'Forgotten' step-sister of Prince William and Prince Harry was at the Queen’s funeral
ok.co.ukAmong the lesser known Royal relatives at the Queen's state funeral service was Prince William and Prince Harry's step-sister.
Laura Lopes, 44, is the daughter of the new Queen Consort, Camilla, and her first husband Andrew Parker Bowles.This makes her King Charles' step-daughter and the step-sister of William and Harry.The art curator and her food writer brother Tom Parker-Bowles, 47, both made a rare appearance alongside the Royal Family at the service on Monday, as they tend to stay away from the limelight.They were both there to support Camilla as she was installed as an honorary Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter in June.
Laura shares a close bond with her mum, but generally lives a very private life away from her royal connections. She also attended the weddings of both William and Harry, and they went to hers in 2006 when she married Harry Lopes at St Cyriac's Church in Wiltshire.
Laura wore a dress by Anna Valentine, who designed her mother's outfit for her wedding to the Charles in 2005.The wedding reception was held at Ray Mill, the nearby estate that belongs to Camilla.
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