Royal Match

The fairy tale gets even better! Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle bond over marrying royal during fun girls’ nights out

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have been bonding during secret nights out together.

Meghan Markle found her dream guy in Prince Harry, but she also lost a lot: her career, her home country and even a beloved dog she had to leave behind. “The whole transition has been tougher on Meghan than most people realize,” says an insider. “She’s had to make some huge, life-changing decisions.”

But Meghan has secretly had someone very special to guide her every step of the way in recent months: her future sisterin-law Kate Middleton. Life & Style has exclusively learned that the pair have become fast friends — and have been enjoying under-the-radar nights out in London, where they can gossip about royal life and share secrets! “Kate has taken Meghan under her wing and is really looking out for her,” reveals a second insider, noting that the ladies are regulars at members-only Soho House. “She’s advising her new BFF on how to deal with what lies ahead. They’ve become super close and love their girls’ nights out!”

INSEPARABLE DUO

Official events have given Meghan, 36, and Kate, 35, even more opportunities to bond. On Dec. 20, the smiling pair arrived separately to a pre-christmas lunch hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, 91, at Buckingham Palace. The previous week, on Dec. 13, they’d also joined Harry, 33, and Prince William, 35, for Kensington Palace’s annual staff party at Beach Blanket Babylon. “Meghan actually spent a majority of the evening glued to Kate’s side,” reveals the second insider. “Kate went out of her way to introduce Meghan