Kate Middleton chose family over attending Queen's deathbed

King Charles asked Meghan Markle to stay away when the Queen was near death, but Kate Middleton made her own choice to stay in England. The royal family rushed to Balmoral to be with the Queen, who passed away peacefully on September 8, 2022. According to a new biography by Robert Hardman, Kate decided not to go to Balmoral to support her three children. They were starting at a new school that same day. Her decision allowed the family to focus on their final moments with the Queen without the potential for conflict. Charles only wanted Meghan to stay away to prevent family tensions. In his memoir, Prince Harry shared his frustration with his father's decision, stating he confronted Charles about it. Harry felt it was disrespectful and insisted his wife should be welcomed too. When the Queen died, only Charles, Camilla, and Princess Anne were with her. Charles had briefly left the room when he received the news of her passing, marking the moment he became King. Other family members arrived too late, arriving at Balmoral shortly after her death.