Inside Kate's bond with her 'best friend' Pippa

As the nation and the world remain in shock after the announced her diagnosis, the mother-of-three herself will stoically continue her treatment and recovery at home.

Addressing royal fans around the world on Friday night, Kate, 42, said the past few months have been 'incredibly tough' for the family - however, as she continues to 'get stronger' away from the public gaze, she can count on a strong inner circle to aid her recovery - including her sister , with whom she shares an incredibly close relationship.

Pippa, 40, has been by her sister Kate's side both in public and in private throughout their lives, and now lives just a stone's throw away from the Princess's home in Cottage on the Windsor Estate.

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