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ON MEGHAN'S SIDE

THE BFF: Jessica Mulroney

Widely thought of as Meghan's BFF - and unofficial stylist - Jessica Mulroney is a clear front-runner, although her US location means she'd be a godparent from afar.

The American stylist, a mother-of-three married to Canadian TV host Ben Mulroney, is so close to the Duchess that her four-year-old daughter, Ivy, was a flower girl at the royal wedding.

Her seven-year-old brothers John and Brian had the honour of being page boys.

The 39-year-old, who divides her time between Toronto and New York, where she works for Good Morning America as a fashion contributor, even has photos of the royal wedding in her home, with the stylish black-and-white snaps revealed in a video she posted last year.

Among those closest to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who could be named godparents of their first child, is Meghan's best friend and unofficial stylist Jessica Mulroney (pictured)

Among those closest to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex who could be named godparents of their first child, is Meghan's best friend and unofficial stylist Jessica Mulroney (pictured)

THE STYLIST FRIEND: Misha Nonoo 

Despite being predominately based in New York, fashion designer Misha has maintained a close friendship with the Duchess.

She was the creative mind behind the t-shirt the Duchess of Sussex wore for her first public outing with the Prince at the Invictus Games in Toronto in September 2017, and was at one point thought to be the matchmaker behind their royal romance.

The pair also go way back; prior to joining the royal family Meghan enjoyed regular holidays with Misha and her best male friend Markus Anderson.

Misha Nonoo (pictured on holiday with Benita Litt and Meghan) has maintained her close friendship with Meghan since she married Prince Harry, despite being predominately based in New York

Misha Nonoo (pictured on holiday with Benita Litt and Meghan) has maintained her close friendship with Meghan since she married Prince Harry, despite being predominately based in New York 

THE MOTHER OF MEGHAN'S GODCHILDREN: Benita Litt

If Meghan decides a reciprocal godparenting arrangement might be best, then she may well look to the mother of her own godchildren.

Benita Litt, mother to Remi and Rylan Litt, was spotted close to Meghan's mother Doria at the royal wedding with the pair clearly delighted to be representing the Duchess's side of the family.

A former entertainment lawyer, high-flying Benita has previously been on holiday with the royal - and if you needed any further proof of their solid friendship, the pair also spent Christmas 2016 together.

Benita Litt (pictured left at the Royal wedding with Meghan's mother Doria) is the mother of Meghan's godchildren Remi and Rylan Litt

Benita Litt (pictured left at the Royal wedding with Meghan's mother Doria) is the mother of Meghan's godchildren Remi and Rylan Litt

THE UNIVERSITY PAL: Lindsay Roth

Keeper of some of the Duchess' oldest secrets, Lindsay Roth is a fellow alumni from Northwestern University in Illinois, where the pair bonded in an English literature class studying Toni Morrison's works.

Now a successful TV producer and author, Lindsay has already bestowed a role on Meghan, choosing her to serve as her maid of honour at her wedding in 2016.

Lindsay Roth (pictured with Meghan) is one of her oldest friends and a fellow alumni from Meghan's time spent studying literature at Northwestern

Lindsay Roth (pictured with Meghan) is one of her oldest friends and a fellow alumni from Meghan's time spent studying literature at Northwestern

THE FAMOUS FRIEND: Serena Williams

Tennis icon Serena Williams has remained close friends with Meghan since the pair first met in 2010 at the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida.

Meghan previously wrote about their friendship on her lifestyle blog, The Tig, saying the pair had found an instant affection.

'We hit it off immediately,' she said. ‘Taking pictures, laughing through the flag football game we were both playing in, and chatting not about tennis or acting, but about all the good old fashioned girly stuff.’

The sportswoman, 37, was one of the pals involved in organising her baby shower in New York - and admitted that she'd pulled out all the stops to make it perfect for her pal.

She told Business of Fashion: 'Planning something like that takes a lot of effort. I’m a perfectionist, so I’m like, “Let’s make it perfect”.‘

Serena was a guest at St George's Chapel Windsor when Meghan married Prince Harry last May, and was one of the close friends invited to their more 'intimate' evening do for 200 friends.

Serena (pictured with Meghan backstage at a fashion debut) was one of the Duchess's close friends involved in the process of organising her New York baby shower

Serena (pictured with Meghan backstage at a fashion debut) was one of the Duchess's close friends involved in the process of organising her New York baby shower

AMAL CLOONEY

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 41, and her husband George, 57, were in attendance at Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding.

The mother of twins, who developed a friendship with the duchess during her transition to London, are connected through celebrity hair stylist Miguel Perez.

According to Elle, Meghan has been relying on Amal's advice for coping with being in the public eye.

Amal and her husband are part of the well-heeled set of Berkshire-based celebrities who live close to Harry and Meghan's new home at Frogmore Cottage.

Their sprawling home is just a 30-minute drive from Windsor and the couples are said to socialise regularly.

Harry and Meghan also spent a few days with the Clooneys at their 18th century Villa Oleandra in Lake Como in August 2018, relaxing by the pool and playing basketball.

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 41, seen with George in March, attended Harry and Meghan's wedding. Amal was also in attendance of the Duchess's New York baby shower

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, 41, seen with George in March, attended Harry and Meghan's wedding. Amal was also in attendance of the Duchess's New York baby shower

THE MUTUAL FRIEND: Violet von Westenholz 

Violet von Westenholz, 33, is the daughter of former Olympic skier Baron Piers von Westenholz, who is a close personal friend of Harry's father, the Prince of Wales.

She was also a childhood friend of Harry's and met with Meghan while working as a press relations director for Ralph Lauren.

She was seen chatting with Meghan at Wimbeldon just days before her blind date with Prince Harry in July 2016, prompting speculation that she had set the couple up.

However, it's since been revealed that the royal matchmaker was designer Misha Nonoo.

Chums: Violet met Meghan through her PR job at Ralph Lauren (pictured at The Polo Ralph Lauren VIP Suite at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships)

Chums: Violet met Meghan through her PR job at Ralph Lauren (pictured at The Polo Ralph Lauren VIP Suite at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships)

THE LA CONFIDANTE: Heather Dorak

Meghan's close friend Heather Dorak was not at her baby shower - presumably because she had given birth to her own child only days earlier.

The duchess developed a close friendship with Heather during the time she spent

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