Your closest confidants
They never tried to force themselves into the foreground - yet they were the secret stars of the wedding:
Kate's sister Philippa "Pippa" Middleton (27), who took care of the flower children and charmed everyone in her breathtaking dress. And William's brother, Prince Harry (26), who looked as dashing as the groom in his blue uniform, and who, with little witty remarks, made the tense William smile again and again. There could be no question of a hidden rivalry between the siblings. On the contrary: They are the closest confidants of the bridal couple - and they gave the two the security of mastering their wedding in front of a billions of audiences so sovereign and brilliant. Sister and best friend at the same time That's why William and Kate never wanted other witnesses than their siblings. A correct decision, as it turned out. For her, Pippa has always been not only the younger sister, but also the best friend. In the London district of Chelsea they shared a long apartment. Pippa advises Kate on fashion issues, helping her choose the wedding dress . Kate retaliated by treating her sister to the beautiful white robe at the wedding. White is actually reserved for the bride - but Kate was not afraid that Pippa could steal her show. An impressive proof of familiarity.
The new generation of the royal house And William and Harry - anyway a conspiratorial duo. Since the death of Diana, when the two followed each other side by side the mother's coffin and shared their deep despair, they are forever connected. Later, they lived together in Clarence House, co-founding a foundation for children in need. William and Kate with their siblings Harry and Pippa: Anyone who has experienced the new generation of the royal family at the wedding really does not need to worry about the future of the monarchy do.
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