Prince William’s recent visit to Kuwait has raised eyebrows, as it is unusual for a royal to undertake such a trip at this time of the year.

However, a royal expert has shed light on the real reason behind William’s solo journey.

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Originally, the trip to Kuwait was intended for King Charles.

So, why did the heir to the throne step in for his father?

The answer has now been revealed.

William, 41, made a last-minute decision to fly to Kuwait earlier this week to offer his condolences to the country’s new emir, following the passing of Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Omad al-Jaber al-Sabak at the age of 86.

This trip was carried out on behalf of King Charles, making it a rare occurrence for royals during this time of the year.

Grant Harold, a former royal butler, spoke on behalf of Slingo, shedding light on the situation.

He mentioned that the king may have had other commitments, such as preparing for Sandringham, which is why William went in his place.

It could be as simple as that.

Harold further explained that the pecking order within the royal family plays a role in such situations.

Depending on seniority, certain members are chosen to fulfill specific duties.

In this case, Prince William was deemed capable of handling the task.

Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Omad al-Jaber al-Sabak passed away on December 16 and was laid to rest the following day, in accordance with Muslim tradition.

Although Prince William traveled alone, without his wife Princess Kate, he was accompanied by Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

It is worth noting that Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Omad al-Jaber al-Sabak visited the UK three times this year.

He attended the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in May, and also made a separate trip to meet with the king.

Additionally, he visited for a third time to hold discussions with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.