Kate ‘resents’ not having final moment to say goodbye to Queen

The Princess of Wales has “built up a grudge” against Meghan Markle for being forced to stay away from Balmoral as other senior royals rushed to the Queen’s side for a final farewell, a royal author claimed.

Kate, 41, stayed in Windsor to care for her children while the immediate family left for Scotland to be at the bedside of the late monarch when she died in September 2022.

And now biographer Robert Jobson says in his latest book, Our King, that the decision was made to ensure Prince Harry had no excuse to bring his wife, as he might have insisted if the Princess of Wales were there.

“The King said it was only for the children and grandchildren to be with the Queen,” he wrote, adding that Charles wanted to stress that it was “not appropriate for women to attend,” even though Sophie Wessex traveled to Balmoral.

“Privately, he wanted to say that Meghan was not welcome,” he continued.

“But he couldn’t tell Harry that, so he personally stepped in and asked Kate to stay behind so it was fairer to Meghan.”

He said the Princess of Wales – who had stayed behind at Adelaide Cottage and was seen leaving Windsor Castle to collect the children from school on that day – “wanted to be there with the Queen” but couldn’t.

Meanwhile, William joined his father and other members of the immediate family to be with her, as doctors revealed they were “concerned” for her health.

Prince Harry rushed to Scotland to see the Queen, but didn’t make it to the estate until she died aged 96.

In his explosive memoir, Spare, the Duke of Sussex revealed the heartfelt last words he told his grandmother just hours after her passing.

The father-of-two described how he whispered that he “hoped she was happy” and would be reunited with Prince Philip, who died a year earlier. He also told her that he admired her for completing her duties to the end.

It comes as reports claim Prince William has no plans to reunite with his younger brother when the Duke of Sussex visits the UK for the King’s coronation.

Royal analysts revealed that Harry, 38, had a heartfelt talk with his father on Saturday in a bid to ease tensions but failed to address the ongoing dispute with William.

The Princess of Wales has reportedly ‘built up a grudge’ for being forced to stay behind as members of the royal family rushed to Balmoral last year, Kate suggested at the Queen’s funeral

Biographer Robert Jobson has claimed – in his latest book, Our King – that this was to ensure Prince Harry had no excuse to bring his wife Meghan (pictured last year)

It’s also clear that there won’t be time for the pair to meet during Harry’s trip for the May 6 event. The sun reported.

Majesty magazine editor Ingrid Seward told the paper that the royals all have “really tight schedules” and that she thinks Harry broaching his relationship with William is “for another time.”

The royal analyst noted that it would be “nice” for Harry to “stick around and be friendly.” However, it is clear that the Duke’s solo journey across the pond will be short-lived.

“Out of courtesy, you’d think Harry would want to mingle with his family, as hard as it is for him,” she said.

Ms Seward added that she is ‘glad’ that Harry has spoken to Charles as it has ‘facilitated the path to rapprochement’.

Harry hurried to Scotland to see the Queen, but did not reach the estate until she died at the age of 96. Pictured with Meghan and Kate at the funeral

She said, “Charles will welcome his son. I think his relationship with William is for another time.’

William and Harry, 40, will meet on May 6 at the coronation in Westminster Abbey.

This would be the first time the pair have faced each other since Harry released his memoir, Spare, in January – in which he labeled his brother his ‘nemesis’.

Harry has also publicly called on his family to apologize to himself and Meghan for what they see as contempt.

Charles is said to be delighted that his youngest son is coming and his temper has been described as ‘generally quite forgiving’, but the Prince of Wales is reportedly still feeling betrayed and angry, particularly by the revelations in the memoir.

Sources have recently claimed tThe “gap” between the brothers, who were once as close as siblings could be, is now so wide they can’t see how their relationship can ever be mended.

It’s also reportedly unlikely that the couple will sit down – which insiders previously claimed Harry demanded.

William was out of touch with his brother when he came over with Meghan and the kids for Queen Elizabeth’s platinum anniversary celebrations last year.

And the brothers barely spoke at her funeral later in the year, meeting briefly when William invited him and Meghan to join the public and view the flowers outside Windsor Castle with him and Kate.