The Meaningful Gift Meghan Markle Gave to Kate Middleton at the Royal Wedding

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are officially sisters-in-law now. While the complete nature of their burgeoning relationship is unclear, they’ve both been gracious about each other.

On Markles’ wedding day, the bride showed her new sister-in-law how important she was to her in more ways than one. Here’s everything we know about their friendship, and how Middleton was incorporated into the wedding — including the touching gesture Markle made to one of the newest members of her family (page 7).

1. Two remarkable women, one unique situation

When they married British princes, Middleton and Markle didn’t just become royalty themselves. They joined a small but growing group of non-royals to enter into centuries-old regal dynasties.

It can’t be easy. And it makes sense that they’d turn to each other to navigate their unique circumstances. But some believed their burgeoning bond may have been weak.

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