Kate Middleton‘s longtime friendSophie Snuggs, who is a godmother toPrincess Charlotte, may have been royally inspired when it came to naming her own daughter.
Given Sophie and Kate’s close friendship over the years — and now Sophie’s relationship with goddaughterPrincess Charlotte— it’s no surprise that the new mom may have wanted to incorporate the moniker in her own child’s name.
Sophie’s bond with Kate’s 4-year-old daughter was evident during her Sept. 2018 wedding at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk. Princess Charlotte andPrince Georgeserved asmembers of the Snuggs’ adorable bridal party, and Sophie held her goddaughter in her arms while posing for photos.
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Sophie is one of Kate’s closest pals, joining her everywhere from the tennis court to the royal’s exclusive social gatherings. She has also joined the Duchess of Cambridge’s family for church in Sandringham, and she’s a regular at royal weddings, includingPippa Middleton‘s nuptials in 2017 andMeghan MarkleandPrince Harry‘s wedding the following year.
Sophie grew up in the village of Letheringsett, Norfolk — not far from Kate and William’s country house, Anmer Hall.
Sophie’s connections to the royal family don’t stop at her longtime friendship with Kate. She used to datePrince William‘s best friend Thomas van Straubenzee — who happens to be another of Princess Charlotte’s godparents!
In addition, Sophie’s brother Robert married another one of Kate’s school friends, Hannah Gillingham. (Fun fact:Prince Williamand Kate attended Robert and Hannah’s wedding on their own first wedding anniversary in June 2012!) Hannah recently became aroyal godparentherself, toPrince Louis!
source: people.com
