The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh are well-known for their close bond and are frequently seen chatting and laughing together at royal events.The two families both live near Windsor Castle - Adelaide Cottage and Bagshot Park respectively - and have spent years dedicating themselves to their royal duties and responsibilities.
While the Prince and Princess of Wales have Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to look after, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have raised their two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.
A book by royal expert Katie Nicholl has made a number of claims about members of the Royal Family, one of which explains how The Princess of Wales admires how Prince Edward and Sophie have raised their two children and how they are hoping to follow suit with George, Charlotte and Louis.
In her book The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth’s Legacy and the Future of the Crown, author Katie Nicholl wrote: "Kate is said to admire the way Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, are raising their children — Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex — in the bosom of the Royal Family but prepared for life in the real world." The Duchess has previously spoken out many times about her children and the way she is raising them to not rely on their links to the Royal Family.
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