The blonde model pictured enjoying a boozy lunch with Prince William on a ski break in Verbier is a 'straight talking Aussie girl' with few inhibitions about showing off her body, according to a photographer friend.
Stunning Sophie Taylor was seen high fiving the second in line to the throne during a break from skiing in the upmarket resort in Switzerland.
But perhaps the prince, 34, would be surprised to learn that the 24-year-old Australian posed for a series of topless shots for photographer Glen Krohn when she visited the paradise island of Bali last year where he is based.
'Sophie is a great girl, a real down to earth straight talking girl from Oz,' said Glen. 'She would be very comfortable in the company of the royals even though I don't think she had met any of them before.
'Sophie would give as good as she gets and would be very confident in Prince William's company.'
Prince William has faced criticism after being seen partying with friends on a Swiss ski holiday while other royals were attending a Commonwealth ceremony with the Queen at Westminster Abbey over the weekend.
Photoshoot: Model Sophie, pictured above during a topless shoot she volunteered for, was pictured enjoying drinks with Prince William and his friends on the slopes of Verbier, Switzerland. She was joined by her boyfriend Aaron Goodfellow who said William was a 'great guy'
Bold: 24-year-old Sophie is working in hospitality for the winter season in Verbier, where she partied with Prince William and his friends, but also works as a model and shows 'no inhibitions' according to photographers who have worked with her
Beach babe: The striking blonde, who works at the popular après-ski hangout, the Farinet nightclub, shares stunning pictures of her enjoying life by the sea, on the slopes, and in nightclubs. She was seen having beers with the Prince and his pals on the slopes of Verbier
Strike a pose: The fun-loving 24-year-old cavorts on the beach as she takes part in a topless shoot she volunteered for. Sophie is currently working in hospitality in Verbier for the winter season, where she met the prince. Her boyfriend Aaron is also in Verbier
Bombshell: Sophie Jean Taylor, a 24-year-old Australian model was photographed enjoying lunch with Prince William and his friends at the Swiss Alps over the weekend
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Sophie visited Bali last November where she posed for fashion photographer Glen in a series of topless shots. He told MailOnline: 'Sophie is very confident about her body and has no inhibitions at all about posing topless.
'She was great to photograph and a real fun person to be around. I'm sure Prince William enjoyed her company. She is a great girl.'
Sophie told Glen she was planning to base herself in Verbier in December having landed a job in hospitality at the Fairnet nightclub in the centre of resort.
William and his three friends visited the apre-ski hangout where they are thought to have met Sophie and a blonde friend.
The two women joined William and his party for lunch at the mountainside restaurant La Vache which is known as one of the top dining locations in Switzerland.
Sophie had previously worked for the Chadwick modeling agency and photos posted on her social media showed her in various exotic locations. Glen,43, said Sophie will have been at ease in William's company.
'I'd never heard her mention anything about William or the royal family, but she would not be worried about meeting them. She is very down to earth and confident.'
He said when she was in Bali in November she was single but is now dating Aaron Goodfellow Prince William's weekend away came as other members of the royal family attended a service at Westminster Abbey to mark Commonwealth Day.
His absence from the important event has re- ignited jibes about the 'workshy' 34 year old failing to tackle royal duties. William returned to the UK on Monday after the four day jaunt with close friends Guy Pelly, childhood pal Tom van Straubenzee and close friend James Meade.
Partying: The stunning model went to Terrigal High School, on the central coast of New South Wales, before starting a number of degrees she has 'not followed through with'
Travel junkie:The next morning, Sophie posted a message to the Verbier Lost and Found Facebook page saying she had lost her phone during the night
Keen model: In pursuit of her modelling career, she was later signed by Australian modelling agency Chadwick Models - who 'dropped' her 2016
Natural beauty: She has also been photographed topless and in racy swimsuits in Bali for photoshoots, with one photographer, Glen Krohn, describing the model as 'down to Earth'
The morning after her night out, Sophie posted a message to the Verbier Lost and Found Facebook page saying she had lost her phone during the night.
The stunning model went to Terrigal High School, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, before starting a number of degrees she that she has stated on Facebook that she has 'not followed through with' in psychology and nutrition.
In pursuit of her modelling career, she was later signed by Australian modelling agency Chadwick Models - who confirmed toNews Corpthat they 'dropped' her from the agency in 2016.
A glimpse at the bombshell's Facebook page also offers an insight into her very glamorous lifestyle - from idyllic holidays to expensive resorts.
Over the past few years, Sophie has jetted around the world and lived it up across the United States, Asia and Europe.
Snaps show her looking playful on the beach and lazing by a private pool in Bali, as well as partying it up with her boyfriend in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Tobacco Caye.
Sophie's exclusive workplace in Verbier, Switzerland, offers rooms that cost upwards of£340 per night (AU $549).
Living it up:A glimpse at the bombshell's Facebook page also offers an insight into her very glamorous lifestyle - from idyllic holidays to expensive resorts
Fancies a drink:Over the past few years, Sophie has jetted around the world and lived it up across the United States, Asia and Europe
Glamorous: Snaps show her looking playful on the beach and lazing by a private pool in Bali, as well as partying it up with her boyfriend in Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Tobacco Caye
She has also shared countless snaps of her partying it up with her friends on the slopes.
The resort is a popular spot for the royal family, so it is no surprise that the beauty, who is an avid skier, crossed paths with the Prince.
It is believed that he left his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their young children at home for the weekend jaunt, returning to England late yesterday afternoon.
On Sunday the group enjoyed a challenging day on the slopes, and a lazy lunch at mountainside restaurant La Vache, which is known as one of the best in Switzerland.
Exclusive: Sophie's exclusive workplace in Verbier, Switzerland, offers rooms that cost upwards of £340 per night (AU $549)
Warmer times: The resort is a popular spot for the royal family, so it is no surprise that the beauty, who is an avid skier, crossed paths with the Prince
Glam: On Sunday the group enjoyed a challenging day on the slopes, and a lazy lunch at mountainside restaurant La Vache, which is known as one of the best in Switzerland