Prince William’s Bold Move: The Sussexes Left Behind at Balmoral

In a dramatic turn of events during the final hours of Queen Elizabeth II's life, Prince William reportedly ordered a plane to depart without his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan Markle.

This decision left the couple scrambling to arrange their own transport to Balmoral, just as the royal family faced an emotional moment.

According to Tom Bower's updated version of “Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors,” Meghan was not welcome at Balmoral Castle, a fact that became increasingly evident as the situation unfolded.

The tension began when Meghan expressed a desire to accompany Harry to Balmoral.

Despite her previous refusals to visit the Queen over the past four years, she suddenly wanted to make the journey during such a critical time.

At 1:53 PM, Harry announced to the press that he would be traveling with his wife.

However, he soon faced a firm response: Meghan was not invited.

Determined not to waste any more time, Prince William took matters into his own hands.

He ordered the RAF jet to take off at 2:39 PM, leaving Harry behind to find his own way.

As a result, Harry hired a private plane and finally touched down in Scotland at 6:45 PM—just 14 minutes after the announcement of the Queen's death was made public.

It's worth noting that most members of the royal family were unable to reach Balmoral before the Queen passed away.

Only King Charles III, Queen Consort Camilla, and Princess Anne managed to arrive in time.

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, chose not to attend during this somber occasion, further highlighting the fractures within the family.

Harry has since made shocking claims regarding how he learned about the Queen's death.

In his upcoming memoir, “Spare,” he reveals that he found out about her passing while watching television, rather than through the royal family.

He alleges that King Charles explicitly barred Meghan from accompanying him to Balmoral, which ignited a fierce response from Harry.

In his book, he recounts a heated exchange with his father, stating, “He started to explain his reasons, but they didn't make any sense at all and it was disrespectful.

I didn't tolerate it from him.” Harry insists that his father's reasoning was rooted in a desire for privacy, asserting that no wives would be present, including Kate Middleton.

As Harry delves deeper into family dynamics, he shares revelations about his brother, Prince William, particularly during their first meeting with Meghan.

He describes how William was taken aback by Meghan's warm hug, which he claims “completely freaked him out.” This reaction stemmed from William's more reserved nature, contrasting sharply with Meghan's open demeanor.

Additionally, Harry reflects on the protocol surrounding royal introductions.

He notes that while curtsying would typically be expected when meeting a royal, he didn't feel it necessary during William's first encounter with Meghan.

“When meeting my grandmother, I'd made it clear this is the Queen.

But with my brother, it was just Willy who loved suits,” he explained.

In a surprising twist, Harry discovered that both William and Kate were avid fans of the television show “Suits,” where Meghan portrayed Rachel Zane for several seasons.