Kate Middleton's BFF Wore a Wedding Dress That Looked a LOT Like Hers
One of Kate Middleton's closest friends, Sophie Carter, wed Robert Snuggs at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Norfolk this past weekend at a ceremony and reception that was attended by none other than the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge themselves, along with Prince George and the bride's goddaughter, Princess Charlotte.
Given that Will and Kate have maintained close connections with their small, tight-knit group of friends, it was no surprise that Charlotte was back in her familiar role as flower girl for her godmother's wedding. Prince George was also a part of the wedding party as a page boy, making this the third time the brother-sister duo has participated in a major, public wedding. And while the kids would typically steal the show at any royal-or royal adjacent-wedding, it seems that Carter's wedding dress pulled some focus from their adorable antics. Her gown looked...familiar, to say the least.
The collared, deep-V neckline of the lace bodice bore much resemblance to Kate's custom Alexander McQueen gown by Sarah Burton. But there were also some differences: rather than a full, lace-appliquéd skirt, Carter's wedding gown was a simple silk crepe; and rather than a diamond tiara from the crowned jewels, Carter donned a silk headband, and accented the look with a lace-trimmed veil.
Carter is one of Kate's closest friends, reports People. Not only do the two spend a ton of time together-and have been spotted playing tennis and out on the town together-but Carter used to date Prince William's dear friend, Thomas van Straubenzee, whose brother, Charlie van Straubenzee (a good friend of Harry's), wed Daisy Jenks this summer. Per People, Sophie's brother Robert Carter married one of Kate's friends from university, Hannah Gillingam. The two were married on April 29th, 2012; the date of Will and Kate's first anniversary. Hannah recently was honored with the role of Prince Louis' godmother.
With their long history as close friends, one would have to assume that Kate had a possible preview to Sophie's dress prior to her big day, or perhaps Sophie was simply inspired by her friend's epic royal wedding gown. Perhaps after seven years and three children, the two just didn't see the resemblance in the lead-up to Carter's big day. But, the bodice similarities do beg the question, is imitation truly the sincerest form of flattery?
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