The Duchess of Sussex's transition into royal and public life has been a bit bumpy, according to well-informed sources.
Much is made of the "advice" she's been given (or not) from her team but, interestingly, her "mentor" and closest bond may be with someone within the Royal family itself.
While the world is desperate for news of Meghan and Kate's friendship, her easiest relationship is thought to be with a much more low-key family member.
Royal biographer Katie Nicholl revealed in Grazia that the Queen has "earmarked" Sophie Wessex as a royal mentor for Meghan.
The two-in-laws spent time together at Royal Ascot last year and are believed to get-along well, MirrorOnline reports.
It's perhaps not surprising given the similarities. Before marrying Prince Edward, Sophie had a very successful career in PR which she had to give up. Meghan, as we all know, was a successful actor in her own right.
But it's also thought to be the Wessex's "quiet lifestyle" which appeals to Meghan.
Sophie and Edward live at Bagshot Park in Windsor with their children – James, Viscount Severn, 11, and Lady Louise Windsor, 15, who are both schooled nearby.
A source told Grazia: "The Queen likes the idea of Sophie being an unofficial mentor to Meghan.
"Sophie is often at Windsor taking the kids riding on the Queen's horses and playing at the castle. It’'s a quiet lifestyle, very much the kind Harry and Meghan want for their little one."
Everybody needs an ally within their in-laws, and we're glad Meghan has someone she can relate to.
