The Real Reason
A new book has revealed the true reason why Princess Kate did not accompany Prince William to Balmoral to see the Queen before her passing. Previously, it was believed that Kate and Meghan Markle were instructed by Charles to stay away due to royal protocol. However, the new biography claims that Charles never asked Kate to stay home, and it was her decision to be with her three children.
Kate's Decision
The biography, titled "Charles III: New King, New Court. The Inside Story," written by Robert Hardman, explains that Kate wanted to be there for her children as they started school. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were set to begin their school year at Lambrook on September 8. Kate thought it was important for at least one parent to be present for this milestone.
Harry and Meghan's Situation
While Charles told Harry in a phone call from the Queen's bedside not to bring Meghan to Balmoral, Harry had already informed the family that they would be traveling together. However, Harry agreed to go alone after the intervention. This resulted in him having to find his own plane, causing a delay in his arrival. He arrived at Balmoral nearly 90 minutes after the public announcement of the Queen's passing.
The Queen's Final Moments
A historic memo has detailed the Queen's peaceful passing. According to Sir Edward Young, the Queen's dedicated private secretary, she slipped away in her sleep and was not aware of anything. The memo, now stored in the Royal Archives, has been kept confidential until now.
