Life as a royal can be both glamorous and demanding, which is why having a strong support system of close friends is essential.

Since their relationship became public, the Princess of Wales has been surrounded by a select group of individuals who provide her with the necessary support during her life under the royal spotlight.

In breaking news today, we bring you an exclusive report on the Prince and Princess of Wales enjoying a rare evening away from their parenting duties as they partied with their close friends at a London bar.

The royal couple met up with a group of friends at the Bunga Bunga Club, owned by William’s friend Charlie Gilkes, to celebrate the birthday of their mutual friend, Louise Aubrey Fletcher.

Among the attendees was Catherine’s close friend and Prince George’s godmother, Emilia Jardine Patterson, accompanied by her husband David.

Emilia and Catherine have been tight ever since their days at Marlborough College, and Emilia even accompanied the Princess on a holiday to Ibiza following the couple’s brief split in 2007.

It has been reported that Emilia has also assisted Catherine in redecorating Kensington Palace and Anmer Hall.

During the special birthday bash, Princess Catherine kept warm in her stylish black Impero Delhi coat.

This sheepskin jacket, priced at £1,960, features an asymmetrical zip front with genuine leather trim detailing and gold metal hardware.

The Princess paired her coat with a black printed dress, reminiscent of the Assad print dress.

Although it’s difficult to ascertain the exact style of the dress from the limited photos available, it appears to be slightly shorter than the Assad dress.

In her hand, Prince William’s wife carried her black suede Episode Angel pumps and a black leather wallet mulberry-locked cosmetic purse.

As the evening came to an end, the couple made their exit through a side door where a fleet of cars awaited them on the street.

The venue, Bangabungle in Battersea, offers both a pizzeria and a karaoke bar.

The royal couple arrived in a large 4×4 vehicle as part of their motorcade, which had traveled under police escort from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan.

Accompanied by six police protection officers, Prince William and Princess Catherine spent the evening enjoying themselves at this popular establishment.

While the Princess of Wales is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable faces in the world and one of the most well-known princesses of our time, she remains grounded with a close-knit group of friends.

Catherine seems to get along with most people, but it takes a lot to be included in her inner circle.

Her friends, who have been by her side through every important milestone, are individuals she has known since her school and university days.

They were there for her engagement to William, their royal wedding in 2011, and the birth of their three children.

One of her closest friends is Lady Laura Mead, the wife of one of Prince William’s best friends, James Mead.

James co-delivered the best man speech at the royal wedding and, in return, William played the role of usher at James’ wedding two years later.

Lady Laura is also Prince Louis’ godmother, while James is Princess Charlotte’s godfather.

The Meads live near Anmer Hall, the country home of William and Catherine in Norfolk.

Another dear friend of the couple is Oliver, who studied with them at St. Andrew’s University in Scotland.

Oliver is also one of Prince George’s godparents.

Sophie, a close friend of Catherine’s, was chosen to be one of Princess Charlotte’s godmothers.

It comes as no surprise that Sophie, who lives near Anmer Hall, asked her goddaughter to be a bridesmaid at her wedding to Robert Snuggs in 2018.

Sophie and Catherine have been pictured together at various events, from Wimbledon to Christmas Day church services in Norfolk.

Sophie was also a guest at Pippa Middleton’s wedding and Prince Harry’s royal nuptials.

Interestingly, she used to date Thomas Van Straubenzee, Prince William’s close friend and Princess Charlotte’s godfather.

Sophie even joined the Wales during their skiing vacation in 2016.

In conclusion, the Prince and Princess of Wales recently enjoyed a night out with their close friends, taking a break from their royal duties.