Kate shared the stage with William, Harry, and Meghan in February for the The Royal Foundation Forum. It was the foursome's first onstage appearance together and marked the beginning of chatter about Kate and Meghan's friendship.
The couples further solidified their status as royal besties (and marked another first attending an event with the Queen) when they stepped out together for Commonwealth Day the following week. It was an important time of unity for the group, as rumours of trouble hadn't yet surfaced.