Kate Middleton’s Heartfelt Moment: Telling the Kids About Queen Elizabeth’s Passing

There’s no easy way to deliver the kind of news Princess Kate (née Middleton) had to share with her children. On Thursday, September 8, she faced the daunting task of informing Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis about the death of their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. According to an exclusive report from Closer, Kate handled the situation with grace and sensitivity.

“Kate made sure her children heard the news directly from her before it was officially announced,” a source close to the family revealed to Closer. “She didn’t rush to Balmoral but stayed back in Windsor to be there for her kids. This was crucial because she wanted them to hear the news from someone they trust, someone who could soften the blow.”

Breaking the news to children is never easy, especially when it involves the loss of such an important figure in their lives. “Kate chose her words carefully, explaining that Elizabeth was now in heaven with Prince Philip,” the source continued. “It was an emotional moment filled with tears and hugs as the children struggled to process the loss. Naturally, they were upset, but Kate’s approach helped them begin to understand what had happened.”

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William’s Role Amidst Family Grief

While Prince William, 40, flew to Scotland to be by his grandmother’s side alongside his aunt and uncles, Kate, also 40, remained in Windsor. Her priority was to pick up the kids from their first official day of classes at The Lambrook School. The Duchess of Cambridge was photographed leaving Windsor Castle shortly before the official announcement was made at 6:30 p.m. GMT via the Royal Family’s social media platforms.

The announcement stated: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.” With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, William’s father, now King Charles III, and his wife, Queen Consort Camilla, stepped into their new roles, marking a significant shift in the royal family’s dynamics.

A Day Before the Tragic News

Just one day prior, on Wednesday, September 7, the Cambridge family celebrated a milestone as the kids started their new school term at Lambrook, nestled in Berkshire near their new home at Windsor’s Adelaide Cottage. The trio looked absolutely adorable in their school uniforms as they attended an introductory day before diving into their studies. Hand in hand with their parents, the children smiled and met their new headmaster, setting the stage for what would become a bittersweet chapter in their lives.

The family’s decision to relocate from their spacious 21-room apartment at London’s Kensington Palace was partly motivated by their desire to be closer to the queen. After the passing of her beloved husband, Prince Philip, in April 2021, the monarch made Windsor Castle her primary residence. As her health began to decline, William and Kate were determined to ensure their children had ample time with their cherished “gan-gan.” Tragically, the queen never returned to Windsor from her summer retreat at Balmoral Castle, where she ultimately passed away.