In a surprising turn of events, Prince William made an unexpected gesture alongside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022.

The reunion of Prince William and Princess Kate with the Sussexes took place during a walkabout in Windsor, where they interacted with members of the public who had come to express their grief over the Queen’s passing.

According to a new book, it was revealed that the decision for the appearance together had been William’s idea.

One of his advisers disclosed to the Daily Mail that William had organized the reunion within a mere two hours.

He had given it a lot of thought and questioned whether it was appropriate in the context of his grandmother’s death.

William even sought the opinions of a few other individuals before proceeding with the plan.

The sight of a black Land Rover pulling up by the Cambridge gate on Windsor’s long walk, carrying both the Waleses and the Sussexes, left crowds astonished.

To everyone’s surprise, it was Prince William himself who was behind the wheel.

This unexpected display of unity between the brothers, who had been distant for some time, caught the attention of royal fans.

The relationship between William and Harry had already been strained, and it suffered another blow when Harry’s tell-all memoir was published the following year.

The book shed light on various aspects of their lives, further complicating their bond.

Despite these challenges, William’s gesture demonstrated a willingness to put aside their differences and come together as a family during a time of mourning.

In addition to the emotional significance of the reunion, there were practical considerations that had to be taken into account.

The Prince and Princess of Wales had resigned themselves to staying in Adelaide Cottage due to Andrew’s refusal to vacate Royal Lodge, which had originally been designated for their young family.

While William and Kate loved the cottage, it proved to be too small for their needs.

With only four bedrooms, it was a tight fit for the entire family.

Moreover, the lack of space posed challenges for accommodating staff and hosting guests.

The limitations of the cottage were further highlighted by the fact that it was meant to serve as a working residence.