His announcement had the effect of an earthquake.
In a video intervention unveiled on Friday March 22, Kate Middleton revealed that she had cancer.
She further affirmed that she could count on the support of Prince William in her fight against the disease.
But not only.
According to the
Times
, the Princess of Wales would also benefit from the support of her little sister Pippa, with whom she maintains a “strong” bond.
The latter would in fact live a few steps from Kate Middleton's house, on the Windsor estate.
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Extreme loyalty
“The three brothers (
James Middleton, Editor’s note
) and sisters are incredibly close…,” an anonymous source told the
Times
.
Kate can confide in Pippa, not just as a sister, but also as a best friend.
They are extremely loyal to each other.”
Richard Fitzwilliams also indicated to The
Sun
on Monday March 25 that the princess's family played an “absolutely essential” role with the latter.
“We know that there is an extremely strong bond between her and her parents, as well as her siblings, and that they live in close or relatively close proximity to each other,” he said.
Before adding: “I think the Middletons will be his pillar, and a great help, especially when it comes to the children.”
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Pippa and Kate Middleton, in particular, have always been close.
As children, both shared a strong taste for sporting activities, notably hockey and tennis.
Both sisters also model for their parents' party supplies company, Party Pieces.
During their twenties, they lived together in an apartment, before the youngest officiated as a bridesmaid at the princess's wedding in 2011. Since then, both have become mothers of three children - a motherhood which would have brought them even closer.
Shortly before Kate Middleton's wedding, an anonymous source described Pippa Middleton as the princess's “closest ally”.