Princess of Wales 'delighted' to welcome Harriet Sperling into royal family
Kate has 'never really had a female ally inside the family' until Harriet Sperling arrived
Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has found an unexpected and natural ally in Harriet Sperling, the NHS nurse who married Peter Phillips last week — with insiders saying the two women have bonded in a way that could prove genuinely valuable to the royal family.
Kate attended Peter Phillips' wedding to Sperling, and sources close to the Princess say the connection between the two women was immediate and effortless. An insider told Closer Magazine that there was nothing forced about the relationship from the outset.
"Kate's delighted to have Harriet in the family – they click naturally," the source said. "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."
A female ally Kate never had before
Those close to the Princess suggest the bond fills a long-standing gap for Kate within the royal household. The insider pointed to a shared temperament as the foundation of their growing friendship.
"Kate has never really had a female ally inside the family who shares her outlook on life, Harriet changes that," the source continued. "They have that same understated quality. Neither feels the need to dominate a room. Kate sees somebody who has worked hard, faced challenges and remained incredibly grounded."