Meghan Markle's 'natural friend' Amal Clooney helping her settle in to London life
GETTY Meghan Markle and Amal Clooney have been friends for some time
The British Lebanese barrister is based at Doughty Street Chambers in London. The women are believed to have struck up a firm friendship after being introduced by a mutual friend. A source told People magazine the pair have formed a “natural friendship” founded in their shared interests. The source said: “Meghan and Amal have known each other for a while and share many interests.
“Amal has been helping Meghan settle into London life. “It was a very natural friendship from day one.” The Duchess and Ms Clooney share a passion for activism, both having worked with the UN, and on various charity projects. The Duchess of Sussex has been based in the UK for the last six months, making the move across the pond last November.
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The former Suits actress was seen moving out of her Toronto apartment just days after it was announced that she and her co-star Patrick J Adams would not be returning for the next series of the US legal drama. She moved into Nottingham Cottage with Prince Harry, a small house on the vast Kensington Palace estate, and previous home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It is the same house in which Prince Harry proposed. The Duchess of Sussex should find it fairly easy to rely on her new confidant in the coming months.
GETTY Amal and George Clooney at the Royal Wedding, May 19