Princess Beatrice has been "spending a lot of time in the countryside" following her husband Edoardo's heartbreaking admission.
The Princess of York's close friend Gabriela Peacock, who lives near the royal in The Cotswolds, has opened up about their tight relationship.
The two women are both currently pregnant, meaning they can exchange advice and tips with each other.
Peacock said: "I'm so excited for Beatrice and it's really good fun to be able to share my pregnancy with my friend; I don't think I've ever had that before.
Princess Beatrice 'spending a lot of time in the countryside' following Edoardo's heartbreaking admission
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"She was one of the first people I told when I fell pregnant. We've been sharing a lot of tips; I just sent her a picture of the best pregnancy leggings."
The nutritionist explained how the two women do not live far apart which only aids their friendship.
Peacock continued to tell Hello!: "Bea spends a lot of time in the countryside now too, and she's only a short drive away, so it's super nice for us and it will be lovely for the babies to be friends too."
The news that Beatrice, 36, spends much of her time in the countryside comes shortly after her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, made a heartbreaking admission.
Gabriela Peacock and Princess Beatrice are great friends and give each other pregnancy tips
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In an interview with The Financial Times, Edoardo admitted his work often keeps him away from Princess Beatrice and their young daughter Sienna.
He said: "I'm always on a train," describing his frequent travels between design projects and antique-sourcing trips across Europe.
This busy schedule takes him far from The Cotswolds home he shares with Princess Beatrice, their daughter Sienna, and his son Wolfie from a previous relationship.
Beatrice, who announced her second pregnancy last month, said that she is delighted to have Peacock living nearby and to be able to turn to her for nutrition tips.
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PAShe told Hello!: "Gabriela and I have been friends for a long time and the most wonderful thing about our friendship is how honest we can be with each other, especially about health and wellness but also about motherhood and now pregnancy.
"I am grateful we are going through this process together and I am learning a lot about how to find balance from Gabriela's work.
"We are lucky enough to have children at similar ages and stages, and having such a thoughtful friend to laugh with together through the moments is a wonderful support system.
"My favourite thing I have learnt from Gabriela is the importance of choosing small, effective tools for balance. When you are growing families, sometimes there is not a lot of time to make it all perfect all the time, so with Gabriela's help I have been able to add a few things to try that help me and my family feel good and prioritise our health."
