportedly sought comfort from Harriet as Prince William continues to fight with Prince Harry.
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry attend the Commonwealth Observance Day Service in 2016. By: MEGA
“Kate’s shared her feelings with Harriet on how much the feud upsets her. It’s been really good for her to talk about it with someone,” the source claimed.
The brothers have been estranged since the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle left The Firm in 2020.
Kate and Meghan didn’t hit it off
After Harry married the Suits star in 2018, the mother of three and Meghan realized how different they are.
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton attend the first annual Royal Foundation Forum in 2018. By: James Whatling/MEGA
“She [Meghan] feels like she’s constantly being judged by a completely different rulebook, a source told Star Magazine.
“No matter what she does, Kate will be the golden girl and she will be the villain,” the insider continued. “Kate’s the quintessential Brit who’s terribly reserved and somewhat inward with her emotions.”
Why Kate and Meghan are different
Per the source, the Duchess of Sussex “speaks her mind,” and “is not afraid to amend and improve the status quo.”
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle attend Wimbledon in 2018. By: MEGA
“Kate was always coloring inside the lines,” the insider explained. “She wasn’t willing to risk anything that could be perceived as breaking royal protocol.”
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