Prince William and James Meade became friends during their time at Eton and since, their wives have also become close. Prince William was an usher at James's wedding to Laura Marsham in 2013 after James gave a speech at Kate and William's wedding in 2011. In 2015, James was chosen by William and Kate to be one of Princess Charlotte's godparents.
In January, James and Laura attended church services with the royal family in Sandringham, since they live nearby.