The real reason Kate Middleton did not travel to Balmoral on day Queen Elizabeth died

13 January 2024, 08:29

By Kieran Kelly

@kellyjourno

The real reason Kate Middleton did not travel with Prince William on the day Queen Elizabeth died has been revealed.

Members of the Royal Family rushed to be by the Queen's side during her final moments, including King Charles, Prince Harry, and William.

There was reportedly a brief spat between Charles and Harry, as the monarch told his youngest son not to bring Meghan Markle.

The Duke of Sussex was eventually comforted by the fact that Kate would not be at Balmoral either, thinking there was an overall policy not to bring partners.

But it has since been revealed that it was Kate's decision not to travel to Balmoral with her husband.

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Royal biographer Robert Hardman has revealed that Kate decided to remain at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor with her three children, George, Charlotte and Louis, as they were about to start school.

Kate therefore believed her children needed at least one parent with them, MailOnline reports.

"It was by luck rather than judgement, but it made it a lot easier to tell Harry that he was coming alone," one royal aide said.