'She is a girl of integrity. There is no way she would put him in an awkward position': Mother of the Australian beauty who partied with Prince William on a boys' Swiss ski holiday breaks her silence... as the model is left 'in shock' at media reaction

By Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 14:55 GMT, 14 March 2017 | Updated: 15:59 GMT, 14 March 2017

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Australian model Sophie Taylor recently made headlines across the world when she was photographed enjoying a boozy lunch with Prince William during a boys' ski holiday in Switzerland.

And now, Sophie's mother has spoken out, revealing her daughter has been left 'in shock' by the media reaction and insisting she is a 'girl of integrity' who would never put the royal 'in an awkward position.'

Joni Taylor completely shut down rumours of any romance, telling Sydney's The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday: 'Sophie said they met and had a few drinks. She said he was a lovely and a down to earth person.'

'They met and had a few drinks': The mother of Australian model Sophie Taylor has claimed her daughter (left) is 'in shock' over the media reaction to photos of her drinking with Prince William (pictured right with his wife, The Duchess of Cambridge) on a boys' ski holiday in Switzerland, and says she is 'a girl of integrity' who would never put the royal 'in an awkward position'

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The Wamberal mother continued: 'She is such a girl of integrity. There is no way she would put him in an awkward position. She would certainly never put anyone in that position.'

Her statement comes after Prince William, 34, skipped a major Commonwealth ceremony with the Queen to party with friends in the Swiss Alps - where he was spotted with 24-year-old blonde Sophie among others.

Sophie Taylor was photographed high-fiving the second in line to the throne during a break from skiing at the mountainside La Vache restaurant in the upmarket Swiss resort, Verbier.

'She said he was a lovely and a down to earth person': Sophie Taylor was photographed high-fiving the second in line to the throne during a break from skiing at the mountainside La Vache restaurant in the upmarket Swiss resort, Verbier

Living the dream! Sophie, who has previously worked for Australian agency Chadwick Models and also posed topless for photographer Glen Krohn, is in a relationship with Aaron Goodfellow

It is believed that William left his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, and their young children at home for the weekend jaunt, which also saw the Prince spending time with nightclub boss Guy Pelly.

Sophie, who has previously worked for Australian agency Chadwick Models and also posed topless for photographer Glen Krohn, is believed to be in a relationship with Aaron Goodfellow.

Bartender-turned-chef Aaron has claimed he was also present as William enjoyed Jägerbombs, beer, and wine, calling the royal a 'great guy' and 'very down to earth.'

'I remember her being super professional and polite': Sophie's former agent at Chadwick, Joseph Tenni, spoke highly of her

Globetrotters! It is understood Taylor relocated to Switzerland with partner Aaron several years ago after living in London

Meanwhile, her former agent at Chadwick, Joseph Tenni, told the Telegraph: 'She was (represented) by us from 2012-15 before moving overseas to London... I remember her being super professional and polite.'

It is understood Taylor relocated to Switzerland with Aaron several years ago after living in London.

Meanwhile, Prince William has faced criticism for skipping a Commonwealth Day service attended by the Royal Family to go skiing, leading to claims the father-of-two is 'workshy' and failing to properly fulfill his duties.