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6 royals and their celebrity BFFs, from Meghan Markle and Serena Williams to Princess Diana and Elton John, plus Leonardo DiCaprio and Prince Albert II’s environmental bromance
STORYKate Berbano
- Prince Harry is pals with James Corden, and even took part in an LA bus tour with The Late Late Show host before his tell-all with Oprah Winfrey
- Queen Rania of Jordan and Nicole Kidman hit it off at a lunch, while close friends Princess Eugenie and Ellie Goulding attended each other’s weddings
Royals striking up friendships with celebrities is nothing new. After all, they run in the same circles and have many things in common – fame and fortune for starters!
Here are some royal-celeb friendships that you might not know existed. Some of them crossed paths at high-profile events, while other pairs have mutual friends to thank for introducing them. Let’s have a look ...
Princess Eugenie and Ellie Goulding
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Whether it’s at a New York Knicks game or a trip to Jordan, don’t be surprised to see Princess Eugenie and Ellie Goulding side by side. Rumour has it that the British royal was even the one who set up the award-winning singer with her husband, art dealer Caspar Jopling. The two women attended each other’s wedding ceremonies, and motherhood has brought them even closer.
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Leonardo DiCaprio
A shared passion for the environment is what brought Prince Albert II and Leonardo DiCaprio together. But when they aren’t joining forces at charity galas or taking part in climate change marches, the duo can be spotted having dinner in New York. Both men have honoured each other with awards from their respective foundations, too.
Princess Diana and Elton John
Elton John has a long history with the royal family, but nothing compares to his bond with the people’s princess. They easily became besties at Prince Andrew’s 21st birthday in 1981, but their almost-two-decade friendship had its ups and downs. They patched things up just over a month before Diana’s death in 1997, with the British music icon performing at her funeral. Since then, he has grown close to her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.