article_snippet.sent: Waiting in the wings is Kate's fiercely loyal inner circle, a mix of school friends, society types and family members such as younger sister Pippa.
article_snippet.sent: Friends: Pippa, pictured laughing at Wimbledon with Middleton, could be godmother to Kate's second child .
article_snippet.sent: Quality time: Pippa, seen  ahead of Kate's 2011 wedding, says Kate still spends a lot of time with Kate .
article_snippet.sent: has been a cause of concern to Kate royal in-laws thanks to Kate high profile.
article_snippet.sent: As a result, Kate was not among the godparents chosen for Prince George, with royal insiders saying it would have piled even more pressure onto Kate shoulders.
article_snippet.sent: Nevertheless, Kate has been widely tipped to make it onto the list for royal baby number two - possibly alongside Prince Harry.
article_snippet.sent: Pippa, behind Kate, posed for Prince George official christening in October 2013 .
article_snippet.sent: All being well Kate will be in the boat.
article_snippet.sent: The Duchess, who was midway through Kate temporary separation from Prince William at the time, bowed out when the couple reunited.
article_snippet.sent: many jokes and Kate can relax in Kate presence more than any other royal cousin.