The royal family rushed to be by Queen Elizabeth II’s side ahead of her death, as her health took a decline.

This included her grandson, Prince Harry, who made the journey to Scotland alone, without his wife Meghan Markle.

Initially, it was reported that Meghan would accompany Harry, but an insider explains her absence, stating that she felt it would be inappropriate given her history with the royal family.

According to sources, on Thursday, September 8th, following the Queen’s passing, only immediate family members were allowed at the Balmoral estate, and Meghan was not extended an invitation.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl confirms this, stating that while the family wanted Prince Harry to be present, Meghan was not included.

However, she expressed her intention to visit Balmoral at a later time.

Harry and Meghan had planned to attend the Wellchild Awards in London, but due to the Queen’s deteriorating health, they cancelled their appearance.

Harry then embarked on a solo journey from London to Scotland.

Photos captured him looking somber as he arrived at the Queen’s Balmoral home, with his hand partially covering his face.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II is particularly challenging for Prince Harry, as his relationship with the royal family had become strained in recent years, according to Karl Stefanovic on the Today Show.

As news of the Queen’s death broke in Australia, Stefanovic observed the somberness of the moment, noting that Harry was not present for his grandmother’s passing.

He also pointed out the absence of Meghan, who did not accompany Harry to Balmoral.

Stefanovic acknowledged the difficulty of losing a family member, especially for Harry.

Though he did not elaborate further, it can be assumed that he was referring to the fact that Harry was not by the Queen’s side during her final moments.

The Queen’s son King Charles III, his wife Camilla, and Princess Anne were already in Scotland for prior engagements, while Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Sussex, arrived earlier in the day.

It remains unconfirmed which family members were with the Queen at the time of her passing.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, did not join her husband, Prince William, as she was seen in Windsor picking up their children from school.

William and Catherine, now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Cornwall, were seen attending a school event with their children a day prior.

As immediate family members gathered at Balmoral, photos captured their somber moods, confirming their mourning state.

Katie Nicholl emphasizes the significance of these images, stating that they speak volumes about the family’s grief.

The Queen was not only a monarch but also a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her loss deeply affects the entire family.