Prince Harry found himself in the midst of family turmoil when he was left out of the loop regarding his sister-in-law’s decision not to join the family at Balmoral as the queen’s health declined.
The revelation came to light in a recent biography by royal expert Robert Hardman, shedding new light on the dynamics within the royal household.
On a fateful day in September 2022, Prince Charles instructed Harry to make the journey to Scotland without his wife, Meghan, causing frustration and anger to brew within the younger royal.
However, it was a surprise to Harry that Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, had also opted to remain behind, a fact that was not directly communicated to him by the monarch.
Contrary to what Harry believed, Queen Elizabeth had not explicitly asked Kate to stay away.
Instead, the Duchess made the decision to stay in Windsor at Adelaide Cottage with her three children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Their reason for staying put was the commencement of their children’s schooling at Lembrook on September 8th, a crucial moment that Kate felt required her presence.
Meanwhile, Prince William hurried to Scotland to be by his grandmother’s side, accompanied by the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the Duke of York.
A royal aide later revealed that the circumstances conveniently aligned to make it easier to inform Harry that he would be making the trip alone, although it was more a stroke of luck than a deliberate choice.
The biography, titled “Charles III, New King, New Court,” penned by Robert Hardman, delves into the intricate details of the royal family’s inner workings.
Serialized in the Daily Mail over four days, the book promises unprecedented access to the royal archives, offering a glimpse into the private lives of the royals and their closest confidants.
Queen Elizabeth’s aversion to a parade of well-wishers at her bedside during her illness mirrored that of her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, as revealed in the book.
The narrative paints a vivid picture of the mounting tension within the royal family as the queen’s health deteriorated, with Harry playing a peripheral role in the unfolding drama.