article_snippet.sent: A friend of William’s from William’s teenage years and a schoolfriend of Kate’s from Marlborough College, glamorous EMILIA JARDINE-PATERSON has been credited with introducing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
article_snippet.sent: David is the scion of a Scottish landowning family descended from the illustrious Hong Kong banking Jardines and was a contemporary of Prince William's at Eton.
article_snippet.sent: David and Emila Jardine-Paterson are old school friends of William and Kate .
article_snippet.sent: Although there have been a few bumps over the years, Mrs Jardine-Paterson, who is one of Prince George's seven godparents, has become a fixture in royal circles.
article_snippet.sent: Mrs Jardine-Paterson, an interior designer, is also thought to be partly responsible for the recent redecoration of Anmer Hall, having provided the Duchess with design tips for fabrics, trimmings and furniture.
highlights_snippet.sent: School friends and Prince William's family  will play crucial supporting role .
  