Prince William, Kate Middleton find support in Prince Edward and Sophie amidst royal turmoil

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton turned to Prince Edward and Sophie after strained ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Prince and Princess of Wales has a bitter feud with the Duke of Sussex and his wife, especially after Harry snubbed his sister-in-law in memoir Spare.

During the recent turbulent time amid Harry’s drama, William and Kate became “closer” to the Duke of Edinburgh and his wife.

A former BBC royal correspondent, Jennie Bond, candidly discussed the royal couple with OK! Magazine, “Sometimes it seems strange to realise that these are two different generations of royals as they seem much closer.”

“But, especially after all that has happened - not only with the queen’s death but with Harry and Meghan leaving and Andrew getting 'sacked' - the two couples have formed a tight bond,” she added.

The journalist further told the media outlet, “I think William and Catherine feel they can confide in Edward and Sophie and there are so few people a royal can entrust with their thoughts and feelings. Both Sophie and Catherine have a common touch…perhaps because they lived 'normal' lives before marrying.”

Jennie highlighted that Kate and Sophie can “connect” with people when they meet them, as they genuinely appear eager to engage in conversation.

The former BBC correspondent also mentioned that the duo are the “stars” of the show due to their “elegant, engaging and empathetic” nature.

“Sophie, in particular, is a wonderfully empathetic woman. The late Queen regarded her as another daughter,” she appreciated the royal member.

Recently, Kate Middleton has launched a campaign called Shaping Us  as part of her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood.